World leaders and governments must do much more to modernise international financial systems so that they serve everyone, not just the wealthiest nations
Its equality scorecard appears to be on track but critics claim that the reality is somewhat different.
The Basel III global reforms to strengthen bank supervision and regulation are kicking in, affecting how finance can operate elsewhere in Africa.
New regulations will require investors to bear the risk of South African bank failures.
The Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, on Friday called the country’s austerity programme a matter of national survival.
Fresh from his victory on landmark healthcare legislation, United States President Barack Obama is ready to take on Wall Street.