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Pressure on Iran’s banks raises chances of collapse

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IRAN

However, the signs of strain are becoming more marked. On December 15, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) issued an official warning to all financial institutions, threatening legal…

Turkish state banks’ use for policy may harm stability

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TURKEY

State banks’ increased use as policy instruments.

Panama will pursue transparency efforts in 2017

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PANAMA

Panama’s efforts to improve transparency.

Iraq’s three-year budget will promote state capture

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IRAQ

Parliament on June 12 approved a three-year budget mandating record high expenditure, including an increased public sector wage bill that accounts for a large proportion of…

'Profiling' use will expand beyond human personalities

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INTERNATIONAL

Profiling people and businesses.

Mexico election results will impede any major reforms

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)'s ruling National Regeneration Movement (Morena) succeeded, with its allies, in retaining a majority of seats in the lower house of…

Angolan government will point to early reform progress

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ANGOLA

The underperformance of the oil sector, coupled with a recent fuel distribution crisis, have combined to dampen growth forecasts for 2019. While President Joao Lourenco’s…

India's business and corporate climate blunts FDI plan

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INDIA

India's corporate culture and its impact on government plans to attract foreign investment.

Saudi power centralisation faces medium-term risks

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SAUDI ARABIA

Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Jordan may face further peaceful protests

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JORDAN

Razzaz was appointed after the dismissal of his predecessor following June's nationwide protests. These were ostensibly united around a common rejection of a new income tax law…