America first versus Decline and fall, Making way for digital cash, and more

America first versus Decline and fall, Making way for digital cash, and more

THE WEEKEND REVIEW  – OMFIF

Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world

26-30 October 2020, Vol.11 Ed.42

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America first versus Decline and fall: The Roman republic exerted great influence on the fathers of the American revolution. On the eve of the election, the question is whether the once all-commanding republic is turning into a decadent empire. ‘America first’ has collided with ‘Decline and fall’. The debates will not have changed much. The result could go either way. Trump’s chances are greater than people think. If Biden wins by an unconvincing margin, the US could witness internal unrest not seen since the post-civil war era, writes Meghnad Desai.

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Commentary PBoC looks to the future: The People’s Bank of China’s new governing law includes various changes and one important constant. The proposal introduces terms that have become familiar since the 2008 financial crisis. The PBoC is trying to future-proof itself. The new law could be a good template for central bank governance in the 21st century, writes Geoffrey Yu. Read more. Podcast Covid-19 – From recession to recovery: As the pandemic causes economic turmoil, governments face difficult choices. However, financial industry leaders are optimistic about the post-Covid global outlook. Robert Lovelace, vice-chairman of Capital Group, joins OMFIF’s Angelia Lee to discuss global markets and investment opportunities. Listen to the recording. Podcast Making way for digital cash: Tim Jones, executive director of the Tata Group, joins Philip Middleton, chairman of the Digital Monetary Institute, to discuss the future of digital cash. They talk about the benefits and uses of a properly designed central bank digital currency, the privacy issues that come with digital money and how digital cash could complement physical cash. Listen to the recording. Commentary Climate cuffs could save the planet: As temperatures rise, climate change is becoming increasingly costly. The world needs financial tools to turn down the economic thermostat. Sustainability-linked bonds (also called environmental policy performance bonds or environmental impact bonds) are one such instrument, write Michael Mainelli and Djellil Bouzidi. Read more.

 

 

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