World Bank
The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement with grave potential consequences, Eoin McLaughlin, Cristián Ducoing & Nicholas Hanley argue
5th Sep 24, 11:02am
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The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement with grave potential consequences, Eoin McLaughlin, Cristián Ducoing & Nicholas Hanley argue
Regardless of whether AI is seen as miraculous or merely helpful, the question remains: how can we ensure that its benefits are available to everyone?
10th Feb 24, 9:40am
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Regardless of whether AI is seen as miraculous or merely helpful, the question remains: how can we ensure that its benefits are available to everyone?
ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
6th Sep 23, 9:28am
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ACT's David Seymour on the positivity of business, a desire for easier foreign direct investment rules, the RMA & more
Brics expansion: With 6 more nations set to join, just what are they buying into?
25th Aug 23, 9:19am
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Brics expansion: With 6 more nations set to join, just what are they buying into?
How US interest rate hikes have increased the risk of economic & social instability around the world
Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US, but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations, Cristina Bodea says
4th Aug 23, 10:21am
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Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US, but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations, Cristina Bodea says
Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
17th Nov 22, 2:04pm
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Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
David Malpass urges policymakers to focus on five areas in order to avert a prolonged period of high inflation and low growth
8th Jun 22, 9:55am
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David Malpass urges policymakers to focus on five areas in order to avert a prolonged period of high inflation and low growth
A red faced World Bank dumps the 'Doing Business' report NZ's MBIE cherishes and uses as a performance measure
22nd Sep 21, 7:18am
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A red faced World Bank dumps the 'Doing Business' report NZ's MBIE cherishes and uses as a performance measure
Paola Subacchi applauds the US treasury secretary's leadership in supporting IMF action to help low-income countries
11th Mar 21, 9:23am
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Paola Subacchi applauds the US treasury secretary's leadership in supporting IMF action to help low-income countries
Kevin Gallagher and Rebecca Ray highlight the potential benefits, and risks, of China's massive increase in lending to poorer countries
10th Dec 20, 9:19am
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Kevin Gallagher and Rebecca Ray highlight the potential benefits, and risks, of China's massive increase in lending to poorer countries
Gareth Vaughan on a green future v an authoritarian future, ancient hunter-gathers & modern day anxiety, debt relief for poor countries, Billy Te Kahika in the South China Morning Post, the teeny tiny EU unifier
8th Oct 20, 9:34am
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Gareth Vaughan on a green future v an authoritarian future, ancient hunter-gathers & modern day anxiety, debt relief for poor countries, Billy Te Kahika in the South China Morning Post, the teeny tiny EU unifier
Patrick Bolton, et al. say any repayment freeze to help emerging economies withstand COVID-19 must include all private creditors
26th Apr 20, 3:51pm
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Patrick Bolton, et al. say any repayment freeze to help emerging economies withstand COVID-19 must include all private creditors
Gareth Vaughan on how capitalism broke young adulthood, fighting fake news in Finland, the World Bank's Doing Business Report cops a serve, tracking the Coronavirus and political satire in the US
2nd Feb 20, 6:02am
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Gareth Vaughan on how capitalism broke young adulthood, fighting fake news in Finland, the World Bank's Doing Business Report cops a serve, tracking the Coronavirus and political satire in the US
Global Financial Development Report from World Bank Group looks at bank regulation and supervision a decade after the Global Financial Crisis
13th Nov 19, 10:36am
Global Financial Development Report from World Bank Group looks at bank regulation and supervision a decade after the Global Financial Crisis
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment to seek Cabinet approval soon for policy proposals that aim to improve the transparency of New Zealand company & limited partnership ownership
1st Nov 19, 6:00am
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment to seek Cabinet approval soon for policy proposals that aim to improve the transparency of New Zealand company & limited partnership ownership
The Financial Markets Authority moves to establish guidelines for the 'flavour of the month' green bond market against the backdrop of growing international concerns about climate change
7th Oct 19, 8:01am
The Financial Markets Authority moves to establish guidelines for the 'flavour of the month' green bond market against the backdrop of growing international concerns about climate change
Patrick Watson says using tariffs and other trade barriers isn't how we got the strong economy some current leaders idealise, noting they often deliver the opposite
25th Jul 19, 10:22am
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Patrick Watson says using tariffs and other trade barriers isn't how we got the strong economy some current leaders idealise, noting they often deliver the opposite
Discussion paper from Local Government New Zealand, with the backing of the NZ Initiative, calls for devolution of power including taxing from central to local government
8th Jul 19, 9:53pm
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Discussion paper from Local Government New Zealand, with the backing of the NZ Initiative, calls for devolution of power including taxing from central to local government
The weak state of the global economy conceals an even gloomier story: the worsening plight of the world’s poorest people. Slower growth will make their climb out of poverty even harder; Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is worried
30th Jun 19, 6:31am
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The weak state of the global economy conceals an even gloomier story: the worsening plight of the world’s poorest people. Slower growth will make their climb out of poverty even harder; Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is worried
Social impacts of banking crises a relevant consideration for bank capital policy, RBNZ background paper on proposals to increase bank capital requirements says
5th Apr 19, 5:00am
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Social impacts of banking crises a relevant consideration for bank capital policy, RBNZ background paper on proposals to increase bank capital requirements says
From North Korean gun running to El Chapo's drugs cartel; New Zealand Police have received more than 350 criminal investigation enquiries about NZ companies the notorious Taylors established
6th Dec 18, 5:00am
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From North Korean gun running to El Chapo's drugs cartel; New Zealand Police have received more than 350 criminal investigation enquiries about NZ companies the notorious Taylors established
Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson argues globalization is slowly reversing meaning politicians should try to minimize the pain instead of adding to it
5th Dec 18, 12:20pm
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Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson argues globalization is slowly reversing meaning politicians should try to minimize the pain instead of adding to it
Gareth Vaughan writes to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi arguing for tougher action over the misuse of NZ companies and our FSPR
23rd Jan 18, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan writes to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi arguing for tougher action over the misuse of NZ companies and our FSPR
Egg on Elliott's face, World Bank sees cyclical recovery, Paymark sale concludes, PSD2 underway, house sales volumes soft, the year for social payments & more
22nd Jan 18, 9:47am
Egg on Elliott's face, World Bank sees cyclical recovery, Paymark sale concludes, PSD2 underway, house sales volumes soft, the year for social payments & more
Six years after then Commerce Minister Simon Power detailed extensive problems with NZ shell companies, the problem persists. So what can be done about this?
22nd Nov 17, 5:32pm
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Six years after then Commerce Minister Simon Power detailed extensive problems with NZ shell companies, the problem persists. So what can be done about this?