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Cryptocurrency regulation in South Asia is diverging

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SOUTH ASIA

Regulators worldwide are concerned about the impact of cryptos on systemic financial and political risks, yet progress on policy frameworks has been slow and the stance has…

Egypt's e-commerce will grow, albeit slower than hoped

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EGYPT

Egyptian e-commerce.

Crypto rules diverge across developing Asia

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ASIA

Most Asian states recognise the benefits of cryptocurrency adoption, such as low transaction costs for remittances and the introduction of blockchain technology into public…

Mexico banking sector set to grow and diversify

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MEXICO

Mexico is becoming increasingly attractive to foreign banks.

Global demand will outpace cyber risk insurability

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INTERNATIONAL

Cyber risk insurance outlook.

US-Russian arms competition will focus on India

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US/RUSSIA

India is the world's largest arms importer and its primary suppliers are Russia and the United States. Although the two suppliers largely sell their weapons to different customers…

Russia and EU in final phase of rubles-for-gas contest

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RUSSIA

EU states have said previously that payment must be in euros or dollars, as stipulated in contracts. A new advisory note from the Commission suggests that buyers could comply with…

US corporate distress will rise as retail sales slow

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UNITED STATES

The surge of retail sales during the pandemic is fading as consumers again spend on services at the expense of goods, while persistently high inflation and rising interest rates…

Tourism will settle to a new normal after the pandemic

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INTERNATIONAL

Tourism outlook.

Russian arms sales challenged by rivals and sanctions

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RUSSIA

Selling mainly to non-US allies in Asia and North Africa, Russia has been the world's second-largest arms exporter after the United States for the last decade. The 2020 dip seems…