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The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King: History and Heredity Endure in Britain
When Queen Victoria was invited to officially open the new town hall in Manchester in 1868, she agreed — on condition that the city’s civic leaders remove a statue of Oliver Cromwell. The traditionally radical city refused, and the Queen
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Africa’s Post-Pandemic Challenges Require Bold and Direct Responses
Gerald Ndosi considers the essentials of trade finance in Sub-Saharan African economies — amid post-pandemic chaos and Russia-Ukraine conflict… Covid-19 hit Africa hard; there was a sharp decrease in global trade and a rapid contraction of economic output. The International
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Deloitte & Touche: The Middle East’s Boost From Bank and Corporate Initiatives
The successful issuance of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) inaugural green bond in September 2022 is the latest in a series of green finance initiatives that have taken place in the Middle East. ADCB raised US$500m to support the
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Abu Dhabi Global Market: MENA’s Leading, Digital-First International Financial Centre, A Catalyst for Economic Growth
Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi has put a focus on gaining recognition for the United Arab Emirates as a knowledge-driven financial hub. It has undergone a radical transformation, building on the foundation of an oil-based economy. International financial centre
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UN Chief: Countries Bound for COP27 Must Make Climate Action ‘The Top Global Priority’
As government representatives begin the finalize the agenda for the COP27 climate change conference in Egypt next month, for pre-COP planning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital, Kinshasa, Secretary-General António Guterres told journalists in New York that the work ahead is
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Lord Waverley: PM Should Appoint Envoys If UK is Serious About Free Trade Agreement with India
Every community in both countries stands to benefit from an accord that will stand the test of time and be mutually advantageous. Free, independent, and democratic, India is a powerhouse that will play a pivotal role in world affairs, and
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CBRE: Proptech Fuels Commercial Real Estate Leasing Market
It is easier than ever to evaluate and compare the features and prices of residential rental properties. The obvious first step to find a rental home or apartment is to go online. Filter by size, number of rooms, equipment, location,
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Austen Robilliard: Astute Analysis and Robust Research for Better Fund Selection
Austen Robilliard, Investment Director at Murdoch Asset Management explains why the company’s investment management solutions are so successful. Austen Robilliard joined Murdoch Asset Management in 2007 and since then he and his team have been a major factor in the
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VR Headsets, Cyborgs and Legal Wrangles: Welcome to the Virtual Music World
AI takes a starring role in entertainment, from deceased stars performing from beyond the grave to digitally created rappers. What if you could harness the power of AI to create the perfect modern rapper? Well, someone tried — and the
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Paul Horrocks, OECD: Risk, Return, Impact – SDG Aims Need a Shift of Focus
Russia’s war on Ukraine and interruption of global food supplies has put greater pressure on the development system. Development finance resources will need to increasingly mobilise the private sector. The private sector, meanwhile, is looking for more access to ESG
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