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Business Leader of the Week: Mandy DeFilippo joins Standard Chartered as US CEO amid growth push

IFM CorrespondentFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025

According to Standard Chartered, Mandy DeFilippo will report to Roberto Hoornweg, the bank's CEO for Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa...

Featured Markets

Banco BPM CEO Giuseppe Castagna boss warns of job losses in UniCredit deal

IFM CorrespondentDecember 5, 2024December 4, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentDecember 5, 2024December 4, 2024

UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM has managed to catch the attention of the Italian banking sector's main union, as it raised concerns about the potential impact of the deal on jobs...

Banking Exclusive Featured

Jordan Ahli Bank’s vision: A future of shared prosperity

IFM CorrespondentOctober 24, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentOctober 24, 2024

Jordan Ahli Bank's dedication to its customers goes beyond banking, building lasting relationships founded on trust and innovation...

Featured Fintech

Start-up of the Week: Qonto defies Fintech downturn with record growth & new features

IFM CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Qonto also provides real-time notifications, expense categorisation and multi-user access...

Commodity Featured

Vietnam to allow companies to import gold for first time in years

IFM CorrespondentJune 19, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentJune 19, 2024

According to VGTA, Vietnam's gold demand is expected to soar this year, so premiums on domestic prices must be immediately reduced...

Banking and Finance Magazine

What if Fed loses its autonomy?

IFM CorrespondentJune 17, 2024July 1, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentJune 17, 2024July 1, 2024

According to economists, a President making policy decisions for the Federal Reserve would most likely result in higher inflation...

Economy Featured

Lebanon’s growth is inadequate for economic recovery: IMF

IFM CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024

Since the Gaza War began in October 2023, fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon has taken place across the West Asian country's southern border...

Economy Featured

IF Insights: Will BoE react to plummeting UK inflation with rate cuts?

IFM CorrespondentMay 23, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentMay 23, 2024

Compared to other large, wealthy economies, Britain's inflation rate peaked higher...

Banking Featured

UBS marks first profit since Credit Suisse takeover, to go ahead with proposed job cuts

IFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2024May 13, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2024May 13, 2024

In August 2023, UBS said it would axe 3,000 jobs in Switzerland alone after swallowing up its stricken rival Credit Suisse, a move expected to help the bank make significant cost savings...

Energy Featured

Ghana to restructure debt to lower energy sector deficit

IFM CorrespondentApril 30, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentApril 30, 2024

The Institute for Energy Security emphasised how crucial it is that the government provides resources to the Electricity Company of Ghana to reduce its losses on the technical and business fronts...