Finance
The problem with helicopter money
Helicopter money requires central banks to make choices they cannot make while undermining their independence and inflation-targeting mandate.
Are emerging markets still a good investment?
Is the era of the BRICS over? In this debate, GRI asked two of its top analysts about the future of emerging economies.
Emerging markets are headed for trouble
Investors are currently tapping emerging markets in droves. That is soon about to stop as the Fed eventually raises rates and political risks intensify.
Detecting and preventing CEO email fraud
The FBI reports that over $3 billion have been lost due to CEO email frauds in the past three years. What is CEO email fraud, and how can it be prevented?
An emerging glimmer of hope for global investors
With central banks in developed markets unable to stimulate growth despite huge stimulus measures, the potential yield opportunities for investors in emerging markets with strong and improving fundamentals is great.
Basel III favours some regions, financing solutions over others
With any one-size-fits-all approach, the problem lies in establishing a level playing field across different national and regional regulatory frameworks.
Yuan turbulence bolsters China’s liberalisation efforts
The PBoC decided in mid-2015 to weaken the peg to the US dollar, triggering a yuan devaluation and market turbulence, but also opportunities for investors.
Under the Radar: Sukuk bonds boom in West Africa
West Africa has long been under-serviced by Islamic finance, yet 2016 is seeing major growth in sukuk issuances, with domestic and foreign interest piqued.
Rajan’s departure poses risk to India’s economy
With Raghuram Rajan exiting as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India by year’s end, the future of Indian economy and democracy faces new challenges.
Atlantic divergence in monetary policy as US economy outpaces EU
Over a longer horizon, a greater focus on domestic conditions means that the Fed may start raising rates from record lows well before European central banks.
