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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.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Longtime Xi Loyalist Assumes The Economic Reins

New Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng has been a vocal proponent of the Greater Bay Area initiative and has worked with Xi Jinping since the 1980s.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Turkey Mints First Female Central Bank Governor

Gaye Erkan, a Turkish-US citizen, was an unexpected choice with no central bank experience and is already bucking Erdoğanomics.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Philippines: New Central Bank Governor To Be Tested Early

Eli Remolona’s appointment has been welcomed by analysts who point to his significant international experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank for International Settlements.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Reserve Bank Of Australia Names Next Governor

Michele Bullock's appointment as Reserve Bank of Australia governor was welcomed by the country's business and banking sectors.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

US Federal Reserve Joins Real-Time Payment Club

The Fed has launched FedNow and early adopters include 41 financial institutions, 15 third-party service providers and the US Treasury Department.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

IMF Accepts Argentina’s Debt Repayment In Yuan

Along with India’s recent use of the Chinese currency to buy Russian oil, Argentina’s move is an example of the global economy's de-dollarization.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Global Debt Levels Put Economies And Countries At Risk

Private and public debt levels—combined with rising interest rates—are clouding the economic horizon.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Nasdaq’s $10 Billion RegTech Deal Shows Urgency, Cost Of Compliance

Corporates are wielding M&A to scoop up the tech they need in order to keep up with strict rules and regulations.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Central Bank Governor Out As Nigeria Shifts To Floating Exchange Rate

The move, which economists deem positive, is a prelude to needed monetary reform.

Economic Data

Countries With The Most Debt

Government debt is just part of a country's debt load; companies and households borrow too.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Sustainable Finance Finds Balance

The global ESG market has arguably experienced more see-saw action than any other sector. Thanks to new regulations, a steadier future may be in store.