Finance
China and the AIIB on the Belt and Road: Power sans control
The multilateral development bank remains a key instrument of China’s foreign and development policy, even with its emancipation.
Shadow banking in China: the potential for financial domino effect
Limits in acquiring capital push Chinese firms to rely on shadow banking, in turn finding a large and willing customer base, risking China’s stability.
Trust is in short supply in recent years. What does that mean for investors?
New data suggests plummeting levels of trust worldwide in many governmental and private institutions, with far-reaching international consequences.
Decisions delayed once again over Greece’s bailout
Greece is in the spotlight as debates regarding its bailout continue. Its fate is in the hands of the IMF, the EU and upcoming elections in Europe.
Under the Radar: Mongolia’s banks threaten economic crash
Mongolia’s risk-laden and poorly managed banks are a major threat to national stability, as a bond repayment deadline threatens to trigger a default.
Chinese currency management in 2017
China has exercised control over Renminbi valuation, but currency management tools are under stress. China faces challenges to its long term growth targets.
The long shadow of 2016
Events that unfolded in 2016 are likely to continue to affect senior level decision making processes in the foreseeable future as the global economy moves toward a period of heightened uncertainty.
Under Trump, the national debt has the potential to grow
Donald Trump faces a myriad of problems upon inauguration this month. Among the financial and economic dilemmas is the national debt.
Ecuador’s economic future: better without Correa?
The current political situation under Rafael Correa’s socialist government is worrisome for foreign investors, but several factors make for a more attractive market to invest in. The upcoming presidential elections
Under the Radar: Venezuela divorces itself from reality
Venezuela is seeing conspiracy theories behind its inflation worries and suspension from Mercosur, as Caracas becomes increasingly divorced from reality.
