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Afghanistan: Teetering On An Economic Crisis
The Taliban's return to power may usher in both an economic and ahumanitarian crisis.
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Features
Samsung Helps With Crypto Pilot
Samsung is teaming up with South Korea's central bank to get a digital currency transaction infrastructureup and running.
Banking
A New Era Of Riches
The ranks of the wealthy continue to grow in the GCC, and with their wealth growing in complexity, too, they are demanding ever more from their wealth managers.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Cut In Reserve Requirement Raises Health Questions
China's banking sector is already vulnerable to high levels of corporate debt and cutting reserve requirements means greater systemic risk.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Sovereign Fund Sales Spark Hopes For More
Abu Dhabi's IPO market is heating up.
News
UAE Liberalizes Corporate Ownership
The UAE, led by Dubai, earlier created a number of offshore business parks dubbed “free zones,” which permit 100% foreign ownership.
News
Bank Of Russia Prepares For Digital Ruble Launch
The Bank of Russia’s announcement is the latest move by central banks to harness the advantages of distributed ledger technology to stave off the rapid ascendancy of competing but regulatory-light cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
News
Vietnam’s Leadership Stirred, Not Shaken
Reshuffling at the top of Vietnam's leadership structure unlikely to lead to policy change.
Features
GCC: A Steep Road To Recovery
Even as the pandemic fades, the GCC states will be challenged to revive their economies and again pursue regional integration.