Central bankers discussed the emerging central bank digital currency (CBDC) environment at the Sibos conference in Beijing on Tuesday. According to Finextra, representatives from China, the Bahamas, Kazakhstan and Europe spoke about the nuances of this growing subset of the fintech sector. Key takeaway: For widespread CBDC adoption to become a reality, a more complete … Read more
Global Finance magazine interviewed Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona, who earned an “A–” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. Remolona talks about the country’s early decision on cutting rates, its credit growth, and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. Global Finance: What is the Philippines economic growth outlook for 2024-25? The … Read more
Tel AVIV: Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. Israel said it conducted a precise air strike on Beirut. Witnesses reported hearing a massive blast, and … Read more
Home Executive Interviews Brazil Central Bank President Campos Neto Sees Trade Friction As Big Risk To Global Economy Global Finance magazine interviewed Brazil Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto, who has been at the helm since February 2019. In recognition of his leadership in managing Brazil’s monetary policy, Campos Neto earned an “A” grade in … Read more
This article is part of the US-China Dynamics series, edited by Muqtedar Khan, Jiwon Nam and Amara Galileo. One of the founding fathers of geopolitics, Mackinder (1904), emphasizes the importance of Central Asia for the command in the world because of its location in the center of Eurasia. Similarly, Brzezinski (1997) highlights the geopolitical role … Read more