Why do financial crises happen so often?
Jon Danielsson argues that failures in regulation are a key reason for financial crises, and proposes that the authorities adopt diversification to build a more resilient financial system
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Finance
How to unlock the AI productivity promise
The rapid adoption of AI is transforming the finance sector. Martijn Groot examines the latest research on the challenges and opportunities in harnessing the AI productivity promise
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Bulgaria in the eurozone, when?
Bulgaria meets all the nominal convergence criteria, except the one of inflation. Dimitar Radev examines the benefits in joining the eurozone as quickly as possible
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How the new EU fiscal rules can succeed
The EU has enacted new rules that overhaul the Stability and Growth Pact. Lucio Pench considers the issues that need to be addressed to ensure the new fiscal rules succeed
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Elections and devaluations
An unprecedented number of voters will go to the polls globally in 2024. Jeffrey Frankel discusses incumbent’s efforts to buoy the economy and the post-election economic situations
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Innovation, integration and independence
Innovative, integrated and independent retail payments are crucial components of our monetary system. As payments transition into the digital era, Piero Cipollone discusses taking the Single Euro Payments Area to the next level
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A virtuous circle
Trust is essential for the success of public policies. Agustín Carstens argues that policymakers’ success in dealing with recent crises was due to the trust they had built over the years, which allowed them to take decisive action when required
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Taking advantage of AI
AI will both be of considerable help to the financial authorities and bring new challenges. Jon Danielsson and Andreas Uthemann discuss how the authorities might want to approach AI, where it can help, and what to watch out for
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Building for the future
World Commerce Review interviews Josephine George, Managing Director of the Bank of St Hele-na, the recipient of the WCR awards Best Bank for Financial Inclusion 2024 and Best Bank Startup in 21st Century, who discusses the bank’s use of new technology to support customer experience
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WCR Best Bank for Financial Inclusion 2024
World Commerce Review is pleased to announce that the Bank of St Helena Ltd has been awarded the WCR Best Bank for Financial Inclusion 2024.
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