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Saudi Arabia: Austerity In Hard Times
Saudi Arabia’s big VAT hike balances falling oil revenue. But what about economic recovery?
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Features
The Contact-Free Future
With the coronavirus crisis showing signs of continuing, contactless payments are gaining popularity.
Data
The Gulf Goes Green
Facing the combined effects of Covid-19 and an oil crisis, GCC governments and banks are looking to accelerate economic diversification and transition to sustainable finance.
Data
Uncertain Future For GCC SMEs
Outdated lending practices and a structural focus on government-related enterprises are keeping banks from backing the region’s beleaguered smaller companies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
A Bankrupt Fintech’s Big Sponsor
German fintech Wirecard collapses amid fraud allegations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
A New Era For The WTO?
Over half a dozen candidates are vying to succeedRoberto Azevêdo as head of the World Trade Organization.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bank Merger Talks Seek To Create National Champion
Big Saudi banks are about to get even bigger.
News
Banks Turn To Data Science For Answers Amid Pandemic
The uncertainty surroundingCOVID-19 has made data, analytics, and machine learning more valuable than ever.
News
Brazil’s Water Auction Looms
More than half of Brazil’s 209.5 million people do not have access to water or sewer services.
Country Report
China Bolsters SMEs
China’s government is using loans, tax deferments, rent reductions and even sales leads to help smaller enterprises—“capillaries of the market economy”—survive Covid-19.
Country Report
China Finds Its Footing
China could keep key industries strong and avoid a recession.