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Digital currencies hold much promise for central banks

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INTERNATIONAL

Central bank digital currencies.

Shadow lending threatens China's financial stability

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CHINA

Shadow finance in China.

Colombia financial inclusion set to progress

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COLOMBIA

Financial inclusion in Colombia.

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…

Banking should be robust to tighter finance conditions

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INT

A global slowdown will depress banks' income, while also compromising credit quality and demanding increased provision against losses. The flattening of the yield curve is also an…

Policy in China still puts growth before deleveraging

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CHINA

Growth and deleveraging in China.

Global banking sector will see more structural changes

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INTERNATIONAL

Structural changes in the banking sector.

Off-grid solar model in Africa faces credit risks

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AFRICA

Th off-grid solar sector in Africa.

Kenya’s Hustler Fund may survive early challenges

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KENYA

The fund is an ambitious, complex and unorthodox approach to boosting financial inclusion and providing credit to citizens and small businesses, but it is not uncontroversial.

Pressure for drastic climate action to build post-COP

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INTERNATIONAL

The agreement has been widely criticised for its shortcomings, not least its failure to secure commitments to end coal use and to make major breakthroughs in climate governance…