Economics, Policy & Regulation
Six New Members Join BRICS
A big dream for the BRICS bloc is creating a common currency to counter the US dollar.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Brazil Becomes Largest Corn Exporter In The World
Brazil displaces the US as the world's largest exporter of corn.
Banking
Landing The Young: Q&A With Tatra Banka CIO And Director Martin Kubík
Martin Kubík, CIO and director of Tatra banka, discusses how open banking and AI will help attract the next generation of clients.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Chile: No Pain, No Gain
The country seeks increased investment after an expected short economic contraction.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Central Bank Governor Out As Nigeria Shifts To Floating Exchange Rate
The move, which economists deem positive, is a prelude to needed monetary reform.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Bangkok Calling: Door Widens For FDI In Thailand
Located at the center of the ASEAN region, with direct links to China, Thailand is piquing investors’ interest.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ethiopia: New Bourse Promises To Unlock The Economy
Ethiopiahas embarked on a roadshow to sell shares in the Ethiopia Securities Exchange as part of its attempt tobuild a diversified and vibrant economy.
News
Kenya: Economic Turmoil Awaits New Central Bank Governor
The new Central Bank of Kenya governorKamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Africa: Standard Bank CEO Skeptical Of Retail CBDCS
The IMF has conducted CBDC workshops in Africa covering issues posed by central bank-governed virtual digital assetsbut adoption has been sluggish.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Boom Times Ahead In The Middle East And North Africa?
The Middle East, especially the Gulf region, expects good times ahead.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
In With The New: Q&A With BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East And Africa CEO Masroor Batin
Masroor Batin, CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East and Africa, speaks about changes in MENA banking and complementarity with local banks.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Senegal: Island Of Opportunity
Senegal is becoming a magnet for foreign direct investment.