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Renat Bekturov

Kazakhstan builds capital markets momentum

August 24, 2023

The governor of the Astana International Financial Centre talks about the centre’s growth, the development of Kazakhstan’s capital markets, and how the centre has benefited from sanctions against Russia.

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Tackling the diversity problem in fintechs

August 22, 2023

While the incumbent banking industry has made some progress on gender diversity, there is still much to be done in the world of fintechs.

Omar Shaikh

How to encourage greater Islamic investment in sustainable finance

August 22, 2023

Sustainability and sharia-compliant finance are a natural fit, writes the managing director of the Global Ethical Finance Initiative.

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As interest rates rise, so do litigation risks

August 18, 2023

Economic pressures are set to prompt additional scrutiny of financing documents with a view to potential legal claims.

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The Banker Board – August 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

A weekly look at some of the most recent and influential people moves across the global banking industry.

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How Ukraine can ‘build back better’

August 17, 2023

Development money is pouring into Ukraine, but some NGOs and civil society organisations are not convinced the money is being well spent. And what does “build back better” even mean? 

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How to future-proof your career in a fast-changing world

August 15, 2023

Whether to keep abreast of industry developments or prepare for a career change, investment professionals need to tap into continuous learning to stay relevant.

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The Banker Board – August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

A weekly look at some of the most recent and influential people moves across the global banking industry.

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Getting on with the neighbours

August 10, 2023

Traditional banks and private credit providers must work together as they find themselves sharing the loan market.

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What is shaping the outlook for UK interest rates?

August 9, 2023

Following the Bank of England’s most recent interest rate hike, how far can we expect rates to rise, and how long will they stay there?

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