The most popular and thought-provoking posts on Finance21
The EU has signalled its readiness to engage and negotiate with Donald Trump. Ursula von der Leyen warns of a race to the bottom and the need to avoid a trade conflict that would hurt both sides and the global economy
Pragmatic and principled in an era of harsh geostrategic competition Read More »
Trump could bring political contagion that harms the very functioning of the European Union. Heather Grabbe and Jean Pisani-Ferry argue that Trumpism could fatally undermine European integration if governments do not stand firm and defend the EU’s law-based system
Political contagion in Europe: can the European Union survive Trumpism? Read More »
The digitalisation of payments has accelerated. Ulrich Bindseil, George Pantelopoulos and Charles-Enguerrand Coste provide a critical review of terminology, clarifying the essence of new technologies in the field of payments to facilitate ongoing discussions
Digital money and finance: a critical review of terminology Read More »
Quantum computers may have a profound impact on the financial system. Raphael Auer, Angela Dupont, Leonardo Gambacorta, Joon Suk Park, Koji Takahashi, and Andras Valko explore the transformative potential to the financial system
Quantum computing and the financial system: opportunities and risks Read More »
Piero Cipollone argues that recent advancements in digital technology offer an opportunity to create an integrated European capital market for digital assets
Towards a digital capital markets union Read More »
Innovation, investment and integration. Luis de Guindos discusses the revival of productivity growth in the euro area – a critical challenge that demands urgent attention and collective action
Bridging the gap: reviving the euro area’s productivity growth Read More »
Extreme weather events are bringing devastating consequences for an increasing number of people. Senne Aerts, Livio Stracca and Agnieszka Trzcinska highlight the uncertainties and the importance of continued dialogue to refine our understanding of climate-induced economic losses
Measuring economic losses caused by climate change Read More »
The Draghi report on The Future of European Competitiveness is a milestone. Cristina Caffarra argues that not delivering on innovation and growth is the key takeaway, and is not a prescription to relax competition enforcement
Draghi’s real message on European competition enforcement Read More »
Cees Vermaas explains how public markets are underserving many companies, and how the growing private company economy needs an efficient and cost-effective solution for share trading
A capital markets solution for private companies Read More »
Patrick Minford argues that the Labour government’s obsession with absurd fiscal rules and muddles over monetary policy will skewer the new Labour government’s policy for UK growth
Out of the frying pan into the fire Read More »
