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Ali is a professional journalist with experience in Web3 journalism and marketing. Ali holds a Master's degree in Finance and enjoys writing about cryptocurrencies and fintech. Ali’s work has been published on a number of leading cryptocurrency publications including Capital.com, CryptoSlate, Securities.io, Invezz.com, Business2Community, BeinCrypto, and more.

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World Bank and Spain Establish Global Swap Hub

Spain has forged an alliance with the World Bank, unveiling an ambitious Global Hub designed to untangle fiscal knots by leveraging debt swaps as a conduit for sustainable advancement,...

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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Rallies for Reinforced Global Fiscal Framework

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has implored the world’s economic stewards to embark on swift, concerted endeavors to fortify the global fiscal architecture, rooted steadfastly in fairness, solidarity, and wide-ranging...

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Zango AI Secures $4.8M to Transform Regulatory Compliance

Emerging RegTech startup Zango AI has announced a successful $4.8 million seed funding round, setting the stage to revolutionize how financial institutions manage compliance. The funding was led by...

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Revolut to Acquire BNP Paribas’ Argentine Unit: A Bold Step into Latin America

In a major strategic move, London-based fintech giant Revolut has announced its plan to acquire the Argentine banking unit of BNP Paribas. This marks Revolut’s first direct entry into...

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Post-Pandemic Travel Demand Spurs Industry Growth

The global travel and tourism industry is experiencing a robust rebound in 2025, driven by strong post-pandemic demand, easing restrictions, and evolving consumer preferences. This resurgence is fueling growth...

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Automation Boosts Productivity but Raises Labor Concerns

The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a surge in automation adoption, driving significant gains in productivity and operational efficiency. However, this technological shift is also fueling concerns about labor...

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Commercial Property Markets Show Signs of Recovery

After several challenging years marked by pandemic disruptions and economic uncertainty, commercial property markets worldwide are showing encouraging signs of recovery in mid-2025. Investors, developers, and tenants alike are...

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Global Supply Chains Adjust to Changing Consumer Habits

Global retail supply chains are undergoing significant adjustments as evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements reshape the industry’s logistics and inventory strategies. Recent studies from RetailLogix show that faster...

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Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Middle East Tensions

After weeks of volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, oil prices stabilized this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and production adjustments were announced by key...

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AI-Driven Fintech Startups Disrupt Traditional Banking

Fintech startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly challenging traditional banking institutions by offering faster, more personalized financial services. This disruption is reshaping the global financial landscape and...

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President of World Bank Group, Islamic Development Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank respectively.

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Following a career as a photographer and video producer, Alice began working in financial services as an IFA in 2007. She began her career as an investment writer and financial journalist in 2009, working for a number of top financial institutions while obtaining extensive expertise writing for a range of industries and audiences. Alice went to St Andrews University to study English and Russian.

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Argentina’s Energy Secretary in 2002, and subsequently its World Bank representative. Alieto Guadagni has a doctorate in economics from the University of Chile. In 1991 he undertook the role of undersecretary of Production for Defense in the Ministry of Defense in Argentina, and consequently became secretary of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Relations. In 1993, Guadagni was appointed an official ambassador of Brazil. He has worked as a consultant for international organisations such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations, in addition to being a researcher at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.

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Andrea Edwards has worked in marketing and communications all over the globe for 20 years, and is now focused on her passion – writing. A gifted communicator, strategist, writer and avid blogger, Andrea is Managing Director of SAJE, a digital communications agency, and The Writers Shop – a regional collaboration between the best business writers in Asia Pacific

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