How deeply rooted are China’s economic woes? By Nicholas Borst China’s economy has continued to struggle in 2024, laying to rest any remaining hopes of a strong post-pandemic recovery. Instead…
On the eve of Posidonia 2024, in an exclusive interview with AllAboutShipping’s John Faraclas, John McDonald, President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bureau of Shipping, responds to the challenges…
This innovative collaboration integrates blockchain technology in the marine fuels value chain to increase transparency and eliminate double counting. Copenhagen, Denmark – Friday, July 7: Leading global marine energy solutions provider KPI OceanConnect,…
Hungary takes a novel approach to blockchain testing By Chris Ostrowski and Anikó Szombati While it is still unclear what role blockchain will play in central bank digital currency development,…
Global co-operation key to developing effective cryptocurrency regulation By Rana Kortam Blockchain is one of the most fascinating innovations of our generation, revolutionising numerous products and services. By 2030, the…
IMF agenda should focus on more than just global macro travails By Mark Sobel Global finance ministers and central bank governors will spend much time handwringing about the depressing global…
EU has some way to go to establish itself as a sovereign issuer By Burhan Khadbai Two years on from launching itself as a frequent and large borrower in capital…
Surge in UK gilt yields exposes pension fund weaknesses By Colin Robertson A decades long downward move in UK gilt yields has led to a fall in the interest rate…
Amusement and disdain over Truss’s policies weaken Britain’s global clout By David Marsh The collapse of the UK government’s reputation for economic competence has repercussions spreading well beyond the domestic…
Truss and Meloni bond market squalls By David Marsh Liz Truss and Giorgia Meloni, two new prime ministers (one in waiting) confronting bond market squalls, should heed words of guidance…
Multiple taxonomies won’t hinder growth of Latin American GSS bond market By Burhan Khadbai There is increasing interest in green, social and sustainable bond issuance among sovereigns in Latin America.…
Beware retaliatory protectionism By Neil Williams With geopolitics the second biggest driver – after inflation – of central bank reserves managers’ operations, financial markets may be underestimating the dark cloud…
Promoting sovereign sustainable bond issuance in Latin America Tuesday 20 September, Roundtable OMFIF is hosting a workshop to promote sovereign sustainable bond issuance in Latin America. The objective is to…
Predictions of K wave plunge excessive, but theory teaches important lessons By Julian Jacobs For proponents of Kondratieff waves, the signals of a plunge are all here. From slowing economic…
In conversation with Charles Evans: the future of the US economy Tuesday 27 September, Broadcast It has been a turbulent year for the US economy, with interest rate hikes and…
Kazakhstan’s framework for CBDC issuance Friday 22 July, 09:00 BST The Republic of Kazakhstan started studying the feasibility of introducing a central bank digital currency back in May 2021. After…
Triple transformation – the opportunity for shipping as viewed by Maersk network and market manager and Blue MBA participant Ioanna Prassou “The shipping industry has a profound transformation journey ahead,”…
Competing definitions of the metaverse point to different futures By Douglas Elliott Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, long a secondary issue for most governments, now sit at the top of…
BIS turns to blockchain to drive a new type of green bond By Lewis McLellan Blockchain, thanks to bitcoin’s proof of work consensus mechanism, does not have the best reputation…
Blockchain in capital markets: revolution in waiting? By Philip Middleton In theory, many aspects of capital markets, including primary bond markets, ought to be crying out for a blockchain technology…
Green and clean: blockchain and sustainable jet fuel Thursday 9 December 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.49.4 Commentary: Japan plans to green the blockchain By Lewis McLellan in London A group of…
Inflation concerns in Asia, CBDC programmable payments, and more THE WEEKEND REVIEW – OMFIF Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world26-30 July 2021, Vol.12 Ed.30 Most-Read Commentary Inflation concerns take…
Legal issues hold back blockchain as investors explore cryptoassets Monday 12 July 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.28.1 Commentary: Conspiracy law could solve blockchain’s oversight problem By Michael Kanovitz and Ruth Brown…
Public blockchains could help solve banking’s disjointed digitalisation Tuesday 25 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.21.2 Commentary: Disjointed digitalisation holds back banking innovation By Gero Decker in Berlin Pressure from a new…
CBDC and blockchain: Are we worrying too much about privacy? Friday 21 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.20.5 Commentary: CBDC privacy concerns are overblown By Philip Middleton in London In response…