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  • [New] ADB will help improve the financial viability of Georgia's large state-owned enterprises by enhancing their governance structures and financial frameworks, and supporting their participation in capital markets. Asian Development Bank
  • [New] The yuan fell sharply and Chinese shares skidded, dragging down markets broadly in Asia and dampening an equity rally spurred by a surprise rate cut in Switzerland that had investors wagering on who will ease policy next. The Telegraph
  • [New] We expect oil markets to remain tight in the short term, while geopolitical risks are also likely to create some bouts of volatility. The Telegraph
  • [New] Overnight aggressive buying seems to have run out of steam, and gold prices are correcting, given that rates markets have only marginally discounted the risk of more rate cuts for 2024. investing.com
  • [New] Whether considering an investment in an urban center, a rural retreat, or exploring opportunities in global markets, a nuanced understanding of geographical influences on real estate cycles is a valuable asset for any investor. Sitewire - Construction Lending and Draw Management Sof
  • [New] Despite the equity market's Goldilocks obsession, bond markets are still not as ready to dismiss the threat of a second wave of inflation, as evidenced by the 10 year US treasury yield pushing back towards its 2024 highs once again. Money to the Masses
  • [New] After powering global growth for decades, Chinese economic growth is slowing and, as a result, fewer of its financial reserves will be invested into international markets. UNIQ Family Wealth
  • [New] Propelled by expanding capital markets, shifting demographics, and resilience to inflation, Asia offers promising prospects, with the IMF projecting that Asia will contribute nearly 70% of global GDP growth this year. Future of Asset Management Asia
  • [New] Bond markets have slumped after a mixed batch of data on the US economy created uncertainty about when the Federal Reserve will announce a cut in interest rates. The Telegraph
  • The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will focus on it's mandate as the sole prudential regulator, while the Financial Markets Authority would assume the role of sole conduct regulator. The Beehive
  • If Google's proposals receive full approval from the U.K.'s Competition Markets Authority, effectively the global lead regulator on Privacy Sandbox, they argue, it could nullify any potential remedies sought by antitrust authorities in the U.S. Digiday
  • Competition with other jurisdictions - in a world in which many jurisdictions are opening up their waters for offshore wind development, offshore wind investors have to consider the relative merits of different markets and opportunities. Watson Farley & Williams
  • In a recent poll of 500 institutional investors, geopolitics ranked as the top risk to the global economy and markets in 2024. Foreign Affairs Magazine
  • The full-scale war has triggered a humanitarian crisis and increased risks in global capital flows, trade, and commodity markets worldwide. RoboForex Ltd
  • Since small open economies are vulnerable to fluctuations in world markets, they expand the public (welfare) sector to mitigate the risks associated with their high trade dependency. SpringerLink
  • Upside risks remain, including regional geopolitical tensions, volatility in international commodity markets, and global financial conditions. Dailynewsegypt
  • Adherence to Food Contact Materials regulations mitigates the risk of legal complications, ensuring a smooth and compliant entry into diverse global markets. SGSCorp
  • City figures have been leading calls for greater investment from homegrown start-ups amid fears over the health of London's public markets and a drop-off in domestic equity investment from pension funds in recent years. CityAM
  • The African Development Fund will be able to do even more, after the Bank Group governors authorized the Fund to use its equity in the capital markets. TechAfrica News
  • If the life-sciences markets within the golden triangle matched the growth seen in leading markets in the US, by 2035 it would generate 67,000 more jobs, £4bn in additional GVA per year and an extra £1.1bn per year in tax revenue to fund public services. Real Assets

Last updated: 26 March 2024



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