Discussing how geopolitical relationships affect trade, with a focus on supply chains, trade finance and crossborder payments
Andrew Bailey looks at the benefits of a global financial system and talks about the UK’s current and future role in it. He argues that these benefits are global, not regional in nature. So global cooperation is needed to ensure a safe and strong financial system
The case for an open financial system Read More »
The long-term economic outlook for Africa is positive. Elise Donovan examines the enormous potential and the opportunities for wealth creation
Digital assets transforming Africa Read More »
Mehmet Burak Turgut is optimistic about CEE growth in 2021 following the successful development of COVID vaccines Will 2021 in CEECs look better than 2020?
Will 2021 in CEECs look better than 2020? Read More »
The phase of greatest Brexit-related uncertainty for the European financial sector ended on 1 January. Nicolas Véron believes it is increasingly apparent that London will be less dominant than before
The Brexit dust begins to settle Read More »
Crossborder payments are at the heart of the international monetary system. Tao Zhang considers the implications for monetary and financial stability of new forms of digital money
Digital money and financial stability Read More »
Kristalina Georgieva says the IMF stands ready to help foster a more resilient monetary system – one that is more inclusive, smarter, and greener
Four cornerstones of payments in the digital age Read More »
The COVID crisis has created economic calamity. Kristalina Georgieva argues that now is the time to build a more sustainable and equitable world
A new Bretton Woods moment Read More »
Tao Zhang considers the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and says we need to work together to ensure a green and sustainable future
The global and Asia economic outlook Read More »
Clemens Fuest and Jean Pisani-Ferry consider the EU budget, which has to be reassessed in light of the Next Generation EU programme
Financing the EU: new context, new responses Read More »
COVID-19 has had a drastic effect on global trade. Graham Bright discusses how technology can boost the recovery
Using technology for trade Read More »
