Global economy & markets

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.

Lunar New Year mass migration

The Lunar New Year brings a mass of travel, as well as business fluctuations, as workers and students journey home for the holiday in China.

Irish business leaders plan for Brexit disruption

The uncertainties surrounding the conditions under which Britain may leave the EU are particularly challenging for businesses in Ireland. Here is how two of them are dealing with the challenges.