EconomyMagazineImpact of institutional economyIFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 While increased equality and effective economic institutions helped Vietnam's economy flourish, Nicaragua's development was hampered by the government's instability and concentration of power... Read more
EconomyMagazineThe UK inflation rate surpriseIFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 Interest rates are a blunt tool to combat inflation, but they remain central banks' main tool... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineFinancial inclusion in the digital eraIFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 19, 2023 Financial stress and low financial literacy levels emphasize the importance of incorporating educational components into fintech services... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAmid geopolitical tensions, OPEC sticks to 2024 oil demand forecastIFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 17, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 18, 2023October 17, 2023 OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC+, began limiting supplies in 2022 to support oil prices... Read more
AviationFeaturedRiyadh Air to launch direct flights to ChinaIFM CorrespondentOctober 6, 2023October 5, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 6, 2023October 5, 2023 In the first six months following its establishment, Riyadh Air received over 600,000 resumes from prospective employees around the world... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsWith new facilities in Poland & Italy, LuLu Group muscles up its European presenceIFM CorrespondentOctober 4, 2023October 3, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 4, 2023October 3, 2023 A few days back, the LuLu Group debuted its Italian sourcing, food processing, and export base... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedGulf region’s asset management market to reach USD 500 billion milestone by 2026: ReportIFM CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023 The report observed the presence of several tailwinds that are shifting trends in the region’s asset management industry... Read more
EconomyMagazineDollar’s kingship under threat?IFM CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023 As of 2023, central banks hold about 60% of their foreign exchange reserves in Dollars... Read more
BankingFeaturedUnique services: Key behind The Access Bank UK Ltd’s successIFM CorrespondentJuly 3, 2023July 4, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 3, 2023July 4, 2023 The Access Bank UK Ltd provides a number of services to support business activities in Africa and across the world... Read more
AviationFeaturedSaudi aviation and maritime networks receive ranking boostIFM CorrespondentJune 29, 2023June 29, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJune 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Saudi Arabia now connects 131 destinations worldwide, thus moving up to the 13th rank from 27 in 2019... Read more