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European Parliament election heralds further fragmentation
Shift to the right is a setback for deeper financial integration, but not a dealbreaker
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Next UK government must be brave on policy reform
Immediate and longer-term problems need to be addressed urgently
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Landmark ECB cut vindicates Lagarde’s monetary strategy
Deft psychological handling in mitigating strains on governing council
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Stheeman: DMOs must maintain health of primary dealer system
Departing UK bond chief highlights ‘ongoing challenge’ of supporting banks
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Why the ECB needs prudence over cutting interest rates
Central bankers must answer fundamental questions over two decades of crisis
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Reserve managers battling low returns face tough choices
Will reserve managers stick with what they know or choose to diversify?
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Mexico: Sheinbaum needs reforms to enable nearshoring nirvana
Crime, competition and rule of law must be addressed
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Why gender equality is macro-critical
Gender equality is not just a moral imperative, it's an economic necessity
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Will growth in regional payment systems spur de-dollarisation?
Tech development to drive dollar decline does not necessarily mean it will occur
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China is defending against the dollar’s dominance
The country is implementing defensive economic strategies, at least for now
![Invisible puppeteer: a call for debt management reform](https://www.omfif.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/invisible-puppeteer-dmos-main-story-768x384.jpg)
Invisible puppeteer: a call for debt management reform
Elevating to autonomous, system-wide financial stewardship is not just advisable but essential
![Salvation for Sunak as he leads Conservatives to slaughter](https://www.omfif.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sunak-salvation-main-story-768x384.jpg)
Salvation for Sunak as he leads Conservatives to slaughter
Between Heath and Major: History will treat PM kinder than four predecessors
![The big squeeze? Environmental risks for labour markets](https://www.omfif.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bulletin_LSE2-768x384.jpg)
The big squeeze? Environmental risks for labour markets
Climate change will severely impact jobs around the world
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Austria extends short-term green offering to retail investors
Sovereign develops unique product to entice ESG-focused savers with no fees