Europe faces a structural shift
More EU debt issuance would be the best response to Trump’s tariffs, Silvia Merler argues that the European Union should think strategically and seize the opportunity to fill the void created by Trump
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Finance
Not Triffin, not Miran
We no longer live in a world where the reserve status of the dollar hinges on the US current account. Biagio Bossone says that status now depends on the credibility of US institutions, the depth of its markets, and the robustness of the infrastructure that underpins the global dollar system
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AI, fintechs, and banks
It’s only a matter of time before technological advances turn current generative AI issues into challenges rather than insurmountable problems. Michael Barr has high hopes for generative AI in making a sound and resilient financial system for all
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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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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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