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Disentangling India’s new national carbon market
Certain design features pose risks to effective decarbonisation ...
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Remittances must go digital
Covid-19 lockdowns helped digital money movement options flourish ...
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Carbon finance is at the core of climate goals
Many countries are looking to carbon markets and SLBs to address climate change ...
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One year later: eNaira as a force for financial inclusion and digital payments
Despite successes, some marginalised groups still face financial exclusion ...
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Norway’s sovereign fund still behind on climate
New climate mandate places responsibility for green transition with portfolio companies ...
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Crypto and blockchain industries desperately need a win in 2023
Much work is needed to overcome the fiascos of last year ...
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Outlook 2023: Foreign exchange traders might actually have to earn their keep
The dollar’s course will be far less predictable ...
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Central banks are reassessing foreign exchange reserves
Weaponisation of finance will bring more currency diversification ...
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China performs economic U-turn to boost growth
Real estate and public sectors targeted amid Covid-19 uncertainty ...
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Cryptocurrencies can improve speed, cost and ease of access of payments
Proper regulatory guardrails are needed for people to enjoy the benefits of a payments revolution ...
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Most read 2022: Inverted yield curve does not prove US recession imminent
Other indicators tell a different story ...
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Despite crypto crash, financial institutions are cautiously wading into digital assets
Economies increasingly welcoming digital strategies into their financial system ...
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