In the week ending February 28, leading stock markets around the world faced their worst week since the financial crisis of 2008. And things could get worse.
Will the all-time lowest rate in the world of -0.75% be enough for these alpine explorers?
As smoke from Australia’s bushfires streams over South America, bankers are beginning to take seriously the possibility of extreme events.
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How many people realise that the central banks’ great programme for reviving the global economy involves hand-picking which companies and sectors to help out?
No coordination on macroeconomic policies in Nigeria
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Volcker’s legacy involves more than fighting inflation – he showed why central banks need to remain free of meddling from politicians, including the president.
Sweden’s central bank ways it will no longer invest in assets from governments with large climate footprints, even if the yields were high.
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Central banks are increasingly taking into account climate change in deciding how to invest.
Major players in global electronic payments are shying away from Libra, spooked by the scrutiny Facebook’s operations are attracting from regulators around the world.
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Central banks are expected to act without fear or favour. But to deal with climate change, they may have to encourage financial institutions to favour certain types of activities over others.
The Central Bank of Kenya has financial inclusion in its stewardship of the financial system.
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In many countries people are now paying more for bonds than they will receive at maturity. These negative interest rates should make it a good time for investment.
Distinguished Professor and Derek Schrier and Cecily Cameron Chair in Development Economics, School of Economics and Business Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand