News
Japan Reluctant To Sever Russia Energy Ties
Growing international sanctions are raising pressure on the island nation, which relies heavily on imports to power its enormous economy, to exit Russian projects.
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Features
More Nations Seek Greater African Presence
New trading partners seek to gain sway, but former colonial powers are well-entrenched.
News
Russian Sanctions: A Body Blow, But No Knockout
Academics and analysts acknowledge the severity of Russian sanctions. Nevertheless, there are still a few ways around them.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Africa: Flush Of Investment Drives New Fintech Boom
A fintech boom is underway in Africa, fueled by increased digital and fintech literacy and access to smartphones.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Azerbaijan: Moving Toward A Market Economy
Azerbaijan offers fertile soil for a burgeoning private sector and foreign direct investment, despite potential military hostilities.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ban May Bolster Swift Alternatives
China and Russia have their own Swift-like systems, and while neither is likely to displace Swift tomorrow, sanctions will propel efforts to strengthen and expand them.
News
China: Flexible Work Gains Traction
China's work culture may be forever changed by the pandemic experience.
News
Dodging A Swift Ban, Sberbank Still Hit By Sanctions
Russia’s largest bank avoided being removed from Swift but was sanctioned directly by the US and UK governments and undermined by sanctions targeting Russia's central bank.
Features
Financial Inclusion Revolutionized By African Fintechs
The banks of Africa are moving toward a tech-focused future.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
First Digital Bank Set To Debut On Tokyo Exchange
SBI Sumishin Net Bank’s IPO will be an important milestone for banks in Japan, many of which lag behind international rivals in their digital offerings.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Geely Gears For Lotus Listing
The move follows similar stock market listings of Geely-owned foreign marques, including Volvo Cars, which floated in Stockholm last year.
Country Report
Georgia: Weathering The Storm
From dealing with the effects of the pandemic, to an economy on the rebound, Georgia is moving forward.