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Promoting Participation in SME Boards Through Tax Incentives: A Global Overview
Over the last two decades, a large number of stock exchanges have established dedicated market segm
ents for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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SMEs and Public Equity Financing: A New Dataset of SME Boards in Emerging-Market and Developing Economies
In recent years, a number of stock exchanges in emerging-market and developing economies have estab
lished dedicated market segments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Financing Models to Expand Access to Electric Vehicles in California
California accelerated the adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs) through rebates and other opera
tional incentives. However, due to socioeconomic lifestyle burdens, disadvantaged communities have not had full access to these efforts.
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Lord of the Rings: A Conversation With Five-Time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady
Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady talks about football, family, and his future during a one-
on-one session with sportscaster Jim Gray at Global Conference 2018.
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FDI in MENA: The Role of Capital Markets and Financial Infrastructure
In the era of low oil prices, access to foreign direct investment (FDI) is critical to the region.
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Motivating Venture Capital in the Era of MENA Technology and Innovation
The Middle East is an affluent region and home to very sophisticated investors, including sovereig
n wealth funds, large family offices, and venture capital.
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African Century: Engaging the Continent's Great Opportunities
As the Middle East looks to its neighbors for potential outward investment, the gaze has concerted
ly turned towards Africa.
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Belt and Road Initiative: China's 21st Century Plan for Eurasia
China's One Belt, One Road project - comprising of more than 68 countries, encompassing 4.4 billio
n people, and up to 40 percent of global GDP - will have major ramifications for countries and economies around the globe, especially those in Eurasia and
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International Capital Flows: Strategic Investment for Sustainable Growth
Global capital markets closed 2017 with compressed spreads and surging stocks. This is leading the
Federal Reserve and other central banks to consider a change in policy and interest rate hikes in reaction to a perceived strengthening global economy.
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The Inclusive Digital Revolution: Making A.I. and Next-Gen Tech Work for Everyone
More than half of humanity is now online in one form or another, highlighting both the dramatic im
pact of the digital revolution as well as its vast, untapped potential to change lives through advances in A.I., healthcare, and access to capital and info
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Trends Shaping Global Credit Markets
Leading international investors examine issues shaping global credit markets, such as the impact o
f, and investor response to, recent changes monetary policies, as well as the implications of U.S. tax reform.
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Urban Farming, Agritech, and Food Security in the Middle East
Despite being gifted with a rich abundance of hydrocarbons and mineral resources, the Middle East
and North Africa is an arid region that suffers from water scarcity and food insecurity.
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