Global economy & markets

US finance execs hold on to positivity

The gap narrows, but expectations are still stronger for the US than the global economy, according to a quarterly survey.

A challenge to the profession

The accounting profession has a role to play in solving global problems such as climate change and income inequality, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman said at the CIMA President’s London Centenary Dinner.

New York leads global financial centre rankings

Hong Kong rises as London falls in surveys.

Rise in geopolitical threats worries business leaders

Brexit, trade wars, and political unrest are increasingly leaving their marks on global business, surveys suggest.

Business travel tips for Tokyo

A finance executive based in Europe working for a major Japanese company gives her best personal advice for visiting this bustling Asian hotspot.

Analysis: 6-month Article 50 Brexit extension

The latest Brexit extension provides an opportunity for UK businesses to step back and take a longer-term strategic view.

INSTEX appeal: Seeking a route to trade with Iran

Can the new financial mechanism help companies avoid the problems of US sanctions?

Business travel tips for Istanbul

A finance professional and Turkish native gives his best advice for visiting this important business hub that bridges continents and cultures.

Putting recession-proof plans in place

How CFOs in South Africa are navigating the country’s challenging economy.

Indian cities lead economic momentum index

How Indian cities top the list of the world’s most dynamic urban economies.

Delightful destination

Explore Singapore’s Changi Airport.

EU leaders agree to Brexit deadline extension

Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed to requests from UK Prime Minister Theresa May to extend the existing 29 March deadline for the UK to leave the EU.

Australia finance job vacancies, salaries on the rise

Employers have higher expectations for workers to add value and transform the finance function.

Q&A on Brexit, forex risk — and how to manage it

Expert observers outline risks and strategies for finance professionals to consider in foreign exchange.

Brexit Q&A: Preparing for currency fluctuations

European finance departments may consider tactics to deal with volatility.

Finance leaders feel good but ready for a downturn

Finance executives in the US continue to feel good about growth in their respective industries, despite creeping concerns that the good times could be coming to an end in the near future.

Asian businesses roll out Plan B for Brexit

Without a clear picture on how Britain will leave the EU, some companies are launching contingency plans while others wait and see.

The countries with the cleanest reputations

Nordic states are among the countries with the lowest perceived levels of public sector corruption, Transparency International’s latest list shows.

Brexit concerns hover over capital markets

In the longer term, there might be changes reflecting the amounts of bank capital and investment funds allocated to transactions being originated in London and local continental European centres.

Key considerations for cross-border M&A planning

Financial, legal, social, and political factors play particularly important roles in cross-border transactions.

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