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Insider At UN To Mitigate Antiglobalism

António Guterres, the former prime minister of Portugal and UN high commissioner for refugees, took over on January 1 for a five-year term as the United Nations secretary general.The fact that Guterres ran a major UN agency during a global refugee crisis would help him to focus on ways to better integrate the various UN operations and to partner with other institutions.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Jack Ma Pledges US Jobs. Sort Of

Alibaba executive chairman Jack Ma stood side by side with president-elect Donald Trumpon January 9 to tout Alibaba plans that would “create one million [US] jobs.” Turns out, the plans are to support exporters, which may or may not create jobs in the US.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Old Essay Shines Light On Trumps Trade Rep

A35-page essay in the archives of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission shows howRobert Lighthizer, a veteran attorney who is now Trump’s pick for US Trade Representative, might approach America's$30 billion-a-month trade deficit with China.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Tough Negotiator To Lead Canada’s Foreign Ministry

Former Canadian trade minister Chrystia Freeland will head the Foreign Ministry.

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Banks and Fintech Finally Pull Together

The “digital revolution” has been famously disruptive in retail, but in banking it seems finance firms are seeking more cooperation with technology.

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Blockchain: What’s All The Fuss About?

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin was the first working example of a blockchain, or distributed ledger, but important as it has become, it barely begins to explain why banks, regulators (including central banks) and tech firms are all over this technology.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Fresh Challenges For New Leader At Coke

The Coca-Cola Company, one of the most identifiable international brands in the world, is changing its leadership.

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Kiwi Prime Minister Inherits Strong Economy

The new prime minister of New Zealand has his work cut out for him, despite a relatively strong economy.

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OPEC Vows To Slash Supply, But Doubts Persist

Some saw November’s decision by OPEC to cut crude oil production as a turning point in the cartel’s credibility, but many question the durability of the deal.

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Romania: New Govt Seeks To Spark Growth

Romania’s voters gave an overwhelming endorsement to the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in the December 11 parliamentary elections. Now the challenge is to spur growth while keeping a lid on corruption.

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Rosneft Sale A Coup For Putin Confidant

Rosneft CEO and Putin allyIgor Sechin played a key role in selling off a stake in the giant state-ownedmining concern.

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Tillersons Test: To Manage Relations With Kremlin

ExonMobil’s CEO Rex Tillerson went overnight from dark-horse candidate to president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of State. If confirmed, Tillerson might prove to have the toughestposition in the new cabinet as he wrestles with strife around the world anda new relationship with Russia.