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Central Europe banks face low risk

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EASTERN EUROPE

Banks in the four Visegrad countries (V4) countries -- Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia -- are generally sound and well-capitalised, but regulators are vigilant in…

Brazil's political risk may rise sharply post-2018

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BRAZIL

The longer-term outlook for political stability.

Kenya bank woes belie strong 2016 growth prospects

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KENYA

However, Kenya's wider economic prospects are buoyant, underlined by the IMF's robust 6.0% GDP growth forecast for 2016 and 6.1% in 2017.

East-west EU divides will persist under new Commission

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EU

CEE influence in the new Commission.

Romania's tax collection inefficiencies will persist

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ROMANIA

Romania’s failings in VAT collection.

Canada's monarchy ties raise constitutional issues

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CANADA

The Queen’s death has brought many Canadian tributes to her personally, not least during the national commemorative ceremony in Ottawa also held on September 19, but in the coming…

Belarus will remain a dictatorship after Lukashenka

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BELARUS

Lukashenka has constructed a highly centralised and authoritarian system built on strong relations with Moscow. However, hopes for a more democratically inclined successor are…

Some Democrats want Biden to do more for Palestinians

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UNITED STATES

Although the Democratic Party remains broadly supportive, Israel can no longer assume unconditional support from Democratic politicians amid growing disagreements between…

Politics undermine Macau’s diversification plans

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MACAU

However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…

Indonesian local business climate set to worsen

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INDONESIA

Outlook for the business climate at the district and municipal levels.