Publications

Weekly Insight: Bracing for Protectionism

Large global companies underperform small-cap stocks as trade tensions mount Will tighter financial conditions slow the pace of monetary policy normal

Economic Views: Saudi Arabia - Policy Rates Rise Ahead of Fed Move

The central banks of Saudi Arabia raised its policy rates by 25 basis points last Thursday The preemptive hike in policy rates may be partly due to co

Weekly Insight: Who's Afraid of a Big Bad Trade War?

Rising trade tensions continue to hang over equity markets-but pricing the uncertainty remains difficult Escalation of trade disputes could foreshadow

IIF Response: FCA Authorisation Consultation

The IIF has today submitted our comments to the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) on their consultation document "Our approach to authorization."

Global Macro Views: When will the US start overheating?

One month ago, average hourly earnings surprised to the upside, sparking anxiety that the US economy may - finally - be starting to overheat. We ar

Argentina: A Difficult Year

The peso is among the weakest EM currencies year-to-date. This reflects a rapidly widening current account deficit, in part due to pent-up demand. Whi

Algeria: Self-Reliance Has Its Limits

While political reforms may be delayed, a shift to private sector-led growth and diversification away from hydrocarbons would help to achieve sustaine

South Africa: Outlook Improves, but Risk Factors Remain

Recent political changes and policy adjustments have improved investor and consumer sentiment.' Fiscal policy is focused on deficit reduction, which c

March 2018 Global Regulatory Update

stress testing recovery and resolution AML/CFT accounting disclosure insurance fintech/regtech upcoming events

Capital Flows to Frontier Markets: Gaining Momentum

An upturn in global activity and still-loose global financial conditions support strong demand for frontier market assets' With strong portfolio flows

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