Finance Archive

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Strategies to improve working capital deficiencies and unearth excess cash from corporate balance sheets.

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

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

In considering the relationship between the public and private sectors, it’s time to distinguish the plausible visions of the future — such as a new regulatory environment — from those, like permanent government ownership of banks and industry, that are not plausible.