FeaturedFintechEuropean Commission probes Visa over ‘anti-competitive behaviour’International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 The investigation follows the Wirecard scandals to prevent financial mishaps in the future... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineIs Berlin turning into Europe’s fintech capital?WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 by WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 The UK’s draining talent pool as a result of Brexit is giving Berlin a competitive edge in Europe’s fintech community... Read more
EconomyFeaturedECB announces new pandemic stimulus worth $676 bn to fight Covid-19Pritam BordoloiJune 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 5, 2020 This takes the total pandemic stimulus to $1.52 trn... Read more
AviationFeaturedWorld’s top aircraft buyers persuade EU to approve Boeing-Embraer dealInternational FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 Aircraft buyers are concerned that Embraer’s business might struggle on the back of Airbus’ recent strategic acquisitions... Read more
Real EstateCyprus’ golden visas scheme might lead to corruption, says EUInternational FinanceFebruary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 15, 2020March 18, 2020 The country has granted more than 3000 golden visas to wealthy foreigners since 2013... Read more
FeaturedMicrosoft, Alphabet divided on EU facial recognition banInternational FinanceJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 Microsoft President Brad Smith cited that the technology is important as it can help NGOs find missing citizens... Read more
AviationEU seeks to resolve conflict with US over Airbus after WTO rulingInternational Finance DeskDecember 3, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 3, 2019 Legal battle between Airbus and Boeing continues into 15th year... Read more
MagazineOpinionSeptember-October 2019 IssueIs the Euro a threat to European democracy?International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 Governments face a trilemma where democracy, national sovereignty, and economic integration are mutually incompatible... Read more
BankingCyprus banks record the second highest NPL ratio in EUInternational Finance DeskJuly 5, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 5, 2019December 16, 2019 Cyprus banks’ NPLs amounted to 34.1% of total loans compared with the EU average of just 3.1%... Read more
Business LeadersIRENA appoints Francesco La Camera as Director GeneralInternational Finance DeskApril 5, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 5, 2019 As the newhead of the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mr. La Camera starts his four-year term... Read more