Earlier this month Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank closed a $750m “sustainability” sukuk (Islamic bond), the latest in a wave of high-profile issuance across different regions. ESG-related sukuk are set to...
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Economic Update | After a landmark 2021, what does this year hold for ESG-focused sukuk?
17 Feb 2022
Economic Update | How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
10 Feb 2022
A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining traction in emerging markets. In doing so, they are making inroads on market share that was formerly the preserve...
Economic Update | Will cryptocurrency expansion continue among emerging markets in 2022?
3 Feb 2022
Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this growth widely tipped to continue into 2022, a range of countries will see their...
Economic Update | How can the tourism industry achieve net zero?
27 Jan 2022
A report published in November last year by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme and Accenture, has highlighted some of the challenges...
Economic Update | Can M&A maintain its growth in emerging markets into 2022?
26 Jan 2022
An improved business climate, significant government stimulus and cheap finance helped to create a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2021, with global activity reaching an all-...
Economic Update | Can emerging economies leverage the foods of the future?
20 Jan 2022
As the world works to bring climate change under control, there is a growing awareness of the negative ramifications of many forms of food production. As a result, some foodstuffs with smaller carbon...
