OPINION/EDITORIAL

Africa: Changes looming for carbon markets as developing economies implement laws around Paris Agreement commitments

July 19, 2023/Baker McKenzie By Kieran Whyte, Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Sector Group, and Clara Hansen, Candidate Attorney, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg   In the last few years, the number of voluntary carbon markets has increased as a result of the operationalisation of the Paris Agreement […]

China’s Growth to Remain Above Target as Recovery Momentum Fades

July 18, 2023/Fitch Ratings Recent data point to a swiftly fading rebound in China from the reopening at end-2022, but GDP growth should still remain above the 2023 government target of 5% as consumption normalises and policy support buttresses infrastructure investment, says Fitch Ratings. We expect growth to hold up […]

Five Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Estate Plan

July 18, 2023/Hill+Knowlton Strategies By Rotimi Obende The concept of Estate Planning dates to ancient civilizations, when people began to think about how their assets would be distributed after their death. In ancient Egypt, for example, people would often create a Will, which was a legal document that outlined their […]