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Higher income and risks together tests bank regulators
Higher interest rates are helping many banks to report strong profits, while also putting fragile banks under pressure
InternationalSecurity of software supply chain will tighten
The rise in cybercrime and hostile nation-state activity are increasing the need for tightening the security of software
InternationalBank risk real effects larger in EU than United States
Differences in the banking system structure in Europe compared with the United States leave European banks vulnerable
InternationalAdoption of new technologies raises cybersecurity need
New technologies are being adopted widely to boost economic gains and services, but they are also expanding cyber risks
InternationalTighter lending fuels risk of harder economic landing
Bank lending standards have become stricter after the demise of SVB and Credit Suisse and this will impact real activity
InternationalTemporary weakness obscures long-term lithium growth
Lithium prices have fallen sharply this year, triggered by China’s EV subsidies ending
InternationalGlobal spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
InternationalGlobal cocaine trade will evolve rapidly
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the cocaine trade, which is a hotbed of development and innovation
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