Turkey is heading back to the polls following the failure of any one party to secure a majority in the June general election and the subsequent collapse of coalition talks.

Being a strong ally of President Erdoğan, Ahmet Davutoğlu's rise to the top was complete in 2014 when he was appointed leader of the AK Party and Prime Minster of Turkey.

Turkey assumed the presidency of the G20 in 2014 and is blazing a pioneering path at the helm.

TBY talks to Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on relations between the two countries and how to further cooperate in the future.

GDP reached $799 billion in 2014, and has grown at an average of 3.1% in 1H2015. The IMF estimates that growth will hover around 3.5% over the coming five years.

TBY talks to Angel Gurría, Secretary General of the OECD, on external factors influencing the Turkish economy, PPP programs, and international trade.

TBY talks to Howard G. Beasey, President and CEO of the American Turkish Council (ATC), on the evolution of the Council, sectors with potential for increased cooperation, and the defense industry.

Historically, Turkey has not been on the cutting edge of gender equality in the workplace; according to the Global Gender Gap Report, conducted by the World Economic Forum in 2014, the country ranked 125 out of 142. But times are changing.

TBY talks to Mehmet Kutman, Chairman of Global Investment Holdings, on the economic and investment outlook in Turkey.

Investors from around the world see strong potential in the Turkish market, largely due to its enviable location and diverse economy.

Turkey's banking universe is testament to the fruits of rigorous regulation.

Turkey's famously robust banking industry has had a CAGR of 13% over the past decade, standing as a well-capitalized and solvent sector.

TBY talks to İlhamİ Koç, Chairman of Turkish Capital Markets Association, on the sector.

TBY talks to Reşat Karabıyık, Managing Director of Bizim Menkul Değerler (BMD), on position in the market, introducing a participation index, and plans for the short-term future.

GCC interest in Turkey's growth indicators is encouraging major investments in diverse areas of the economy.

As the population adapts to savings culture beyond the traditional duo of property and gold, insurance is coming to mean security for property, body, and retirement.

TBY talks to Serhat Süreyya Çetin, General Manager of Güneş Sigorta, on human resources, improving market penetration, and plans for the future.

Setting up shop in one of the world's largest emerging markets requires a solid comprehension of the rules of the game in Turkey, where business practices often differ from developed markets, in spite of its push for global legal standards.