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…
IT transformations underway for central bank reserve managers By Taylor Pearce The importance of data for central bank reserve managers is becoming increasingly evident. For the Global Public Investor 2023…
UK rates will go higher, but not as far as markets expect By Neil Williams By raising Bank Rate by 75 basis points on 3 November – the Monetary Policy…
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…
Economic priorities for Germany and the euro area Tuesday 6 September, Roundtable Steffen Meyer, head of the department for economic, financial and climate policy at the German Chancellery, discusses priority…
OMFIF THE DAILY UPDATE Friday 13 May 2022 CBDC transformation creates chance for cross-border payments overhaul By Ruth Wandhöfer Many countries are researching, piloting or introducing central bank digital currencies.…
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…
UK reveals hand with stablecoin announcement By Lewis McLellan The UK is setting itself up as a ‘global cryptoasset technology hub’, but what does this really mean? On 4 April,…
Cryptoassets and stablecoins require new regulatory approaches Wednesday 16 February 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.7.3 Commentary: Stablecoin issuers need different regulations to banks By Philip Middleton in London The decision by Meta…
Navigating regulatory landscapes: Cryptoassets and compliance in Asia Tuesday 3 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.31.2 Commentary: Cryptoasset markets moving too fast for clear regulation and valuation By Katie-Ann Wilson in…
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…