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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

During their annual meetings in October 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) released a paper called the Bali Agenda that was launched to guide global policymakers while drafting policies and regulations to maximize the benefits of FinTech and keep the financial system stable. .

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The Dangers of Digital Protectionism

Harvard Business Review

Many governments are currently rethinking their policies regarding cross-border data flows. Some policy makers are concerned about individual privacy rights, consumer rights regarding the ownership of data, domestic law enforcement, and cybersecurity. What Policy Makers Should Consider. Philippe Intraligi/Getty Images.

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The Global Rise of Female Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Review

Women-owned entities in the formal sector represent approximately 37% of enterprises globally — a market worthy of attention by businesses and policy makers alike. That''s 224 million women impacting the global economy — and this survey counts only 67 of the 188 countries recognized by the World Bank. And in the U.S.,

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Navigating the Complexities of Doing Business in Russia

Harvard Business Review

Russia’s recent economic downturn, precipitated by the collapse in energy prices, has also contributed to more conservative state policies at the expense of economic reforms – which undermines the business climate and long-term growth prospects. Meanwhile, the government’s fiscal policies are reducing domestic demand.

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To Understand the Future of Tesla, Look to the History of GM

Harvard Business Review

Sloan kept the corporate staff small and focused on policy making, corporate finance, and planning. He once again took over General Motors, merged Chevrolet into GM, bought Fisher Body and Frigidaire, created GMAC , GM’s financing arm, and threw out the bankers who six years earlier had fired him.

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The U.S. Economy Is Suffering from Low Demand. Higher Wages Would Help

Harvard Business Review

In banking, Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bancorp also announced pay increases for minimum wage employees. The Economy in 2018. Some major companies have announced plans to boost employee pay. Target raised its minimum wage to $11 this past fall and committed to $15 by 2020. But more recently there has been a glimmer of hope.

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3 Emerging Market Risks Companies Should Watch for in 2018

Harvard Business Review

At Frontier Strategy Group, we observed that in 2017, executives and boards paid the most attention to risks that dominated global headlines: Brexit, the Trump administration’s trade policy, cybersecurity, and, more recently, North Korea. real GDP growth rate for the region, but there is more business risk than many expect.