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The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has released a list of warnings concerning unregistered financial and cryptocurrency service entities reported by international supervisory authorities.

FCA announces warning about unauthorized services by Pro-Investment

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding Pro-Investment, a firm operating in the United Kingdom without proper authorization.

BaFin announces new warning on unauthorized financial services offered by Revolvo

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a new warning regarding Revolvo, a platform accused of offering financial, investment, and crypto asset services without the necessary authorization.

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Economics

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on credit facility review for Somalia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Somali authorities regarding the third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Niger on economic program reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Antonio David, conducted meetings from May 5 to May 16, 2025, concerning Niger's economic programs.

IMF completes mission discussing Zambia's economic policies

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Vera Martin, concluded a visit to Lusaka, Zambia.

IMF highlights urgent economic measures needed for Iraq amid global challenges

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Jean-Guillaume Poulain, recently concluded its visit to Iraq for the 2025 Article IV consultation.

IMF reviews Singapore's economic outlook amid global uncertainties

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Masahiro Nozaki, recently concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Singaporean authorities and stakeholders.

Real Estate

A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.

Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.

American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors

Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.

Technology

Dentsu CEO: ‘One Dentsu’ model is a ‘fundamental transformation’ in how company serves its clients

Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company’s “One Dentsu” model has transformed how the company operates and serves its clients.

Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat

A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat. Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.

Patton on ethical AI: 'The future of AI lies in its ability to solve real-world problems'

Damien Patton, founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Banjo, is calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI, warning that its future success depends on responsible innovation.

Trade

The recent discussions on sustainability within the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) have centered on trade policy considerations and practices.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Japan's Prime Minister have issued a joint call to strengthen the global trading system.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Cabo Verde.