Economics, Policy & Regulation
Baltics Ditch Russia For Europe’s Power Grid
“Today, history is made,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared during a ceremony held in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius,...
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Modi Taps ‘Mr. Dependable’ To Be Principal Secretary
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb....
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Norway: Former NATO Chief Makes Surprise Return To Politics
Last October, Jens Stoltenberg stepped down as NATO secretary general 10 years after his appointment. He was widely expected to...
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Adaptation and Changing Culture to Meet Sustainability Goals
African governments are developing ambitious adaptation policies aligned with society development goals, and an enabling environment for finance and investment. There has been an increase in framework and climate change laws across Africa, including in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda and South Africa.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: Milei’s Meme Coin Meltdown
On February 14, Javier Milei posted a link to the Libra meme coin project on X, touting its dedication to...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Cricket’s T20 Gold Rush: Investors Building A Global Sports Empire
The rapid rise of this fast-format cricket, led by the Indian Premier League, is fueling multi-billion-dollar investments, as franchises expand...
Transaction Banking
The Real-Time Payments Revolution
Businesses worldwide are embracing real-time payments to cut costs and stay competitive in a digital economy. Real-time payments (RTP)...
Technology
Balancing AI Hype And Practical Innovation
Investment in AI is soaring, yet its real-world utility is still evolving, with many viewing it as an emerging technology....
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Africas Current State of Play and Opportunities
Africa offers a huge opportunity for positive climate change action and sustainability if done sensibly and collectively. The continent has experienced significant losses and damages attributable to climate change, including drought, biodiversity loss, lower food production, weaker economic growth, and loss of lives. These impacts will exacerbate if global warming is above target but limiting global warming to 1.5°C or below would significantly reduce damages to African economies, agriculture, health, and ecosystems. The African population is heavily exposed to climate impacted sectors with over one-half of the workforce employed in agriculture.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Too Much, Too Fast: Constant Change Creating Corporate Burnout
Change fatigue can strain employees and organizations, and it is getting worse. To reduce the harm, companies are turning to...
Banking
European Banks Pursue Mergers To Gain Competitive Edge
Lenders across Europe are ramping up M&A efforts to scale operations, strengthen balance sheets, and navigate an evolving financial landscape....
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Plan: Game Changer Or Risky Bet?
The executive order to create America’s first sovereign wealth fund has sparked debate over its governance, transparency, and potential impact...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Indonesia: Building The Future Of Southeast Asia
Indonesia is attracting foreign investors with its growing middle class, young demographics, and abundant resources. The newly-admitted member of the...
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The Role of Banks & Financial Products in Reducing Environmental Impact
Banks have a vital role in supporting the global transition of the economy to net-zero emissions. Banks stress the need for institutional capacity development, along with regulatory and other policy reforms, to support and accelerate climate finance from domestic and external sources, both public and private, for climate resilience in Africa.
Country Report
Turkey: Bridging Ambition And Reality
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitious dreams include building Turkey from “regional economic centre into global economic powerhouse” and boosting it...