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Emerging & Frontier Markets

Sri Lanka: IMF Approves Bailout

Sri Lanka’s perfect storm of economic disaster started with the Covid-19 pandemic and years of government nepotism, corruption, and economic mismanagement ultimately led to a$50 billion default on foreign loans.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Swiss National Bank Chair Reassures Markets

Swiss National Bank chair orchestratedthe swift takeover of Credit Suisse by competitor UBS but not without ruffling some feathers.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

The ‘Go Anywhere’ Strategy: Q&A With Cook & Bynum Co-founder Richard Cook

Richard Cook, co-founder of Cook & Bynum, a value and long-term investor with $300 million AUM, talks about searching for undervalued assets and the “on-the-ground research” approach.

Technology

The Netherlands Joins US Effort To Deny China Semiconductor Technology

While the US effort to cut China out of the global semiconductor industry is driven by national security concerns,the effort has consequences for semiconductor companies that produce civilian products.

Editor's Letter

Turmoil And Surprise

Global Financeeditor at large Andrea Fiano's letter to you, the reader.

Banking

Worlds Safest Unfazed By Recent Bank Failures

The leaders on ourannual list of trhe world's safest banks, compiled last summer, show continued stability despite the global banking upheaval.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Biden Flip-Flops On Climate With Willow Project Approval

The Biden administrationpleased progressives by cancelling drilling projects on federal territory shortly after taking officebut recently approvedConoco Phillips’s $8 billion Willow Project in Alaska.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China: New Premier Is Xis Yes Man

Li Qiang's lack of governing experience might be the very reason China's President Xi Jinping elevated him to such a powerful position.

Sustainable Finance

Landmark 200-Nation Deal Could Save Marine Resources

The treaty does not overrule provisions set by numerous and often conflicting authorities that currently regulate fishing, shipping and deep-sea mining on the high seas.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Nigeria: How Will The New President Impact The Economy?

Nigeria's new president facesa legal challenge to his victory and the arduous task of rebuilding an economy intatters.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Saudi Arabia Restoring Ties With Iran

The surprise deal was made possible by an unexpectedactor from outside the region:China.

News

Vietnam: Population Hits 100 Million

While China's population is starting to shrink, Vietnam's is growing in tandem with the economy.