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World Bank Says Preventing Violent Conflict Saves Lives, Money—Up to $70 Billion Annually

March 1, 2018/World Bank Preventing violent conflict saves lives and money—up to US$70 billion per year on average, according to a study published today by the World Bank and the United Nations. The new study, “Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict”, the first report on conflict prevention […]

WFE, McKinsey joint report on fintech in capital markets infrastructure industry reveals likely future innovations & opportunities

March 1, 2018/WFE The World Federation of Exchanges (“The WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, today published a joint report with global management consultancy McKinsey & Company’s Banking & Securities Practice (“McKinsey”), on the fintech landscape in the Capital Markets Infrastructure (CMI) industry. ​The report – entitled […]

ASEAN and the IMF: Working Together to Foster Inclusive Growth

February 27, 2018/IMF By Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director Keynote Speech at the High-Level International Conference “New Growth Models in a Changing Global Landscape” in Jakarta, Indonesia As Prepared for Delivery   1. Introduction Selamat pagi—Good morning! I would like to thank President Widodo, Governor Agus, and Minister Indrawati for their […]