With Turkey occupying an enviable position at the crossroads of global trade, leading Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its first branch in Istanbul. General Manager Marco Trevisan explains how the bank expects to profit from trade and infrastructure finance in Turkey’s growing economy, whilst supporting the development of SMEs in line with the vision of the Turkish G20 presidency.
With Turkey occupying an enviable position at the crossroads of global trade, leading Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its first branch in Istanbul. General Manager Marco Trevisan explains how the bank expects to profit from trade and infrastructure finance in Turkey’s growing economy, whilst supporting the development of SMEs in line with the vision of the Turkish G20 presidency.
Yoshiaki Fujimori outlines why companies such as the LIXIL Group Corporation, together with Abenomics, are not only changing the economic landscape of Japan, but the cultural landscape as well, and why global investors should be paying attention.
Yoshiaki Fujimori outlines why companies such as the LIXIL Group Corporation, together with Abenomics, are not only changing the economic landscape of Japan, but the cultural landscape as well, and why global investors should be paying attention.
A large proportion of Peru’s workforce is in the informal sector and therefore not included in the current pension system. This will spell problems in the future for Peru to support an ageing population that has not paid into the system. Therefore fund managers are calling for a greater push to bring everyone into the private pensions system, to tap the huge potential market, and provide incentives that encourage more workers to contribute to a more secure future. Renzo Ricci Cocchella, CEO of Prima AFP, discusses the gaps and opportunities in the market, the changes already made, and the reforms still needed.
A large proportion of Peru’s workforce is in the informal sector and therefore not included in the current pension system. This will spell problems in the future for Peru to support an ageing population that has not paid into the system. Therefore fund managers are calling for a greater push to bring everyone into the private pensions system, to tap the huge potential market, and provide incentives that encourage more workers to contribute to a more secure future. Renzo Ricci Cocchella, CEO of Prima AFP, discusses the gaps and opportunities in the market, the changes already made, and the reforms still needed.
Congo’s new sports infrastructure is going to provide an impressive setting for the 2015 All Africa Games, 50 years after its capital city hosted the first ever staging of the event
Congo’s new sports infrastructure is going to provide an impressive setting for the 2015 All Africa Games, 50 years after its capital city hosted the first ever staging of the event
Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
The fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food companies have been turned around since Saleh Ahmed Hefni took over as CEO in 2007. In the past seven years, Halwani Brothers’ profits have grown from 20 million Riyals ($5.3 million) to nearly 100 million Riyals, while sales have increased to 1 billion Riyals ($267 million). Mr. Hefni aims to double revenues to 2 billion Riyals, one of three clear objectives he set when entering the company eight years ago. In this interview, he talks about these objectives, why he will not sacrifice quality to lower prices, re-branding the company, and the possibility of entering the growing health foods market.
The fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food companies have been turned around since Saleh Ahmed Hefni took over as CEO in 2007. In the past seven years, Halwani Brothers’ profits have grown from 20 million Riyals ($5.3 million) to nearly 100 million Riyals, while sales have increased to 1 billion Riyals ($267 million). Mr. Hefni aims to double revenues to 2 billion Riyals, one of three clear objectives he set when entering the company eight years ago. In this interview, he talks about these objectives, why he will not sacrifice quality to lower prices, re-branding the company, and the possibility of entering the growing health foods market.
Colombia’s diverse climate, geology and topography not only present a variety of industrial and agricultural opportunities, but also logistical and infrastructural challenges for transporters to take those goods to customers. Half state and half privately owned Almagrario has extensive experience in Colombia’s logistics and transportation sectors. Awarded for its productivity and innovation, the company provides storage, conservation, customs handling, management and distribution services of merchandise of national and foreign origin. Its president, Juan Carlos Mahecha, discusses the advances being made in infrastructure and peace building that will enable Colombia link local and international markets.
Colombia’s diverse climate, geology and topography not only present a variety of industrial and agricultural opportunities, but also logistical and infrastructural challenges for transporters to take those goods to customers. Half state and half privately owned Almagrario has extensive experience in Colombia’s logistics and transportation sectors. Awarded for its productivity and innovation, the company provides storage, conservation, customs handling, management and distribution services of merchandise of national and foreign origin. Its president, Juan Carlos Mahecha, discusses the advances being made in infrastructure and peace building that will enable Colombia link local and international markets.
Kuwait has long standing relations with Latin America and Mexico is one of five countries in the region with a resident Kuwaiti ambassador. Worldfolio speaks with Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez, who provides us with his view on growing relations between the two nations, his optimism for growth within the region, and the initiatives behind increasing commercial links with Kuwait.
Kuwait has long standing relations with Latin America and Mexico is one of five countries in the region with a resident Kuwaiti ambassador. Worldfolio speaks with Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez, who provides us with his view on growing relations between the two nations, his optimism for growth within the region, and the initiatives behind increasing commercial links with Kuwait.
The Arab Open University (AOU) is the largest private institution for undergraduates in Kuwait and is dedicated to the continued growth of a science and knowledge-based society. Rector of the AOU, Professor Moudi Al-Humoud, discusses Kuwait's historic role as the region’s humanitarian hub, as well as her bullishness over the success and continued integration of the GCC, and the successful open learning education model and its future in the region.
The Arab Open University (AOU) is the largest private institution for undergraduates in Kuwait and is dedicated to the continued growth of a science and knowledge-based society. Rector of the AOU, Professor Moudi Al-Humoud, discusses Kuwait's historic role as the region’s humanitarian hub, as well as her bullishness over the success and continued integration of the GCC, and the successful open learning education model and its future in the region.
Foreign capital and expertise in the property sector team up well with local real estate firms as a critical shortfall in the residential market and soaring demand keep prices and returns high
Foreign capital and expertise in the property sector team up well with local real estate firms as a critical shortfall in the residential market and soaring demand keep prices and returns high
