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Sustainable finance and ESG investingIn the wake of the COP26 meeting, financing a cleaner energy transition has become particularly relevant
Spotlight on BrexitThe UK and EU are struggling to forge an agreement on the terms for British departure from the economic bloc. Find our on-going analysis here.
The impact of coronavirusThe quarantine measures imposed to contain Covid-19 have put millions of companies at risk, and therefore the financial system that supports them.
Financial services league tablesWhich are the biggest banks in China, or the top pension funds in Turkey? Our financial services league tables give key data for major public, state and private financial companies in up to 60 countries across the world.
Banking turmoil – will it spread?The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse have raised fears of another 2008-09-style crisis. Most banks are far better capitalised than they were before the financial crisis, while regulators have stepped in quickly with additional measures to shore up investor confidence. Even so, there are risks – many related to rising interest rates – that should prompt some caution.
The world’s financial centresLondon, New York and Hong Kong have held up as top financial centres despite the crash of 2008-09 and the coronvirus pandemic. However, new challengers are emerging from Canada to China. What will be the impact of Brexit in the UK, protectionism in the US and the loss of autonomy from China in Hong Kong?
Cryptocurrencies and fintechFintech expanded rapidly during the pandemic, particularly in developing markets such as India. However, rising interest rates and slowing economic growth have brought new challenges as well new scrutiny by investors. One effect has been some dramatic failures by cryptocurrency and other fintech firms.
Policy and regulationIn the wake of the global financial crisis, international regulators and national governments have set new rules to make financial systems more resilient and minimise future bail-outs. Financial firms must evolve to thrive in these strict new regulatory environments.
Investors and the new era for geopolitics Global politics is becoming more volatile, creating uncertainty but also opportunities for businesses and investors. We have been tracking political and geopolitical stability for decades, compiling quarterly risk assessments for 180 geographies. Our dataset shows a clear rise in the… Find out more
War risks raise marine insurance premiums Attacks by Yemen's Houthis against cargo vessels will cause some insurers to stop insuring cargo vessel. Find out more
Climate change, geopolitics and AI present the biggest challenges facing businesses in 2024 EIU’s 13th annual industry report forecasts growth and key risks in six business sectors in 2024 Find out more
Global chart: why financial contagion is unlikely In mid-March the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, two regional US banks, triggered heightened investor uncertainty, raising the risk of bank runs and financial sector contagion. Find out more
Finance outlook 2024 EIU’s Finance outlook 2024 provides a comprehensive view of the challenges, opportunities and trends to watch in the coming year. Find out more
Managing financial risk amid global uncertainty EIU’s latest report takes a closer look at sovereign, currency and banking sector risk trends, providing a holistic view of the global risk landscape. Find out more
The Middle East’s banking sector resilience Explore EIU’s forecasts for the Middle East’s banking sector and assess how a contraction in global economic activity will affect the region. Find out more
Finance outlook 2023 EIU’s guide to finance in 2023 provides a comprehensive view of the challenges, opportunities and trends to watch over the coming year. Find out more
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