Dilemmas for the EU
The EU is grappling with deficit-financing of defence expenditure and maintenance of fiscal discipline. Lucio Pench assesses the implications of the recourse to the escape clauses of the Stability and Growth Pact
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Finance
The digital euro: retaining control
The digital euro is not just about creating a new form of money, says Philip R Lane. It is about ensuring that Europe retains control over its monetary and financial destiny in the digital age against increasing geopolitical fragmentation
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A robust strategy for a new era
The level of uncertainty is exceptionally high. Christine Lagarde says maintaining stability in a new era will be hard, and will require an ability to react as necessary
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Completing Ukraine’s reconstruction architecture
The Russia-Ukraine war may end this year and reinforces the necessity of planning Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. Barry Eichengreen and Vladyslav Rashkovan take stock of what has been accomplished so far and what still needs to be done
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Delivering value in M&A
M&A in the UK financial sector is gaining momentum. Jose Erasun considers the critical role of data management in navigating challenges and transforming them into strategic advantages
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Regulating AI in the financial sector
Juan Carlos Crisanto, Cris Benson Leuterio, Jermy Prenio and Jeffery Yong explore the potential impact of AI on the financial sector, focusing on operational efficiency, risk management and customer experience
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Acta, non verba
Alberto Di Iorio, Emilie Fitzgerald, Thomas Lammer, Antonio Perrella, Tara Rice, Federico Semorile and Stefano Siviero call to focus on tangible results in interlinking fast payment systems to enhance crossborder payments
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How offshore banking can secure your financial future
Global financial instability continues to be a major concern. Luigi Wewege explores offshore banking and how it has evolved for individuals and businesses as a forward-thinking strategy for financial security in 2025 and beyond
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The rising tide of climate action
Climate change is affecting weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe. Caspar Siegert and James Talbot review some prominent examples of central banks having adjusted their monetary policy operations to account for climate factors
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How to improve the EUs sustainable finance framework
The EU is nudging corporate behaviour to adopt rules on sustainability. Silvia Merler discusses five adjustments would make the EU sustainable finance framework more effective at delivering the desired alignment of incentives
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