Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ban May Bolster Swift Alternatives
China and Russia have their own Swift-like systems, and while neither is likely to displace Swift tomorrow, sanctions will propel efforts to strengthen and expand them.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
CFO Role Morphs From Number-Crunching To Crisis Management
CFOs must now tackle real-time emergencies and have the quick reflexes needed for crisis management.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
BIS Bulletin Outlines Concerns About Fintechs
The Bank for International Settlements says existing regulatory frameworks need a tune-up to deal with fintechs.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Central Banker Report Cards 2021: The Art Of Timing
As economies start to grow again, central bankers face the tricky question of when to ease off the gas—or even tap the brakes.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Japan’s Digital Agency Preps For Government-As-A Service
Japan moves to digitize government services.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Biden Nominates EXIM President
Reta JoLewis’ nomination to the controversial agency comes two years after Congress reauthorized the export credit agency after leaving it moribund from 2015 to 2019 and unable to grant financial commitments for more than $10 million.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
World Bank Scandal Touches IMF
Managing director of the IMF was found culpable in the World Bank Doing Business report scandal in which data was falsified.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Turnabout: BJP Axes Retroactive Tax On Foreign Investors
Between 2012 and 2020, the Indian government attempted to retroactively tax 17 foreign multinational companies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Tightening Regs And Near-Term Risks To Slow Dealmaking: Q&A With Amit Thakur
Amit Thakur, a managing director at Amax Capital and CFO of Augie, is a financial advisor in M&A, debt and equity raising, and strategic finance deals totaling $35 billion. A cross-border pro, Thakur launched Standard Chartered's U.S. M&A business, and led Morgan Stanley's Indian FIG group. He mentors startups as well as multinational companies, globally. As <a href="https://thesource.refinitiv.com/thesource/getfile/index/8d5d8efa-e75c-4857-9986-9526f9fd867e">worldwide M&A activity</a> reached $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2021, Thakur says there are plenty of factors that can affect deal pace, including heightened regulatory scrutiny, debt issuance and a tempering SPAC boom.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ransomware Attack Births Reporting Mandate
A recent spate of ransomware attacks on U.S. companies has sparked new regulations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Peoples Bank Of China Tightens Cryptocurrency Regulations
Barring cryptocurrencies will prevent Chinese yuan from leaving China in the form of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, allowing the government to maintain control of its centralized fiscal and economic systems.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Central Bankers Seek To Allay Inflation Fears
The US Consumer Price Index gained 1.7% in the past 12 monthsand economists are expecting inflation to easily surpass the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.