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1 – 10 of 27Among the charged are former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, former Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, and current Central Bank Governor Edward Scicluna. The charges are the latest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287153
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The economy has not grown in the past two quarters and, on a per capita basis, has declined for six consecutive quarters. With the Bank of Canada ruling out interest rate cuts…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284433
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This creates a clear contextual divide, ahead of consequential European Parliament, US and UK elections in 2024. The inability of the central banks to forecast inflation or growth…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284164
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Disinflation is underway on both sides of the North Atlantic, but it is not yet deeply entrenched, giving both central banks a reason to delay cuts. The ECB must contend with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285238
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Hedge funds are systemically important participants in financial markets and their preference for leverage amplifies their impact, especially when interest rate changes prompt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286470
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This financing gap -- between what SMEs require to meet expansion targets and what they can raise from internal or external sources -- has been estimated at 1.1-2.2% of GDP…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285339
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Some of these rules will directly impact UK-based financial services firms enmeshed in UK markets, though the United Kingdom aspires to diverge from the common regulatory regime…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287041
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The economy has recovered somewhat from the one-third contraction in 2022 caused by Russia's invasion. Government spending, mainly on defence, dominates but agriculture has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283880
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is determined to win the city back from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). With a population of over 16 million, Istanbul accounts for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285186
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This offers Ukraine enhanced connectivity to the EU, increasing the volume of throughputs in response to Russia’s restrictions on Black Sea shipping, but also responding to…