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WEBUkraine secures fresh IMF funding amid Russian tensions. A fiscally responsible 2019 budget has convinced the IMF to resume aid to Ukraine. The $3.9bn commitment will offer a much needed boost to the country as it faces up to escalating Russian aggression. News.
Markets - World Finance
WEBThe world cannot afford to ignore the poorest countries. The International Development Association was founded on the belief that looking after the weakest economies is beneficial for all. The success stories of former borrowers prove that they were right, and IDA countries need global assistance now more than ever. Featured | Markets.
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How Gen Z is navigating the world of wealth
WEBJan 2, 2024 · More than 50 percent of the world’s population is under the age of 30. But raging global inflation means most of Gen Z, born in the late 1990s to late 2010s, can barely afford to pay rent and food bills. However, Gen Z is starting to harness its increasing buying muscle (see Fig 1) and the way they view their financial choices is different to ...
Ticking time bomb of debt - World Finance
WEBJul 30, 2024 · For many nations it is a ticking time bomb. It is not just the volume of debt that matters but also its composition. As the OECD explains in its annual review of global debt, the US, the world’s biggest economy, faces the prospect of renewing no less than a third of government debt during 2024. That is a small matter of $11.3trn.
Money, money, money - World Finance
WEBAug 19, 2021 · The PE industry is today deeply entrenched and widely recognised. In fact, with assets under management (AUM) increasing from $423.6bn in 2001 to $1.3trn in 2010 before shooting to $5trn in 2020, the industry is poised to play a greater role in the form of driving economic recovery and anchoring future growth.
The private equity storm - World Finance
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Data indicates that globally, assets under management in the private equity sector have increased significantly over the past decade from $2trn in 2013 to $8trn in 2023. The industry, however, remains relatively small compared to the public equity market, whose size stands at $100trn and banking sector balance sheets at $98trn.
Wealth Management - World Finance
WEBUOB Asset Management (UOBAM) is among the pioneers in Asia in using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance investment performance. By combining these innovative tools with established processes, the company has been able to leverage the best of traditional and modern investment techniques.
What COVID-19 means for financial globalisation - World Finance
WEBThis became evident on May 11, when US President Donald Trump ordered the federal pension fund – the world’s fifth-largest pension fund – to stop investing in Chinese equities. The move came in response to what the US Government perceived as persistent Chinese aggression – COVID-19 just being the straw that broke the camel’s back.