Astana to learn from Dubai in becoming financial center
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev declared that Astana will become a Eurasian financial center by learning from Dubai.
Rebuilding the economy of Nepal after the earthquake crisis
Recommendations that may bring good results in Nepal: Rethinking monetary policy in order to take into consideration the growing economic relation with China, pushing for a Roosevelt infrastructure plan, developing the hydro energy sector.
'I'm still in charge' of Greece debt talks team: Varoufakis
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis insisted in a German newspaper interview that he is still in charge of Greece's team handling crucial talks with creditors.
Europe pushes Greece in bogged down debt talks
European ministers heaped pressure on Greece to speed up negotiations to unblock critically needed bailout funds and avert a dangerous default.
Euro eases as Greece musters local funds in debt crisis
The euro fell against the dollar as Greece ordered all public agencies to pony up their financial reserves to help the debt-riddled government meet urgent payments.
G20 powers fear volatile markets
Finance officials from the G20 group of world economic powers expressed concern about the risks of market and exchange rate volatility.
Sweden raises defence budget amid Russia concerns
Sweden will raise defence spending by 10.2 billion kronor for the period 2016 to 2020, the government said amid concerns over Russia's military resurgence.
Varoufakis says Greece committed to eurozone
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said that his country is determined to remain in the eurozone.
BTA Bank replaces Board Chairman
Askarbek Nabiev has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at Kazakhstan's BTA Bank.
IMF to 'closely' examine currency swings: German source
Top finance officials from the world's leading economies are keeping a close eye on exchange rate swings and will discuss developments in China's currency.
Royal Dutch Shell agrees £47bn deal for BG Group
Energy titan Royal Dutch Shell announced a mega takeover of British rival BG Group worth £47 billion.
Greece agrees to repay IMF debt by April 9: Lagarde
Greece has agreed to repay its debt to the International Monetary Fund by April 9, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said after a meeting with Greek Finance Minister.
Greece 'confident' of paying IMF on time: govt source
Greece will meet its financial obligations to the IMF, easing speculation that Athens could default on its debts with unknowable consequences for global markets.
KazKommertsBank names new Chairman of Directors Board and Chairman of Management Board
The Board of Directors of KazKommertsBank has named the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and the new Chairman of the Management Board.
Soros ready to pour $1 bn into Ukraine
US financier George Soros said Monday he was ready to invest $1 billion in Ukraine if the West promised to help the embattled country.
Greece seeks 'happy ending' as creditors mull loan deal
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in remarks published he hoped key talks with international creditors would yield a "happy ending".
Kazakh banks may benefit from tenge devaluation: experts
Experts share their views on the possible implications of devaluation of the tenge for Kazakhstani banks.
Kazakhs bore into microcredits amid shortage of tenge in banks
Kazakhstanis are now increasingly relying on services of microfinance organisations due to the shortage of tenge in banks.
British PM creates fund to curb Russian influence: reports
British Prime Minister David Cameron is establishing a fund to help Eastern European states resist pressure from Russia, several media outlets reported.
Britain awaits critical pre-election budget
Britain's coalition government will deliver a highly political budget Wednesday that will set the stage for a knife-edge election battle in 50 days' time.