Economics, Policy & Regulation
Climate Reporting: SEC Breaks Ranks With EU
Climate-related reporting for large public companies just got murkier. At least, that’s one takeaway from the US Securities and Exchange...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Flexible Shifts Gain Traction
Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, flexibility appears to be the new normal. Even the distribution and manufacturing...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
South Africa: Overcoming Headwinds
South Africa seeks the return of foreign investment. South Africa, with the continent’s most diverse and sophisticated economy, retains its...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
MENA Grows Despite Instability
Despite many unexpected obstacles in the past year, economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region continued. The...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ESG’s Future In Asia
The global sustainability trend has hit a snag the last two years. In the US, the movement to incorporate environmental,...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hong Kong: Lower Valuation Prompts Privatization
A greater number of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) are going private. In the first quarter...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bank Of Japan Ends Negative Interest Rate Policy
When the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced a new short-term interest rate target in the 0% to 0.1% range last...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Venezuela: Deflation Strikes
Prices falling in Venezuela? Yes, for the moment. In February, President Nicolas Maduro’s ravaged economy saw its first month of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: Foreign Direct Investment Hits 30-Year Low
A collapse in foreign direct investment into mainland China has brought FDI to a 30-year low. Beijing’s State Administration of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
European Commission President Starts Reelection Bid
Ursula von der Leyen announced she will pursue a second term as president of the European Commission. With the endorsement...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Egypt To Benefit From More Intra-Africa Trade
With implementation of a new trade deal taking hold, two new reports see a leadership role for Egypt. Two recent...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Egypt Devalues Currency, Hikes Interest Rates But Will Reforms Stick?
An $8 billion IMF rescue package and a $35 billion UAE-engineered investment deal end Egypt’s foreign currency shortage. In early...