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Mexico’s capital market reforms set to catalyse SME financing

January 17, 2024

The reforms improve access to capital markets for small and medium-sized companies and expand investment opportunities.

Africa solar panels

The small green solution to Africa’s big electricity problem

January 17, 2024

Small-scale solar deployments have been instrumental in improving energy access and security across the continent. Consolidation in the market is set to attract increased attention from mainstream investors.

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Japan nurtures new financial hubs

January 16, 2024

In a bid to attract international talent and investors, Japan is looking at how it can replicate other countries’ successes in developing cities into hubs for financial institutions and fintechs.

Bitcoin ETFs

Much anticipated, the US SEC approves bitcoin ETFs

January 16, 2024

Considered an unwelcoming environment for cryptocurrencies, the US enters the fray in allowing bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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Brazil’s tax reform could affect banks positively, but only in the long term

January 15, 2024

The overhaul of the tax system will likely translate into increased growth. Meanwhile, financial institutions will have to readjust to the new regulation which imposes a cap on interest rates for revolving credit card operations. 

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Chinese banks’ stress test reveals capital pressure

January 12, 2024

As laid bare by stress test results, relevant credit growth in China is unlikely as it could further undermine banks’ loss absorption capacity.

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Where US investment banks might be heading in 2024

January 12, 2024

With giant Wall Street banks set to publish results over the following week, Michael Klimes looks at what analysts expect.

Indonesia nickel mine

Indonesian banks under increasing regulatory pressure to disclose climate risks

January 9, 2024

Indonesia’s financial watchdog expects all banks to start scrutinising their carbon-intensive loan books more closely for climate risks, but accurate emissions data remains challenging.

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Will 2024 see stronger structures built around transition finance?

January 4, 2024

If 2023 was about regulators clamping down on greenwashing and the overuse of terms such as ‘green’ and ‘ESG’, will 2024 be about bringing greater clarity around transition finance?

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Explainer: How does the EU’s CSRD affect you?

January 4, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive came into force. But what is it, and what do you need to know about it? 

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