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...
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...
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...
Australia's jobs data surprises again in April, further reduces chances of RBA rate cuts
May 18, 2017 12:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks
Australias labour market data released on Thursday showed that employment was up strongly in April, following on from the very strong result for March. Data showed that employment rose 37.4k in April, following the 60k...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects