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I am pleased to present Issue 10 of Global Banking & Finance Review. For those of you that are reading us for the first time, welcome.
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In this edition we are pleased to present the Global Banking & Finance Award® 2017 Award Winners. The awards were created to recognize companies of all sizes that are prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial community. Global Banking & Finance Review would like to congratulate the award winners and look forward to their continued success. Featured on the front cover is Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego the C.E.O of Banco de Chile who provides us with Banco de Chile’s view on the Global and Chilean economy. Inside you will also find engaging interviews with leaders from the financial community and insightful commentary from industry experts. Mr. Mel Carvill, Member of the Board of Directors of Home Credit B.V. discusses consumer finance in China. Find out more about the innovative healthcare insurance in Saudi Arabia from Tal Hisham Nazer the CEO of Bupa Arabia and how to manage business risk in the digital economy from Paul Taylor, Partner and UK Head of Cyber Security at KPMG. We strive to capture the breaking news about the world's economy, financial events, and banking game changers from prominent leaders in the industry and public viewpoints with an intention to serve a holistic outlook. We have gone that extra mile to ensure we give you the best from the world of finance. Send us your thoughts on how we can continue to improve and what you’d like to see in the future. Happy reading!
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