MagazineOpinionSeptember-October 2019 IssueIs the Euro a threat to European democracy?Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 Governments face a trilemma where democracy, national sovereignty, and economic integration are mutually incompatible... Read more
MagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueWealth managementWhat’s behind Thailand’s wealth management boom?Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 Thailand had 39,814 HNWIs in 2018, more than double when compared to 2011 and that has boosted the nation’s wealth management industry... Read more
BankingMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueVietnam retail banking: Technology is key to successBharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 The ‘animal spirits’ of Vietnam’s retail banking sector have been unleashed with tech integration the only major challenge... Read more
MagazineOil & GasSeptember-October 2019 IssueOil and gas employment outlook rebounds with pricesBharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 Despite persistent challenges, the outlook for global oil and gas salary hikes are higher today than two years ago... Read more
FintechMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueDigitally transforming debt collection in AsiaBharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 A Singapore fintech startup is introducing radical transformation to the heavily manual debt collection process in Asia using data and AI... Read more
Islamic FinanceMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueOvertaking SE ASia: How can GCC lead the Sukuk market?Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 With concerted efforts from the governments and private sector the GCC can challenge Southeast Asia in Sukuk issuances... Read more
MagazineReal EstateSeptember-October 2019 IssueTech-enabled environments to drive Dubai luxury real estateBharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 Chinese investors are a new rising segment of luxury real estate buyers in Dubai... Read more
MagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueTechnologyTechnology talent: United Kingdom needs immigration reformBharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 Brexit puts UK’s position as one of the world’s leading centres for fintech, finance, digital innovation, and AI under threat... Read more
BankingMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueBrazil’s rigid banking system starts dallying with fintech startupsBharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 19, 2019 Brazil’s famously closed financial system is ready for change with an open attitude to innovation... Read more
MagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueTechnologyUAE leads AI-led digital transformation in the Middle EastBharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 AI is expected to contribute 14 percent of UAE’s 2030 GDP... Read more