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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Japan: First Female Prime Minister Faces Crossroads

Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister marks a historic moment for the country and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), but one overshadowed by political fragility and economic uncertainty.

Banking

Banks At The Crossroads

Strengthened by recent profits, global banks enter a new phase defined by falling rates, political volatility, and the disruptive promise of AI.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Armenia: Beyond The Peace Dividend

Thawing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are creating opportunities for Armenia to expand its economy and emerge as a regional investment hub.

FinTech Growth in MENA Spurred by Qatar, the New Home for FinTech in the Region

Prime markets for FinTech in the Middle East Considered an unsaturated market, the Middle East has become in recent years an attractive destination for FinTechs due to its large unbanked or underbanked young population, high cash usage, and recent regulatory ...

Sustainable Finance

COP 30 Brazil: More Than Just Words?

Conference participants offer up implementation goals.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Mauritius: Balancing Growth And Discontent

The country’s prime minister, Navin Ramgoolam, must calm unrest and debt while steering the island toward diversification and renewal.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

North Africa: On The Rise

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Africa: Coping With The Trump Shock

US tariffs are hitting African exports hard. Now, governments and businesses must devise a Plan B to expand trade and grow their economies.

Green Finance for a Greener Future

As companies globally are developing ESG strategies to address climate change, Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) has put environmental protection at the center of its banking, governance, and operational strategy, with significant initiatives for developing green finance and reducing ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latin America: Remittances And Risks

The future of the $160 billion industry hangs in the balance as stricter US immigration policies take hold.

Banking

Latin America: Beyond Branches

Major Latin American banks are racing toward 100% digital models. Despite the rise of fintechs, traditional banks are determined not to be left behind.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America: Reversing Course

Deindustrialization and recommodification have been setting Latin American economies back for decades. Can a push for greater productivity put them on track again?

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China Problems Persist Despite Trump Trade Truce

Trump and Xi agreed to a one-year trade truce, easing tariffs and controls, though China’s deeper economic troubles are far from resolved.

Palm Beach County Emerging as “Wall Street South”

Home to more than 2,400 financial services firms, Palm Beach County is experiencing significant financial sector growth as major companies - including Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs – are flocking to the county. Dozens of financial firms recently relocated to, ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latin America: Flipping The Script

Some of Latin America’s smaller nations are stealing the limelight as US tariffs bring economic headwinds to the region.