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Why two are better than one: the power of music industry collaborations

How pandemic and war are transforming global finance

New report explores macroeconomic stability and policy, the international monetary landscape and the sustainability of sovereign debt post-2020.

Climate finance: not one solution, but many

How should trillions of dollars of private capital be deployed to tackle climate change and finance a green transition?

Saving cryptocurrencies from traditional banks

Balancing stability and risk: securing stablecoin could stem direct contagion from traditional finance to cryptocurrencies, but at what cost to the co...

How a company's financial structure affects its stock returns

Will the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank spell losses for companies with a similar financial structure? Stock returns of companies with similar levels...

The war in Ukraine hinders growth for foreign investors in Spain

84% of companies with foreign capital in Spain expect to maintain their investment in 2023. Far fewer expect to increase their turnover.

The global economic outlook in 2023

From rising inflation to population dynamics, the coming years will be challenging for the global economy

Inflation, dollar-dominance and debt levels: 3 big questions for economists now

How has the war impacted the international economic and financial order so far? Prices, wages, central bank reserves and debt repayments are all at pl...

Boards of directors: 5 pillars to withstand turbulent times

Boards of Directors in Disruptive Times, by Jordi Canals, aims to improve the effectiveness of corporate governance when it’s needed most.

Amid geopolitical turbulence, be pragmatic, be informed, be prepared

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s International Advisory Board discusses Russian war in Ukraine, growing tensions with China and global energy crisis

Four keys to facing the energy crisis

While the price of energy continues to rise, the European Union should think carefully about its short- and long-term energy strategy and decide if su...

Boards should seek new opportunities amid the coming crisis

Now is not the time to "wait and see" how the crisis will pan out. Boards must provide proactive strategies and seek growth opportunities to build a s...

Winter is coming in Europe

As inflation continues to surge and the energy crisis looms, an expert panel at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ considers the hybrid fronts of the West's response to Russia's in...

How high will interest rates go?

We are facing a radical change in the financial cycle. Inflation is forcing central banks to raise interest rates. How far will rates climb? And how w...

Hard truths about the energy transition — and other economic challenges

On top of two economic problems traditionally faced by Spain — high public debt levels and unemployment — there are two more global ones at play: infl...

How to balance the bright and dark sides of technology to inform banking regulation

Technology and Finance, the fourth report in the Future of Banking series, examines how new digital technologies can be beneficial and disruptive to t...

What will the war in Ukraine mean for the economy?

Economists Nuria Mas and Javier Diaz Gimenez discuss the latest global growth forecasts, the specter of inflation, policy responses, vulnerabilities a...

Sustainable tourism, a tool for cultural understanding and peace

The pandemic prompted a precipitous drop in tourism around the globe. As people begin to travel again, sustainability principles can lead to a healthi...

Culture wars: Take a stand or sit them out?

Before you stake a position and your reputation on a controversial issue, make sure you know where your company stands. Follow this advice for choosin...

Ukraine, energy prices and labor reform: three key economic issues for Spain in 2022

The Ukraine conflict, the link between energy prices and inflation rates, and Spain's recent labor reform are three current issues with implications f...