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Preparing for the UK’s new commodity derivatives regime: next steps for financial and non-financial firms
On 5 February 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a Policy Statement (PS25/1) setting out new rules for trading commodity derivatives. These new rules, which will come into effect on 6 July 2026, impact all UK market participants, regardless of their location.
Perceptions, Contagion, and Civil Unrest
Disclosure The opinions expressed in this paper do not represent the views of the World Bank Group, its Board of Directors, or the Governments they represent. All errors and omissions are the authors' responsibility. References , and . 2019. “Polarization, Foreign Military Intervention, and Civil Conflict.” Journal of Development Economics 141: 102248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdeveco.2018.06.006. , , and . 2024.
Data transparency and growth in developing economies during and after the global financial crisis
Lederman is the Deputy Chief Economist of the Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions Practice Group of the World Bank and Islam is a Senior Economist with Middle East and North Africa Chief Economist Office of the World Bank. The opinions expressed in this paper do not represent the views of the World Bank Group, its Board of Directors, or the Governments they represent. All errors and omissions are the authors' responsibility.
ESMA releases Final Report on Guidelines for fund names using ESG or sustainability-related terms
ESMA releases Final Report on Guidelines for fund names using ESG or sustainability-related terms 16/05/2024 On 14 May 2024, ESMA released its Final Report setting out its finalised guidelines (the “Final Report Guidelines”) on the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names. Following the incorporation of feedback received from stakeholders... Read more Authors Laura Houët Partner London Daniel Lederman Associate, London
ESMA feedback statement on shortening the EU settlement cycle reveals widespread industry concern
ESMA feedback statement on shortening the EU settlement cycle reveals widespread industry concern 02/04/2024 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a feedback statement summarising comments received from market participants during its consultation on shortening the EU settlement cycle.Under the EU Central Securities Depositories Regulation... Read more Authors Tom Callaby Partner London
MENA: How can economies navigate labor market trade-offs in a downturn? The balancing act
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has faced a dizzying sequence of shocks since 2020—the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising public debt and interest rates, and natural disasters. While these shocks have been or are expected to remain temporary, could they permanently scar the region’s most precious resource, its people?
FDI in Southern Africa: Microeconomic Consequences and Macro Causes
Foreign direct investment (FDI) can theoretically reduce income gaps between developing and advanced economies. In a neoclassical world, with perfect capital mobility and technology transfer, capital readily flows from rich to poor countries, seeking higher returns in capital-scarce economies. The real world differs starkly from the theory.
History alumnus awarded ACLS Emerging Voices Fellowship
Felix Jean-Louis, an alumnus of the FIU Department of History, was recently named an American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Emerging Voices Fellow, which helps fund scholars during the COVID-19 socioeconomic downturn. During this time of financial and academic uncertainty, ACLS rolled out the Emerging Voices Fellowship to help amplify the voices of scholars affected by the pandemic.
Miami’s meltdown: Nicholas Griffin presents “The Year of Dangerous Days”
In 1980, three back-to-back disasters hit Miami: the McDuffie riots, an overwhelming surge of Cuban immigration and a rapid influx of drugs and money. Nicholas Griffin’s new book — The Year of Dangerous Days — covers this turbulent time in Miami’s history. “This book basically is built around 12 months in the life of Miami and what happened in Miami,” said Griffin.
Greetings, Covidians: Seeing COVID-19 through fresh eyes
With widespread videoconferencing burnout and extended quarantine practices, the effects of social distancing are reaching a stressful stage among many. With social media being more or less the singular window through which many are viewing the world, there is a sense of both solitude and solidarity in working remotely through the coronavirus.
Hurricane season in a pandemic: what to expect
South Florida faces uncharted territory with the arrival of hurricane season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is always a degree of uncertainty with the track and landfall location of a hurricane, there is now the factor of social distancing and personal protective equipment distribution that must be accounted for in all aspects of hurricane preparation.
The pandemic roadmap: how New Zealand beat COVID-19
Just this week, New Zealand’s prime minister declared the country virus-free and lifted all COVID-19 restrictions. Meanwhile other countries, including the United States, continue to see an increase in new cases. What did New Zealand do that worked so well? How can other nations learn from their experience? “New Zealand probably had the toughest lockdown and criteria anywhere in the world,” said Michelle Dickinson, founder of Nanogirl Labs, based in New Zealand.
Alumna Carmen Reinhart appointed as World Bank Group chief economist
The World Bank Group has appointed Carmen Reinhart ’78 as its new vice president and chief economist. “I am very pleased to welcome Carmen to the World Bank Group as we boost our efforts to restore growth and meet the urgent debt and recession crises facing many of our client countries,” said David Maplass, World Bank Group president.
Community groups join FIU for first virtual Iftar event
In this era of uncertainty and fear, it is more important than ever to connect with others and reflect on the importance of our shared experience. #305 Iftar – FIU’s first-ever virtual iftar – did just that. “As we know, the last two months for everyone have been nothing short of challenging,” said Mohamed K. Ghumrawi, senior program coordinator of the Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies.
Scholars and writers discuss human, planetary impacts of pandemic
Following the global onset of COVID-19, the question of how society will change has stood unanswered due to many factors. Anything from the strength of humanity as a species to the degree of interdependency between nations has been reexamined.
Professor works with World Bank to track COVID-19 outbreak
When the coronavirus hit the largest urban areas of South Asia (specifically India) in late March, the usual rural-to-urban flow of migration was reversed. People were trying to return home from their city jobs, running into many others following the same route. Under harsh conditions such as mounting heat and crowded foot traffic, many South Asians currently struggle to find proper transportation and shelter in their attempt to get where they need to go.
Cuba experts discuss impact of COVID-19 on the island
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Latin America and is met with varying degrees of preventative measures, one of Florida’s southern neighbors is struggling to manage the impact of the pandemic: Cuba. “As of April 15, the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cuba is 766 with 21 deaths,” said Aileen Marty, professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine who specializes in infectious diseases.
What will the South Florida economy look like after COVID-19 pandemic? FIU experts discuss
Experts at the Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center are studying the economic domino effect that COVID-19 is having on South Florida and what the outlook may be for the future. “There’s never been anything quite like this in terms of industry shutdowns or near-shutdowns, and these are our major industry sectors here in South Florida,” said Ned Murray, associate director of the Met Center.
FIU experts assess impact of COVID-19 in Latin America
As the FIU community adjusts to a new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, President Mark B. Rosenberg said he is turning at least some of his attention to our neighbors to the south. “We consider during these difficult times that it is important to explore this pandemic, and the impact that it is having on our friends and family in Latin America,” Rosenberg said.
Harvard professor and FIU alumna Carmen Reinhart discusses global economic crisis
FIU alumna and Harvard professor Carmen Reinhart '78 recently spoke to economics professor Mihaela Pintea and her class about the global economic disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think the bottom line is that when this is all said and done, the size of the U.S. government will be much bigger,” said Reinhart in response to being asked whether there may be an influx of social programs similar to those of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.
Charity for Venezuelan refugees lags support for other groups
Migrants arriving in the United States from Venezuela generally receive significantly lower financial support from the philanthropic community compared to other refugee groups, an issue that advocates push to change as the number of Venezuelans fleeing conditions in their native country continues to swell. An estimated 10 percent of the country’s population has already left.
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