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Russia will have fewer new special economic zones
A scheme to encourage hi-tech and foreign investment is subjected to greater scrutiny after mixed results
RussiaEfforts to standardise Islamic finance will struggle
The Dana Gas case shows the danger of a lack of centralised governance for the 2-trillion-dollar Islamic finance sector
InternationalJackson Hole meet risks intensifying investor concerns
Ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting, European strength and US weakness are fuelling investor bets on policy convergence
InternationalNuclear states will ignore arms ban treaty
States without nuclear weapons are seeking to ban possession and shame states that have them
InternationalAutomotive batteries will drive world cobalt prospects
The cobalt price has surged this year, driven by speculation, electric vehicle demand, stockpiling and supply concerns
InternationalMainstream interest in cryptocurrencies has momentum
The concept is finding more applications beyond just functioning as a currency
InternationalWorldwide cyber risk coverage is fast evolving
Recent ransomware attacks have sent interest in cyber insurance soaring
InternationalThe G20 Compact with Africa will aid investment flows
Last month’s summit saw the G20 launch its first major Africa initiative, with enhanced ownership by recipient countries
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