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US bank volatility has less impact than in the EU

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EU/US

Although most banks remain stable, and central banks are primed to support any in difficulty, the combination of slower GDP growth, above-target inflation and fast-rising interest…

'Brexit' fallout could hit EU financial assets widely

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EU

The potential fallout from 'Brexit' on both UK and EU-wide financial assets.

Malaysia bank merger failure exacerbates future risks

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MALAYSIA

Malaysian banking outlook ahead of ASEAN financial integration.

Any further euro-area integration would be complex

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EURO-AREA

The 'five presidents' report', prepared with the presidents of the Eurogroup, ECB and European Council and Parliament, is the result of efforts to restart EU institutional reform…

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…

US policy moves create China openings in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA/CHINA

Chinese opportunities in Latin America.

Fed hike will hit South-east Asian liquidity and debt

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Implications of a US rates hike for South-east Asian economies.

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

WTO accession will bring slow benefits for Kazakhstan

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KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan's WTO membership.

US equities will drive market volatility and gains

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INTERNATIONAL

The combination of more COVID-19 cases in parts of the United States and unprecedented monetary and fiscal stimulus is straining the dollar. In parallel, the euro is benefiting…