Geopolitics and finance: the growing risk of global fragmentation
Geopolitical uncertainty is having an increasingly significant impact on capital flows and cross-border financial transactions. The result is a system in which certain operations are being delayed, reconsidered or subjected to greater scrutiny.
A shift in the rules of the international game, accompanied by uncertainty over…
Carry trade has become one of the most significant phenomena for understanding the dynamics of international financial markets. It is no longer merely a strategy employed by investment desks or hedge funds but a mechanism capable of influencing global liquidity, foreign exchange markets and capital flows between the world’s major economies.
The system increasingly resembles…
The publication jointly prepared by the World Trade Organization, the International Trade Centre and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development provides a structured and systematic overview of tariff policies and key non tariff measures implemented by more than 170 economies and customs territories. This document serves as an authoritative source for comparative analysis…
From the neoliberal myth to the return of the state
For over forty years, one of the most profound cultural transformations in Western economy has been built around a seemingly simple premise: if left free to operate, the market would naturally tend towards efficiency, growth and collective well-being.
This premise has become one of the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a technological revolution. Today, it is one of the key factors redefining the balance of power amongst the world's leading economic powers, affecting financial markets, economic growth, national security and global competitiveness.
Leadership in AI is no longer measured solely by the ability to develop advanced algorithms but…
The Global Liveability Index 2026, published annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), ranks the world's most liveable cities by evaluating the quality of life across 173 urban centres. The report is recognised internationally as one of the most authoritative benchmarks for measuring urban liveability and is widely used by governments, businesses and investors to…
The new era of wealth transparency
For many years, it was widely believed that holding capital in foreign bank accounts, on fintech platforms or in digital wallets guaranteed a certain degree of confidentiality. Today, this assumption no longer reflects the reality.
Over the past decade, international tax co-operation has undergone an unprecedented transformation. More than…
China's strategy for the yuan is shifting the balance of global economy. Whilst Beijing aims to strengthen the international role of its currency, it continues to maintain a competitive exchange rate to support Chinese exports. This approach is boosting growth in the Asian giant but is also putting pressure on Europe and fuelling tension with…
Foreign Direct Investment in 2025: Global Growth with Uneven Momentum
In 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw a significant recovery. Global FDI flows exceeded USD 1.6 trillion, marking a substantial improvement compared with the previous year.
However, growth was uneven. While some advanced economies benefitted from a sharp rise in investment, other countries saw more…
The New Financial Paradigm Transforming Sustainable Investment
Blended Finance is entering a new era. Once regarded as a financing tool primarily reserved for governments, multilateral development banks, and development finance institutions, it is now evolving into a model where the private sector plays a leading role in designing and executing investment strategies.
The new report,…
