| Banks’ adoption of nature-related regulations rises across key regions |
| By Maud Abdelli |
| Governments, central banks and financial institutions around the world are becoming increasingly attuned to addressing the threats that climate change and nature loss pose to people, economies and ecosystems. From extreme weather events to dwindling supplies of natural resources, the crises demand strong policy signals and coordinated responses. Read the full commentary → |
Five implications of...
Leading maritime cities playing a key role in the green and digital shift
Which cities around the world offer the best infrastructure, and access to world-class talent and services, to help local maritime communities to adapt, connect and prosper?
The Leading Maritime Cities of the World 2022 report comes with a fresh analysis and ranking of global maritime hubs. Singapore, preserving its top position, is taking the lead in the digital and green transformation, attracting top experts and...
German and Chinese growth models are outdated, Nagel’s battle on two fronts: inflation and Europe, and more
THE WEEKEND REVIEW Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world
10-14 January 2022, Vol.13 Ed.2
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German and Chinese growth models are outdated: Economists are understandably focused on the uncertain near-term global outlook. But medium- and long-term prospects are discouraging given demographics, US/China tensions, excess leverage, reshoring and often limited...
Private digital currencies are here to stay; How Central America is recovering
Thursday 23 December 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.51.4
Commentary: The fight for your digital wallet
By Marcelo Prates in Brasília
The monetary landscape is being transformed by an increasingly aggressive fight for your digital wallet. What started slowly with bitcoin in 2008 has now become an inevitable reality: private digital currencies are here to stay. Even central bankers have started looking more seriously at issuing a widely...
Destination Greece!
Greece’s two main pillars of the economy are Shipping and Tourism – including its combination of Maritime Tourism in its entirety.
Following the World Travel Market exhibition at London’s ExCel centre earlier this month, where the success of Greece was outstanding as symbolised by its well displayed and busy pavilion, and amid a critical moment in the current geopolitical, financial and health concerns in an ever-changing scene on Planet Ocean – we present...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/18/destination-greece/
Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence
What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!
It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.
I am sure thousands will...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/
ECB deal ‘unbalanced’ for Germany, Roundtable with Bernard Jenkin MP
Commentary: ECB deal ‘unbalanced’ for Germany
By David Marsh in London
In the drawn-out annals of Franco-German wrangles over economic and monetary union, last week’s deal over top European posts, including the presidency of the European Central Bank, stands out as a French triumph. The nomination of Christine Lagarde, IMF managing director, to succeed Mario Draghi on 1 November has been greeted by some in Germany as providing...
Italy must revive sense of direction, Financial market manipulation
Commentary: Italy must revive sense of direction
By Antonio Armellini in Rome
The reversal in relative strength of Italy’s two governing partners, Lega and the Five Star Movement, did not bring greater clarity, as they continue to move along parallel and apparently unconnected tracks. On the one hand, there is a dire economic situation. On the other hand, there is the issue of an early general election, which could at least give...
USA’s president Donald Trump
Trump tariffs threaten world economy, Italy at a crossroads
Commentary: Trump tariffs threaten world economy
By Desmond Lachman in Washington
Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on the China trade issue could lead to a slowing in the world’s second largest economy. This is bound to have spillover effects on economies with which the country has strong trade links, and could contribute to global financial market instability. Seemingly oblivious to the lessons from the...
EU elections may end Italy coalition, Japanese and Chinese monetary policy meeting
Commentary: EU elections may end Italy coalition
By Antonio Armellini in Rome
For Italy’s ruling coalition, the European parliamentary elections are a test on the viability of governing together. If Salvini’s Liga makes strong gains as predicted, it would be a robust incentive for him to dissolve the coalition. The partnership between the Liga and the Five Star Movement was incohesive from the outset. It is...