Transcript Grupo Financiero Banorte is one of Mexico’s leading banks, supporting local families and businesses since 1899. In this video, the group’s chairman, Carlos Hank González, reflects on Banorte’s history, successes, people, and mission for the following 125 years. Carlos Hank González: 125 years ago, our journey began with a vision to be more than just a bank. We set out to be a trusted companion, walking alongside our customers, every step of the way. Growing together, growing with Mexico, growing with you. For 125 years, we have accompanied families, helping them achieve their dreams and supporting businesses in reaching…

Transcript Ooredoo is one of the world’s largest mobile telecommunications companies, with over 164 million customers across 12 countries. Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi if Ooredoo’s Group Chief Legal, Regulatory and Governance Officer; he explains how the company’s governance has evolved it has grown, its commitment to sustainability, and what the “DNA of Ooredoo” means for its future. World Finance: Ooredoo is one of the world’s largest mobile telecommunications companies, with over 164 million customers across 12 countries. I’m with Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi; Ooredoo’s story is one of real rapid regional expansion – how has your governance changed and evolved…

&nbsp Author: Niccolo Ricci, CEO, Stefano Ricci In 2023, the luxury sector demonstrated robust growth, despite facing global economic complexities, an overall slowdown in consumer demand, and inconsistent performance across different markets. Bain & Company reported a global market value of €1.5trn, with personal luxury goods reaching €362bn – a four percent increase at current exchange rates and eight percent at constant rates. Notably, menswear emerged as a rapidly expanding segment, driven by the demand for high-quality, classic pieces reflecting brand heritage – a trend corroborated by our group’s recent results. Entering 2024, the luxury sector faced additional hurdles, including…

&nbsp Author: Manuela Francisco, Global Director for Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment, World Bank From the Covid-19 pandemic to advanced-economy interest-rate hikes, developments over the last few years have left many developing economies struggling to repay their debts. But the problem might be even bigger than the world realises, as many sovereign debts are hidden, undisclosed, or opaque. This prevents policymakers and investors from making informed decisions. Some low-income countries have made progress on disclosing their debts: the latest Debt Reporting Heat Map shows a rise in disclosure from 60 percent in 2021 to 80 percent today. But some countries have…

&nbsp Author: Alex Katsomitros, Features Writer For fans of American football used to watching advertisements about fast food chains, the last few months have been a crash course in banking regulation, with commercial breaks during NFL games often featuring ads that warn them about sudden hikes in their mortgage rates. And that is just the least aggressive part of a campaign the US banking industry has launched against a reform in capital rules, announced by regulators last summer. “I doubt that people seeing those ads have any idea what they are talking about,” said Michael Ohlrogge, an expert on financial…