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Hossam Heiba, CEO of Egypt’s Investment Authority, On Economic Reforms And A Growing Private Sector

Global Finance

Heiba : In 2016, the Egyptian government embarked on a major economic reform programnot only changing economic policies, but also doing a paradigm shift in the philosophy of investments. The purpose is to enhance and develop our stock exchange as well as allowing for private sector to participate in the banking sector in Egypt.

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Weakening manufacturing demand clouds economic outlook: Conference Board

CFO Dive

Amid minor headwinds to economic growth, “client concerns have shifted from recession to re-acceleration,” according to analysts at Bank of America Securities.

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Driving Economic Stability: Q&A With Union of Arab Banks’ Wissam Fattouh

Global Finance

Wissam Fattouh, secretary general of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) and the World Union of Arab Bankers, talks about the issues facing the Arab banking sector and the challenges of rebuilding Syrias banking system. Global Finance: The UAB has been bringing together the Arab worlds banking sector for over 50 years.

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BTG Pactual’s Mariana Oiticica Steers Private Banking Through Generational Change

Global Finance

Investing abroad effectively reduces exposure to local economic and political risks. GF : How are financial institutions adapting to the growing need for more personalized services in private banking and wealth management? It allows clients to benefit from the growth of global technology leaders and other thriving industries overseas.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will explore the challenges regional and community banks have faced in implementing tailored credit card programs with flexible payment options as a tool to attract and retain the next generation of customers. Save your seat today!

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Economic growth will slow to 1.6% in 2024 as high rates bite: World Bank

CFO Dive

The most restrictive monetary policy in 40 years will weigh on growth but probably not trigger a downturn this year and in 2025, the World Bank said.

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World’s Safest Banks 2024: Islamic Banks In GCC

Global Finance

Islamic banks based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to expand their reach, taking on Shariah-compliant transactions in new industries and establishing new strategic partnerships. The Gulf’s Islamic banks look to build on this momentum through strategic partnerships. 5, Dukhan Bank advanced two spots to No.

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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

Global economic conditions are soft at best. From a budget standpoint, US banks are feeling the pinch. Many US banks are bracing for increased defaults and lower demand for mortgages and other loans as interest rates have increased. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions.