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Infrastructure Stimulus and Finance: A Rethink
Can infrastructure investments provide a strong stimulus for the Indian economy? The answer is a resounding but conditional yes: conditional on how the investments...
Freedoms and free-market capitalism beyond utopias and dystopias: A World Without Money revised
On 23 January, The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) published “Is Star Trek’s Dream of a World Without Money Utopian or Dystopian?”, a piece does not...
Why cash is a critical resource with no substitute in cashless societies
Many people feel that their right to use cash is at risk. The reason this is so significant might be lost on some, but...
Why financial institutions are banking on sustainability
Eric Usher’s day planner is filled with meetings with the heads of some of the world’s biggest banks. And while he has years of...
First-of-a-Kind Global Resource for Central Bank Digital Currency & Stablecoin Launched
A new digital currency resource suite aims to help leaders better understand and action new policies and regulations around the rapidly evolving topics of...
5 Business Steps You Can Make When the Bank Says No
Getting financial support for your business will depend on your circumstances. Whilst some may have their own savings to support them, others may have...
Understanding the Debate about Cryptocurrencies in Central Asia
In February 2020, the World Bank Group released a report entitled “FinTech in Europe and Central Asia: Maximizing Benefits and Managing Risks” highlighting the...
Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa to roll out Digital Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria joined a growing list of emerging markets betting on digital money to cut transaction costs and boost participation in...
Regulatory Noose Tightens Around the Federal Reserve: Powell Reaffirmed a Second Term
The Federal Reserve has been under a sharp gaze since the twilight years of former president Donald J. Trump. Whether it was tinkering with...
Credit Suisse to pay $475 million to U.S. and U.K. authorities
Credit Suisse Group AG has agreed to pay nearly $475 million to U.S. and U.K authorities, including nearly $100 million to the Securities and...