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Africa's maturing private equity market set for growth

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AFRICA

Outlook for private equity in sub-Saharan Africa.

Greek banks have shed bad debt but remain vulnerable

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GREECE

Stronger balance sheets will reduce systemic risk in the sector. Efficient financial intermediation by Greek banks is a vital requirement for achieving economic growth targets in…

Funds may bide their time on Saudi equities

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SAUDI ARABIA

The move was in recognition that recent reforms have brought the country's capital markets into conformity with the minimum standards expected by major global investment funds…

EU’s leadership on AI governance faces tough tests

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EU

The proposal advances the Commission’s work over the last five years on developing the EU’s approach to AI. The EU seeks to become a global leader in responsibly developing and…

Colombia to deepen China trade and political ties

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COLOMBIA

Colombia is yet formally to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but may do so under President Gustavo Petro. Although Chinese investment offers major potential…

Doubts rise over future EU funding for Central Europe

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CENTRAL EUROPE

The outlook for continued EU structural fund inflows.

Russia faces twin hits from COVID-19 and cheap oil

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RUSSIA

The steep fall in global oil prices and rapid spread of COVID-19 have ended hopes of economic revival in 2020. The government has allocated 300 billion rubles (4 billion dollars…

European investment funding and behaviour is changing

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EUROPE

Investment financing and behaviour.

Artificial intelligence will be a key test for the EU

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EU

This comes after member states paved the way for a common EU approach to AI at the EU’s Digital Day on April 9.

UK fraud and tax evasion measures enhanced

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UNITED KINGDOM

Money laundering and terrorist financing clampdown.