Martien Lubberink, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The Commerce Commission says New Zealand’s banking sector is uncompetitive. But in the rush to fix the problem, regulators need to ensure they don’t introduce risk and instability into the system.
The research assessed newspaper coverage of fintech in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa.
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Research into Chinese peer to peer lending data shows that borrowers from regions with more minority dialects receive smaller loans.
The African Energy Commission says expanded access to new, people-centred renewable energy systems will “lift hundreds of millions of people” out of poverty.
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Are studies right that expanded access to off-grid solar products has driven economic development in Africa?
Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, delivers a keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference in April in Miami Beach, Fla.
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The craze for crypto-currencies continues to grow. However, the environment is risky for investors, not only in terms of volatility, but also because of fraud.
Kimbal Musk, Elon’s brother, has launched one of these new kinds of nonprofits.
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Central banking was given to technocrats whose job is to make the difficult decisions. But there are parameters. And within these, central bankers must act independently, without fear or favour.
El Salvador is likely to become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.
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El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. This is a noble idea, but unworkable in the long term.
In happier days. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (centre) and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (left) pose as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes a selfie during his visit to the country in 2016.
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