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Digital assets and traditional finance: Can two parallel lanes converge?

The TRADE

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, the emergence of digital assets has resulted in a paradigm shift as conventional notions have been challenged and new players have emerged along with a reshaping of the way in which financial systems are perceived and interacted with.

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Finance in Africa

European Investment Bank

This is the European Investment Bank’s ninth annual report in this series, which covers Africa’s banking system, financial markets, digitalisation/fintech and climate finance. It draws on the EIB Banking in Africa Survey 2024, carried out between February and March 2024.

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EU’s New Rules on Retail Investing: A Game Changer for Financial Markets?

Global Banking & Finance

EU’s New Rules on Retail Investing: A Game Changer for Financial Markets? Michael Geiger, CEO, Libertex Group The European Union (EU) has recently introduced new rules governing retail investing, aiming to enhance investor protection and promote market transparency.

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The scale-up gap: Financial market constraints holding back innovative firms in the European Union

European Investment Bank

Closing the scale-up financing gap is essential for the European Union to maintain its edge in technology. This report provides new evidence on the financial constraints faced by companies as they enter the crucial scale-up phase.

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“Dumb Money” Review: A Worthy Addition to the Classic Finance Movie Roster?

Mergers and Inquisitions

The Fed and other central banks cut interest rates to 0% and printed massive amounts of money to support the “fiscal stimulus” that was allegedly required to counteract the pandemic; this created a bubble in the financial markets. If you want an educational finance movie that explains complex ideas well, watch The Big Short.

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PrimeXBT to democratise financial markets with total revamp and upgraded product offering

Global Banking & Finance

PrimeXBT to democratise financial markets with total revamp and upgraded product offering Majuro, Marshall Islands, May 22nd, 2024, Chainwire Leading Cryptocurrency broker, PrimeXBT, has just launched a total revamp of its brand, website, and all-in-one platforms, as part of its vision to “democratise the financial markets” and “make investing available (..)

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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

As a result, policy makers have been urged to ensure that the European Union will maintain its competitiveness in the global fixed income markets, alongside preserving and potentially expanding existing liquidity in EU bond markets, which in turn will continue to ensure issuers have an effective way to finance their investment needs. “It