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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Canada’s New Bank Governor Tackles Economic Chaos

Tiff Macklem, a former senior deputy governor at the Bank of Canada as well as a former dean of the Rotman School of Management, tookthe top spot at the bank on June 3.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Under Scrutiny

The new prime minister’s resolve to tackle runaway government salaries faces an early test.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Peru’s Rock Star Finance Minister

With a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University, the 35-year-old was appointed to the cabinet of president Martin Vizcarra last October.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Roberto Azevêdo A Hard Act To Follow

Azevêdo leaves behind a mixed legacy and his successor faces huge challenges.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banking During A Crisis

Viral V. Acharya, C.V. Starr Professor of Economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business and a former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, speaks with Global Finance about the fallout of the coronavirus epidemic.

Features

Necessity Gives Birth To Invention

How governments and banks huddled to keep liquidity and connectivity up as the pandemic hit the world economy.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Central Banks Bold Cuts Leave No Room For Encore

Many central banks have cut interest rates to zero or less and the crisis is just beginning.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Bankers Vs Contagion

Banks are rushing to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19. Some systems are better prepared than others.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

New Governor For The Bank Of England

Andrew Bailey's had to deal with an unprecedented economic and public health crisis on day one of his new job.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Two Dozen Countries Receive Status Changes

Developing nations finally become developed nations, at least on paper.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Bitcoin Option For Tax Payments

Local taxes and other government services can now be paid using the cryptocurrency.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Rankings Highlight Value Of Intellectual Property

Protecting intellectual property rights pays off for everyone in a country.