Is it an economic forecast or a Spelling bee competition? Hard to tell the difference recently. According to a Bank of America survey of 223 fund managers, only 10% expected “a V-shaped recovery, while 75% forecast prolonged U- or W-shaped recoveries”. This was in mid-May. Earlier in April, Reuters conducted a poll among the world’s […]

Women may not rule the balkans, but they hold some powerful positions Women in power is not what would first cross one’s mind in association with the Balkans – a traditional society where most important functions are still held by men. But change, albeit slow, is taking place and there are some ambitious females in […]

Business during the epidemic: Companies have adapted swiftly, upgrading their services, which will only strengthen their business with partners in the future. Author:  Jan TOmše At the time of the covid-19 coronavirus epidemic, market and business conditions changed overnight for almost all companies. Physical business declined significantly and companies have become more active online, taking […]

In a world of lockdowns, the intimate thoughts of long-dead people can be surprisingly uplifting. They went through hell and survived to tell the story. We can thus rest assured that even the direst predicament is bound to end, eventually. We can compare notes. We get a yardstick to measure our own feelings, our own […]

There is only one principal legitimate interest of the Western Balkans, Blaž Brodnjak, CEO of Nova Ljubljanska banka, is convinced. Author:  Špela Bizjak                                                                  […]

Author:  Ana Potočnik NLB to buy Komercijalna bankA in Serbia Serbia has accepted the offer by Nova Ljubljanska banka to buy its Komercijalna banka. NLB offered EUR 387m for the purchase of 83.23% of Komercijalna banka, the figure has been officially confirmed by NLB. Purchase price will be payable in cash on completion. In accordance […]