Our 24/7 economy and the wealth of nations

May 19, 2017 04:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

This article is the third in our new series, Globalisation Under Pressure. We now live in a world where thanks to information and communication technologies we are able to produce and distribute goods, services and...

China's new anti-corruption body raises worrying questions about the rule of law

May 19, 2017 04:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Corruption is thought to cost China US$86 billion each year. Widespread corruption at all levels of Chinese society also worsens economic inequality, which could potentially lead to social unrest. Although no one doubts...

Global Geopolitics Series

The Belt and Road Initiative: China's vision for globalisation, Beijing-style

May 19, 2017 04:39 am UTC| Insights & Views

Chinas Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a multifaceted economic, diplomatic and geopolitical undertaking that has morphed through various iterations, from the New Silk Road to One Belt One Road. The BRI imagines a...

Sidelining God: why secular climate projects in the Pacific Islands are failing

May 19, 2017 04:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

Unless you are cocooned in a tourist bubble, it is hardly possible to miss God when you visit the Pacific Islands. In every village and on every main street there seems to be a church or temple, packed to bursting point on...

Research shows the banks will pass the bank levy on to customers

May 19, 2017 04:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Studies of European countries show that bank taxes similar to the 0.06% bank levy introduced by the government in the 2017 federal budget will be largely borne by customers, not shareholders. The levy could also make...

FxWirePro: Bullish, bearish scenarios, key driving forces and hedging vehicles of KRW

May 18, 2017 13:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Bearish KRW risk scenarios: 1) China growth slows more sharply than expected 2) No fiscal stimulus is delivered 3) External demand slows Bullish KRW risk scenarios: 1) China slowdown is shallow 2) US...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Should Banxico display a bit more optimism or cautiousness? Strategic hedging via call spreads

May 18, 2017 12:55 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The Mexican central bank will decide on its key rate tonight. The majority of market participants expect unchanged key rates. After all, the central bank has already hiked its key rate by a total of 350bp over the past...