One of the toughest challenges central bankers face is how to navigate the “Impossible Trinity” — maintaining monetary policy independence while allowing a steady flow of foreign capital and keeping …
India’s New Fintech Sandbox Program will be Managed by Recently Established International Financial Services Centres Authority
India’s new Fintech sandbox program will be managed by recently established International Financial Services Centres Authority.
Armenia broke cease-fire just after it started, Azerbaijan’s Aliyev says
Though Azerbaijan agreed to a fresh humanitarian cease-fire to exchange prisoners and bodies, Armenian forces broke the truce only minutes after it was supposed to take effect, …
Will $335 Million Peace with Israel Secure Sudan’s Religious Freedom?
Sudan was once the champion of Palestine. In 1967, the Arab League convened in the … Sudan is now eligible for relief on its $60 billion debt, with access to global finance. Negotiations are already …
Asian Banker deems ComBank ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ again
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was declared the ‘Best Trade Finance Bank in Sri Lanka’ for the third year in a row at 2020 Asian Banker Transaction Awards recently, in recognition of its achievements …
United States and Thailand Partner to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance
U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Michael George DeSombre and Minister of Finance Arkom Termpittayapaisith met today to discuss and exchange signed copies of the Framework to Strengthen Infrastructure …
Looking forward to Thailand’s future
In the months following Thailand’s March 2019 election … and residual opposition politicians are bought off with generous financial incentives that ensure their acquiescence.
U.S. slams Iran with another round of sanctions over support for ‘terrorist entities’
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum, the National Iranian Oil Company, and the National Iranian Tanker Company for providing financial support to Iran’s Islamic …
US sanctions Iran’s oil sector
Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force.
Turkey ETF Plummets on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Weakening Lira
A Turkey country-specific exchange traded fund plunged Monday as the Turkish lira currency hit a record low on growing concerns over geopolitical issues in the region, along with the broader risk-off …