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Prospects for fintech in 2017-22

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PROSPECTS 2017-22

Prospects for Fintech in 2017-2022

ECB balance sheet reduction raises fragmentation risks

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INTERNATIONAL

At USD8.3tn, the ECB’s balance sheet is on a par with that of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). To date, the ECB's QT has focused on banks repaying loans taken from the ECB since 2019…

Algeria's central bank will press ahead with reforms

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ALGERIA

The initiative follows the passage of a new monetary and banking law in June that enhanced the central bank’s independence, which included authorisation for it to introduce…

Devolution offers rewards in Egypt, but may be gradual

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EGYPT

The Local Administration Draft Law.

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress since 2021 in developing its renewable energy sector. However, it contributes less than 5% to total electricity output. By end-2023…

Japan's coast guard takes on role as 'second navy'

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JAPAN

Japan's coast guard.

Artificial intelligence will disrupt job markets

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INTERNATIONAL

Developments in AI over the past year have generated much excitement. However, the glare of such news often creates difficulty in allowing individuals to understand its real, and…

Reforms will strengthen policy implementation in China

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CHINA

Reforms to the relationship betwen central and local government in China.

Japan will become a more formidable military power

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JAPAN

Two changes have attracted particular attention: a massive increase in defence spending and the acquisition of 'counterstrike' capability -- the ability to hit enemy launch sites…

Australia visa changes respond to mounting pressures

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AUSTRALIA

The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…