Event: Going Global Live takes place on 14 & 15 Nov at ExCeL London

Going Global is Europe’s leading exhibition dedicated to providing businesses with absolutely everything they need to expand internationally, and trade overseas, in this uncertain...

Mainstreaming Islamic Social Finance

By Ebi Junaidi and Primandanu FA Over the years, Zakah (mandatory alms-giving), waqf (Islamic endowment funds) and Islamic not-for-profit microfinance have been regarded as traditional...

How International Observers Undervalue the Chinese Bond Market

By Dan Steinbock     Criticism is typical of vibrant international media. Yet, prejudiced biases in financial matters have the potential to harm investors worldwide. The...

The European Divorce: How will Brexit Affect People on Both Sides?

The Brexit is one of the most highly contested political events of our time. It is fraught with difficulty, confusion, and uncertainty. When Britons...

Dr Steinbock Update: Mexico’s Historical Election and Obrador’s Triumph

By Dan Steinbock                                            ...
Financial games

United States Deficits 101

By Richard Westra Beginning in the 1980s the United States transitioned from its position as predominant national economy and workshop of the post-war world to...
China and US on trading

Trump’s Tariffs Undermining America’s Economic Future

By Dan Steinbock As President Trump is again suspending the opportunity for trade compromise, new US tariffs are not only alienating US allies and partners...

Singapore as an ASEAN Asset Management Hub

By Francis Koh and Boris Liedtke Singapore like other ASEAN countries is also confronted with the universal challenge of retirement funding. Nonetheless, the authors argue...
Montreal, Canada - April 29, 2016: A blue and a black balloon are floating outside at a pro Uber rally.

The Gig Economy, Gigzombies, and Immigrants

By Anthony A. Gabb The author tracks key economic forces that have resulted in technological innovations which have given birth to the gig economy that...

How the Caribbean Government can Strategically Address the Different Challenges Facing the Region?

By Miguel Goede The Caribbean is a diverse group of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While the region presents various growth opportunities, it is grappling...

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China economic growth

China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...

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