Financial Reform
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From summits to substance: Europe’s chance to meet Africa on its terms
The clustering of Africa summits in 2026 is not coincidental. It reflects a continent whose geopolitical and economic weight is growing and whose governments are increasingly…
Barbados and Zambia’s leaders call for fix to global financial system
World leaders and governments must do much more to modernise international financial systems so that they serve everyone, not just the wealthiest nations
Financial sector feels the heat
Its equality scorecard appears to be on track but critics claim that the reality is somewhat different.
Banks can’t do business as usual
The Basel III global reforms to strengthen bank supervision and regulation are kicking in, affecting how finance can operate elsewhere in Africa.
Investors saddled with reform risk
New regulations will require investors to bear the risk of South African bank failures.
Papandreou: Greek rescue a matter of national survival
The Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, on Friday called the country’s austerity programme a matter of national survival.
Obama tackles Wall Street reform in next big push
Fresh from his victory on landmark healthcare legislation, United States President Barack Obama is ready to take on Wall Street.