InsuranceTop StoriesFWD Thailand’s ‘CI Fixed Pay’ plan: Fixed premium with lump sum benefitsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 202304360 FWD is committed to creating a unique and different insurance company with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Aramco’s dividend payout to boost government surplus as GDP growth slows downGBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 18, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 18, 202301841 Lower oil prices took a hit on Saudi Aramco's second quarter results, as its profit fell to just over USD 30 billion
EconomyTop StoriesOptimism in UAE private sector hits highest level since COVID as country eyes strong ASEAN tiesGBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 18, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2023September 18, 202301081 After handling the COVID pandemic and the trade disruptions related to it, UAE has emerged as one of the best-performing economies in the last couple
Banking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEDecoding the banking ecosystemGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202301075 Specialized divisions within commercial banks typically perform investment banking functions.
Banking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINERestoring Lebanon’s financial credibilityGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202301517 The Code of Money and Credit is the main regulation of the banking and financial system in Lebanon
Banking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEUBS-Credit Suisse merger: What’s next?GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202302143 According to sources, several fund managers who own UBS stock believe the company paid a fair price to acquire Credit Suisse
Banking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEThe power of Envelope BudgetingGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202302893 Regular follow-up and adjustments are key components of the envelope budgeting system
Banking and FinanceCover StoryIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEHuman touch in banking wanesGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023June 11, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023June 11, 202402559 The digital revolution in banking has been a game-changer as routine transactions are now seamless, which also provides 24/7 access to account information
EconomyIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEIs the US minimum wage enough?GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202301982 The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour, or $15,080 per year, since 2009
EconomyIssue 03 - 2023MAGAZINEUnemployment’s influence on economyGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 2023 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2023September 20, 202302495 Prolonged unemployment can lead to skills depletion and, in essence, deprive the economy of useful talent