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Tokenised Treasury bills are emerging as a bridge between traditional fixed-income markets and blockchain infrastructure. This analysis examines how institutional investors are using on-chain T-bill products for short-term yield, the commercial implications for asset managers and custodians, and the risks that remain.
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6 briefingsIn an exclusive interview, a central bank governor outlines the strategic rationale for a retail central bank digital currency, focusing on financial inclusion, payment system resilience, and the commercial impact on incumbent banks and fintech firms.
A delayed or reversed US rate cut could raise debt costs, weaken currencies and trigger a recession in vulnerable emerging economies.
A fintech founder explains how new infrastructure is lowering costs and settlement times for cross-border payments in Africa. Commercial implications for investors, operators and regulators.
The Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to interest rate cuts may be misreading the economic data, risking a policy error that could reignite inflation or deepen a credit crunch.
Shell companies remain a primary vehicle for cross-border tax evasion, exploiting jurisdictional gaps and weak beneficial ownership registers. This brief examines the mechanics, the commercial risks for legitimate businesses, and the regulatory trajectory.
AI tools are being adopted in financial auditing to improve speed and coverage, but questions of accountability, regulatory alignment and model risk remain unresolved.
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