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.
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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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Microchip Merger Collapses
Thesale of UK-based microchip designer Arm to Nvidia was scrapped due to significant regulatory hurdles.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
JPMorgan Logs Onto Web 3.0
Banks like JPMorgan are mostly on Decentraland—a 3D virtual world run by the nonprofit—to learn.
Features
Latin America: Energy Boost
Although economic growth in Latin America has slowed, a healthy energy sector is powering a recovery.
Features
Latin America: Farming Frenzy
A stellar year for Latin America’s agricultural sector is powering a fresh wave of M&A activity.
Features
Private Banking: Demanding Times For ESG
The wealthy are ready for a more sustainable future, but struggling with just how to get there.