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The New Golden Age

The history of investment and technology suggests that economic recovery is closer than you think, with a new silicon-based global elite at the helm.

What Is Your Risk Appetite?

To avoid swinging between over-exuberance and excessive caution, set a disciplined target for your desired investment outcomes.
 

Welcome, “Stateholder”

The newest corporate stakeholders — government representatives — must learn to become effective agents for reform.

A Better Way to Fix Bankers’ Pay

Instead of bashing bonuses, let’s put in place the incentives we need: linking compensation to risk and capital.
 

Getting a Return on Judgment

The financial meltdown showed the limits of bureaucracy. Recovery depends on how well companies adopt the practices of personalization instead.

Leadership Lessons and the Economic Crisis

Predictably, one result of the economic crisis is the cry for a new style of leadership. In thinking about what qualities are needed as we move forward, it’s helpful to consider where we’ve been and what the times will require from the next generation of leaders.

On Peter Drucker’s Centennial

Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.

What Banking Needs to Become

Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.

A Global Financial Governance Primer

Government leaders are designing the next regulatory regime for banks; their answers to four basic questions will determine how well it works.

Filling the Gulf States’ Infrastructure Gap

If Middle East countries use lower oil prices as an excuse to neglect development of roads, bridges, and power lines, their bright future could be stymied before it begins.

Cut Costs, Grow Stronger

To reduce expenses for the long term and lead the way to recovery, start by taking a strategic view of your capabilities.

A Walled Garden for Capital

New socially responsible trading networks seek to facilitate long-term profitable investment.

Promoting Entrepreneurship in the West Bank

How a conference of multiple stakeholders is bringing financial investment to a region marked by conflict.

Making the Most of M&A

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more critical — and more perilous — than ever. You can build your capabilities, even in the midst of turmoil.
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