Economics, Policy & Regulation
Singapore’s Central Bank Chief To Step Down
Veteran central banker Ravi Menon is set to step down as managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Tells Intel ‘No’
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to ban US companies from making new investments in Chinese technology prompted the Chinese government to respond in kind by blocking Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
LatAm Central Banks Declare Victory In War On Inflation
The policy rate pivots in Brazil and Chile follow similar moves from two smaller Latin American central banks, namely Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Banking
Italy’s New Bank Tax Causes Uncertainty
The Italian government made a surprising announcement in early August, revealing a new 40% tax on the 2023 profits of Italian banks.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ruble’s Slide Puts Nabiullina On The Hot Seat
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullin deftly responded to Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine but it hasn't been enough to save the ruble.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Lebanon: Interim Central Bank Governor Steps Up
The interim leader of Lebanon's central bank faces daunting challenges: A devaluated currency, crippled banking system, triple-digit inflation and soaring poverty.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
American Credit Card Debt Continues To Climb
Consumers are using credit cards more than ever but delinquency rates haven't increased—for now.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
World Bank Reacts To Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
The institution is Uganda’s biggest lender, accounting for roughly 55% of its multilateral external debt stock.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Philippines’ New Sovereign Fund Gets A Cool Reception
Concerns about corruption and mismanagement hamper the Philippines' sovereign wealth fund launch.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Call It “The Ripple Effect”
Recent court crypto ruling offers corporates an FX alternative.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Banks Step Up
From infrastructure and SMEs to fintech, a thriving banking sector is taking a major role in the kingdom’s economic overhaul.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Central America: To Dollarize Or Not To Dollarize?
Central America is split between nations that want to join the de-dollarization effort led by BRICS and others like Costa Rica which is considering formal dollarization.