The annual Trade Register from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Credit Data (GCD) has been released, analysing the landscape for… read more →
A report by the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with Business and Finance Consulting (BFC), has laid out how declining CBRs jeopardise these countries’ ability to conduct international trade and receive vital remittances, potentially exacerbating their economic vulnerabilities.
The issue of personal identity (ID) cards in the UK has been contentious for many years. Their purpose was to create a system for registering British citizens linked to a national identity database.
China’s currency – the renminbi (RMB) – is finding new appeal among emerging market traders and global investors seeking alternative settlement options.
The COVID-19 Pandemic threw a spanner in the workings of the entire global economy. But the African continent, where the financial market ecosystem was fledging, was hit adversely hard. In… read more →
Distributed Ledger Technology, or DLT, has been all the rage in the banking industry for the past few years. After what felt like endless white papers and Proofs of Concept… read more →
Collaboration, common standards, and seamless connectivity are clearly needed for financial institutions around the world to embark on this new era of digitalisation. From interoperability to privacy concerns, the adoption… read more →
For emerging capital markets, the journey from local origins to global success doesn’t usually follow a one-size-fits-all script. But there are lessons that can be learned and actions the global financial community can take to smooth the path.
Since its inception, globalisation has posed the question of connectivity. And with forces of fragmentation – whether competition, geopolitical, or technological – intensifying today, how can we ensure the global… read more →
Climate change is no longer an abstract future threat; it is a pressing reality with tangible effects on ecosystems, societies, and economies around the world. Businesses and financial institutions must build climate resilience in response to increasingly threatening climate challenges.
