Economics

IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with Republic of Korea

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Rahul Anand, concluded its visit to the Republic of Korea on November 20, 2024.

European business groups urge consistent application of SME Test by EU Commission

New analysis from BusinessEurope, Eurochambres, and SMEunited indicates that the European Commission's application of the 'SME Test' methodology is still inconsistent across its services.

IMF reports strong rebound but highlights challenges for Bahamian economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a concluding statement following its 2024 Article IV mission to The Bahamas.

IMF reaches agreement on sixth review of Ukraine's extended fund facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Gavin Gray, engaged in discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv from November 11 to 18, 2024.

IMF reviews Malta's economy amid continued strong growth

Malta has seen significant economic growth over the last ten years, according to the preliminary findings of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission.

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

Nansen CEO: 'We believe that every asset will be tokenized'

Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-founder of Nansen, expressed his belief that "every asset will be tokenized" and tracked on-chain, making on-chain data essential for investors.

Dentsu CEO: We're no longer only an advertising company

The leader of Japan's largest marketing agency says the company will grow by consulting clients on business transformation and technology, not just traditional advertisting and public relations.

Binance announces speaker lineup for Blockchain Dubai 2024

Binance announced the initial speaker lineup for Binance Blockchain Dubai 2024, featuring prominent figures from Circle, Nansen, Dubai Future Foundation, and Wamda Capital. Additional speakers are expected to be revealed soon.

Deloitte announces AI’s impact on private equity valuations

Deloitte announced that AI is expected to significantly enhance the portfolio valuation process. This technology is anticipated to increase the frequency and efficiency of portfolio valuations.

Trade

The Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) recently hosted a regional workshop in Vienna, focusing on the TRIPS Agreement and contemporary policy issues.
Costa Rica has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, as announced by Director-General Okonjo-Iweala.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members are considering ways to revitalize the work of the Committee on Trade and Development.