International

  • May 25, 2017
  • 7 min read

Vulnerabilities disclosure deeply divides

Debate is intensifying around intelligence agencies keeping secret computer system vulnerabilities they discover

International
  • May 22, 2017
  • 6 min read

Investors drawn to high-yield emerging market bonds

The emerging market rally has further to run despite political risks, stretched valuations and China’s crackdown

International
  • May 19, 2017
  • 7 min read

Multilateral development banks pivot to private sector

Plans are underway to encourage more private sector participation in infrastructure, but the financing gap is large

International
  • May 16, 2017
  • 7 min read

UN Oceans Conference may boost global fisheries focus

States are seeking to align their commercial and political interests with global oceans governance goals

United Nations
  • May 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Georgieva will face World Bank diplomatic test

The recently appointed CEO of the World Bank brings inside knowledge and connections to the role

International
  • May 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Global ransomware fight will be an uphill battle

A widespread ransomware attack over the weekend highlighted the limits of international cooperation in the cyber domain

International
  • May 12, 2017
  • 7 min read

Poor fundamentals keep iron ore prices under pressure

The iron ore price has fallen by about 40% since peaking near a three-year high in February and oversupply will persist

International
  • May 10, 2017
  • 7 min read

Tax changes could drive Greek shipowners abroad

Shipowners have stuck with the Greek flag but the government cannot count on the loyalty of such a mobile industry

Greece