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Jun 7, 2023

<strong>Three challenges in cryptocurrency regulation</strong>

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Greg Brownstein</span>

Cryptocurrency regulators around the world face multiple challenges. They must protect customers and put in place safeguards to prevent the next FTX-style collapse, all while coordinating across diverse jurisdictions.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Econographics

Jun 5, 2023

Investors have been “de-risking” from China for years

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jeremy Mark</span>

The bottomline from Washington is clear: putting money in China is going to become riskier, and de-risking is only going to become more commonplace.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Jun 2, 2023

Only 11 percent of finance ministers and central bank governors are women

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Jessie Yin</span>

Some of the most powerful economic institutions in the world are led by women at the moment, but their success hasn’t translated to broad representation. Structural barriers continue to prevent many women from reaching top roles in finance and economics.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

Econographics

May 25, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard: US and G7 allies target Russia’s evasion and procurement networks

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Benjamin Mossberg and Castellum.AI</span>

Tackling export controls circumvention by Russia; the enforcement and effectiveness of the oil price cap; the failure of the US sanctions policy towards Sudan, and how to fix it.

Africa Europe & Eurasia
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Econographics

May 23, 2023

There is no alternative to US Treasuries

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Josh Lipsky</span>

In the wake of a US default, investors searching for safe assets may have no viable alternative to US Treasuries.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

May 19, 2023

<strong>Can FedNow bring the US closer to real-time payments?</strong>

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Piret Loone</span>

This year, the US will launch its FedNow instant payment network. But even after FedNow launches, the US will still have a ways to go before consumers can access instantaneous digital payments.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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May 15, 2023

The US debt ceiling stalemate threatens money market funds—and financial stability

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Hung Tran</span>

Money markets would be the first to react to a debt ceiling breach, heightening market turmoil at the wrong time and helping to raise the odds of a severe recession.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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May 10, 2023

What is the G7 still exporting to Russia? 

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Niels Graham</span>

One year into the Russia's invasion G7 nations continue to export nearly $5B a month to Moscow. A new proposal by the US at the G7 could greatly reduce this.

Economy & Business European Union

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May 8, 2023

<strong>Japan’s monetary trilemma is a warning to the world</strong>

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Mark Siegel</span>

High inflation, high levels of debt, and uncertain financial stability – Washington, London, Brussels, Frankfurt and beyond have much to learn from Tokyo's experience.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Econographics

May 1, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database: May 2023

Explore featured insight part of the May 2023 edition of Atlantic Council's Russia Sanctions Database.

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May 9, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard: Russia and beyond

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Charles Lichfield, Maia Nikoladze, Sophia Busch and Castellum.AI</span>

Checking the pulse of the Russian economy; Africa’s illicit gold trade, North Korea’s missile tests, and recent cyber sanctions.

Africa Conflict

Econographics

Apr 29, 2022

Wargaming a Western freeze of China’s foreign reserves

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

China's new Financial Stability Law creates a new framework for furthering financial stability in the country. This has implications for the United States, which is undergoing fiscal tightening, as well as emerging markets, where portfolio capital has begun flowing outward.

China East Asia

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Apr 28, 2022

Stocks on Mars and savings accounts on Venus? Accelerating female economic empowerment by narrowing the wealth gap between men and women

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Alexis Crow</span>

Temporary and structural policies now aim to boost women's economic prospects that have been diminished by the pandemic. But the question begs to be asked: what is the next “big thing” in female economic empowerment, and accordingly, in ESG policy and investment?

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Apr 21, 2022

Two years in: Assessing US and Euro area’s pandemic fiscal responses

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Jeff Goldstein</span>

Policymakers should examine their country’s fiscal policy infrastructure to ensure both approaches can be efficiently utilized during a future crisis.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Apr 21, 2022

The North-South divide is growing. Can a new Bretton Woods help?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou</span>

The growing divide is under the scanner as US Treasury Secretary Yellen and Colombian Finance Minister Restrepo both voiced a need to modernize the institutions.

Americas China

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Apr 20, 2022

China to roll out its version of quantitative easing

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

China's new Financial Stability Law creates a new framework for furthering financial stability in the country. This has implications for the United States, which is undergoing fiscal tightening, as well as emerging markets, where portfolio capital has begun flowing outward.

China East Asia

Econographics

Apr 12, 2022

Economic and financial multilateralism in disarray 

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou</span>

Multilateral development banks and multilateral financial institutions have grown in number. This could be a blessing and a curse.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Apr 11, 2022

“Inequality starts at the top”: Voting reforms in Bretton Woods Institutions

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou</span>

Full democratization of BWIs is not realistic. A more pragmatic approach would work towards a “double majority” system.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Apr 11, 2022

Democratic challenges at Bretton Woods Institutions

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou</span>

Voting quotas at Bretton Woods Institutions continue reflecting the 1944 power structure, despite significant changes to the global economy.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Mar 25, 2022

Beijing’s message to financial markets: We’re listening

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Daniel H. Rosen, Logan Wright</span>

Chinese markets are in flux as they react to a domestic COVID outbreak, defaults by Chinese property developers, regulatory crackdowns against Chinese firms, and rising political risk associated with China’s alignment with Russia. The recent statement from the Financial Stability and Development Committee aims to stabilize this.

China Economy & Business