This article is published in association with IMF. Growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears Let’s start with the good news: it looks like the global battle against inflation has largely been won, even if price pressures persist in some countries. After […]As Inflation Recedes, Global Economy Needs Policy Triple Pivot
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears Let’s start with the good news: it looks like the global battle against inflation has largely been won, even if price pressures persist in some countries. After […]Global Financial Fragilities Mount Despite Rate Cuts and Buoyant Markets
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. When it comes to financial stability, the world is facing a split screen of short-term and medium-term factors. The good news is that near-term financial stability risks remain contained. Why? Because the likelihood of a soft landing for the global economy has significantly increased. As inflation continues to […]Spain: EIB and CriteriaCaixa sign loan to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute, a research centre of “la Caixa” Foundation
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa, holding company of “la Caixa” Foundation managing its business assets, have signed a €80 million loan to finance the construction and launch of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona – Spain’s first biomedical research centre dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the financial services sector
September 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of companies active in the financial services sector in two Member States. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit restrictive business practices (Article 101 of […]EBRD and EU to mobilise up to €100 million for critical raw materials investments
August 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have launched a joint facility to provide equity investments for the exploration of critical and strategic raw materials, aiming to mobilise up to €100 million in investments. These raw materials are essential to the EU’s digital and green transition. The EU is […]Germany: EIB and Deutsche Bank to boost Europe’s wind manufacturers
July 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is activating a €5 billion initiative to support manufacturers of wind-energy equipment in Europe by extending a €500 million counter-guarantee to Germany-based Deutsche Bank AG. The transaction will enable Deutsche Bank to set up a portfolio of up to €1 billion […]EIB hosts heads of five largest European national promotional banks
July 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The heads of the five largest national promotional banks in Europe met at the European Investment Bank’s headquarters in Luxembourg today to discuss ongoing areas of collaboration and ways to deepen their partnership. Hosted by EIB Group President, Nadia Calviño, the CEOs discussed common priorities including […]EIB Board of Directors backs €8.4 billion of new financing for housing, education, energy, water and business investment
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €8.4 billion of new financing to build homes and schools, harness renewable energy, upgrade water, transport and communications networks and bolster business innovation and growth in Europe and around the world. “Today we approved […]Luxembourg-EIB Climate Finance Platform supports BlueOrchard’s climate insurance equity fund with the backing of the government of Luxembourg
July 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Luxembourg-EIB Climate Finance Platform (LCFP) will provide EUR 5 million for impact investor BlueOrchard’s innovative USD 100 million climate insurance fund, with the backing of the government of Luxembourg. The LCFP seeks to catalyse private and public sector investment into high-impact companies in emerging markets […]EBRD and Banca Intesa Beograd sign financing package of €72 million
July 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a financing package of €72 million with Banca Intesa Beograd that aims to boost the competitiveness and trade potential of businesses in Serbia, as well as further the country’s green transition and promote financial inclusion. The […]EBRD, Switzerland and EU assess effects of the war on SMEs in Ukraine
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. After two years of full-scale war, a majority of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed for a study published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have managed to stabilise their operations, demonstrating remarkable adaptivity to wartime conditions. The survey indicates that 85 […]UN rights chief calls time on ‘economic violence’ against women and girls
July 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council’s (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women’s rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a Human Rights Council panel that it’s time to eliminate laws and practices that contribute to “economic violence” […]Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European banks report strengthening loan demand and improving profitability
June 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank today published the latest results of the Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) Bank Lending Survey, which provides in-depth analysis of credit dynamics and banking sector developments across 12 countries in the region. The survey points to a positive outlook for lending […]Global foreign investment declines for second year as geopolitical tensions rise, UN trade body reports
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD. The 2024 World Investment Report highlighted that insufficient funding is hindering […]EBRD lends €15 million to Intesa Sanpaolo Banka
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing funding to Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina consisting of €7 million under the SME Go Green Programme and €8 million under the Go Digital in Bosnia and Herzegovina Programme. These new funds are supported […]EBRD supports landmark MREL eligible bond issuance in Western Balkans
June 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing RSD 2.3 billiion (equivalent €19.6 million) in the debut issuance of debt securities in Serbia of Raiffeisen Banka ad Beograd, marking the first issuance in the Western Balkans of debt that meets the requirements for […]Dollar Dominance in the International Reserve System: An Update
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. The US dollar continues to cede ground to nontraditional currencies in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency Serkan Arslanalp, Barry Eichengreen , Chima Simpson-Bell Dollar dominance—the outsized role of the US dollar in the world economy—has been brought into focus recently as […]Women are poised to reshape financial markets —as investors and financial decision-makers
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephanie Choi, Sustainable and Impact Investing Strategist, Global Wealth Management Chief Inve, UBS, Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, UpLink, World Economic Forum, Christine Yu, Co-Founder, Sophia It’s time we reflect on the role women play in shaping financial markets […]Safeguarding central bank digital currency systems in the post-quantum computing age
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cameron Nili, Project Fellow, Financial Market Infrastructure Modernization & Wholesale CBDC, Accenture, Tom Patterson, Managing Director, Emerging Technology Security, Accenture, Carl Dukatz, Next Gen Compute Lead, Managing Director, Accenture Quantum computing is a disruptive force that will revolutionize data-intensive tasks across […]How capital market finance can boost European businesses
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Rolf Strauch, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism As economic resilience and growth become crucial, the European Union (EU) recognizes […]What is the neutral interest rate and why is it in focus?
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda With the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook saying policymakers face persistent headwinds, continued volatility and slow global economic activity, central bankers around the world are grappling to find appropriate policy settings. On top […]German economy likely in recession, and other economy stories to read this week
February 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. German economy likely in recession The German economy is likely in recession, according to the latest monthly report from the country’s central bank. The Bundesbank warned that weak external demand, consumer caution […]What levers might central banks pull for the economy in 2024?
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Central banks around the world are facing persistent headwinds and volatility in 2024. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s January 2024 Chief Economists Outlook, which also pointed to some positives including a moderation […]Speed, scale, pragmatism: How to boost climate finance in 2024
February 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Veronica Chau, Partner & Director, Sustainable Investing & Social Impact, Toronto, Boston Consulting Group, Faheen Allibhoy, Managing Director & Global Head of Multilateral Institutions & Development Banks, J.P. Morgan 2024 will be another critical year for climate action. Despite progress […]Cautious optimism: The Davos outlook for financial and monetary systems
January 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthew Blake, Head of Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems; Executive Committee Member, World Economic Forum The mood at Davos 2024, this year’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, fell between exuberance and doomsday. Emerging from 2023, leaders reflected on […]Why standards and controls are essential to the future of digital financial markets
January 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Frank La Salla, President, CEO & Director, DTCC For a moment back in the mid-2010s, blockchain was being hailed as the future of financial markets. It was labeled generational and transformative due to its decentralized nature and potential applications […]Stock exchanges can be pillars of trust in a turbulent world
January 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura M. Cha, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) What do we need to create a more prosperous world? Capital, technology, people, ingenuity, institutions, hard work and infrastructure are some essentials. But there’s something much more fundamental needed. […]Investors are increasingly attracted to private markets. Why?
December 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pavel Ermoline, Investment Director , Moonfare, Blazej Kupec, Senior Content Manager, Moonfare Access to private markets – investment in equity or debt not traded on public exchanges – is broadening to include individuals in addition to institutions and […]4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephen Olson, Senior Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation Traditionally, the quest for greater economic efficiencies has been the primary driver of trade relationships. The desire for optimized production and greater profitability for corporations, and lower prices and wider product […]There’s a training gap in green finance and it could hold climate progress back
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ma Jun, Chairman, Green Finance Committee, China Society for Finance and Banking, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Forecasts suggest investment needs for climate mitigation will quadruple to $2 trillion by […]How to broaden access to private markets for greater inclusion
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthew Danzig, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, Lazard, Katharina Focke, Investment Banking Associate, Lazard Investing in a broad and diverse set of financial products can serve as a catalyst for wealth creation and empower individual investors.But many retail […]Private markets have been the domain of institutions and the wealthy, could they open to retail investors?
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meagan Andrews, Community Curator, Investors Industries, World Economic Forum Institutional investors and a limited group of individuals have long enjoyed the return and diversification benefits of private markets.Retail investors should be able to share in those benefits to […]The skills economy: What is it and what does it mean for talent?
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abakar Saidov, CEO, Beamery The big questions most executives face today are: Is our company talented enough? Do we have the people and skill sets we need to achieve our critical business objectives? And, if we don’t, how […]
