Chief economists on what’s next for the global economy
Apr 1, 2026 · So, one month into the conflict, how has the global economic outlook changed? And what will be the implications for energy supply, food systems, financial markets and people? Four leading …
Discover this week's must-read finance stories | World Economic Forum
Mar 24, 2026 · Catch up on the key stories and developments shaping the financial world. Top stories: Energy shock shakes markets; Investors move to cash amid uncertainty and volatility; European …
Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation - The World …
Jan 23, 2025 · The Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report represents a call to action from the private sector to protect the global financial system’s most essential elements, establishing …
How should financial institutions navigate a fragmented world?
Jul 3, 2025 · Geopolitical tensions, especially US-China trade barriers, are fragmenting the global financial system; financial institutions must adapt to stay resilient.
Global finance’s new foundation: banks and blockchains
Jan 19, 2026 · A convergence is taking shape as banks adopt blockchain infrastructure, and blockchains evolve to the needs of regulated institutions and global enterprises. After years of experimentation at …
Discover this month's must-read finance stories | World Economic Forum
Feb 23, 2026 · Catch up on the key stories and developments shaping the financial world. Top stories: Banks develop agentic AI; Private credit seizes 15% of global lending; African firms turn to …
Global financial standards are key in a fragmented world
Oct 15, 2024 · Why maintaining standard setting and extending it to areas such as digitalization and sustainability is vital amid a fragmented global financial system.
Is it time to modernize the global financial system?
Jan 15, 2024 · As the geographic map of extreme poverty changes, global financial system leaders know that it is time for reform to reach the communities most affected.
Why financial health should be the next global priority
Mar 19, 2026 · Financial inclusion is rising globally yet financial resilience remains stagnant for over half of adults. Policy-makers must shift focus from basic account access to comprehensive measures of …
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