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Morocco: New Prime Minister Named, Few Changes Expected
Islamists lose power to liberals but the king continues to dominate political decision-making.
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Norway: A Progressive Prime Minister
Millionaire Labor Party leader becomes Norway's prime minister.
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Data
The World’s Most Indebted Governments 2021
Most nations have followed a risky trajectory of indebtedness after the 2008 financial crisis. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, their borrowing shattered records.
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Nigeria: Shell Divests JV Licenses
Dated extraction technologies and poor maintenance are only partially to blame forRoyal Dutch Shell's decision.
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Features
The Crypto Wrangler
US Securities and ExchangeCommission ChairmanGary Gensler calls for greater regulation of cryptocurrencies to rid the sector of fraud, scams and abuse.
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New Ferrari CEO Is Tech Wiz
Ferrari hopes a scientist will be able to drive innovation at the storied car company.
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New Finance Minister To Stabilize Singapore
Thepublic face of Singapore’s largely successful Covid-19 response is now in charge of the finance ministry.
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Banking
Pandemic Takes Toll On Loyalty Of SME Clients
Banks that led and lagged in deploying digital offerings witnessed significant differences in defection rates.
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Millionaire Ex-Bankers Surprise Win In Ecuador
As leader of a nation marred by deep political divisions and devastated by the coronavirus epidemic,GuillermoLasso faces monumental challenges.
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Shareholder Revolt At Toshiba
Toshiba shareholders voted for an independent probe into allegations that investors were pressured against pursuing a management shake-up at last summer’s annual general meeting.