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Insights from our leaders to help you navigate growing complexity and set a path for sustainable growth.
Boosting FDI in emerging economies
Investors can help unlock key financial and societal returns, says Roberto Hoornweg, Co-Head Corporate & Investment Banking.
Escaping the sustainability debt trap
Debt conversions can unlock fiscal space for developing countries while mobilising sustainable finance at scale, writes Group Chairman Dr José Viñals.
How to make the most of Gen AI
Chief Strategy & Talent Officer Tanuj Kapilashrami shares her insights on how a 'skills passport' can help colleagues prepare.
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Saudi Arabia: Catalysing growth at the crossroads of Vision …
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is positioning the Kingdom as the Middle East…
27 Oct 2025
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“Credit cockroaches” swarm; investment risks surface
Concerns have emerged in certain high-leverage U.S. sectors. It is time …
23 Oct 2025
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It’s “Advantage Asia” as the U.S. walls up
U.S. protectionism is helping accelerate trade and investment among emer…
16 Oct 2025
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Irrational exuberance like it’s 1996 (or 2000)?
As the AI-led exuberance gathers pace, the best approach is to stay on t…
09 Oct 2025
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Sukuk’s rise as a mainstream financing tool
Discover how Sukuk is moving mainstream – helping issuers access global …
30 Sep 2025
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Opportunities in Pakistan’s Islamic finance growth
Explore how Pakistan’s shift to Shariah-compliant finance unlocks opport…
25 Sep 2025
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All that glitters is not gold
There are other assets that may offer returns highly correlated with the…
02 Oct 2025
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Embrace volatility; find opportunities
Short-term market volatility can create opportunities.
25 Sep 2025
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Instant healthcare: is the industry financially ready for th…
Global healthcare players need to redesign their operations to keep up w…
23 Sep 2025
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The golden pathway to USD4,000
Gold has broken above its 4-month consolidation channel into uncharted t…
18 Sep 2025
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Will AI be Skynet or Jarvis?
Large corporations and governments are pouring billions into AI developm…
11 Sep 2025
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The equity market correction – was that it?
Investors are better-placed by sticking to disciplined long-term investm…
04 Sep 2025
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Flight plan to profit: Navigating beyond the air travel boom
Centralised treasury models, payment innovations, sustainable practices …
08 Sep 2025
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Resilient investing starts with a strong foundation
Long-term success is not built on hype – investing requires structure, d…
28 Aug 2025
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Asia ex-Japan equities taking up the baton
The market focus is now moving to Asia ex-Japan.
21 Aug 2025
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Form or Substance: five reflections shaping Islamic finance
Explore how Islamic Finance is evolving - balancing tradition, innovatio…
07 Aug 2025
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How economics can improve your daily life
Economic principles can help you make better decisions. Here’s how.
14 Aug 2025
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Islamic banking vs the Islamic way of banking
By Ali Allawala, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Saadiq Mala…
20 Feb 2019