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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

over the next five years in a bid to address racial disparities in financial services. The new initiative will include “concentrated investments that will focus on providing Black-owned businesses and Black people access to affordable financial tools and capital,” Mastercard said in a news release. This is a time for action. "We

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Concentration Economics Financial Systems Investments 113

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The groups argue that such efforts are secured under the current regulatory regime, and that allowing innovation at the expense of the financial system’s stability isn’t beneficial. A lack of safety and soundness rules will expose the financial system to significant vulnerabilities.”.

Banking 139

Banking Financial Systems Concentration Currencies 139

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

György Matolcsy: After the global financial crisis, central banks realized that monetary institutions and policy needed to be renewed. The crisis pointed out the vulnerability of the financial system; therefore, the merger of the central bank and financial supervision into one institution helped strengthen financial stability.

Economics 59

Economics Banking Concentration Currencies 59

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Today’s drop happened as financial authorities are warning about a possible economic threat. In a recent report, the International Monetary Fund noted that “continued rapid growth of crypto assets could create new vulnerabilities in the international financial system.” At the same time, the U.S.

Marketing 49

Marketing Concentration Currencies Financial Systems 49

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Bitcoin’s processing operation is highly concentrated within a handful of miners in China — which is getting more concentrated now, since the price of bitcoin has crashed and fewer players can afford to keep the lights on (literally, since bitcoin processing requires a massive amount of electricity). It isn’t because it won’t.

Currencies 85

Currencies Concentration Financial Systems Leverage 85

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JULY 26, 2017

The federal banking system is, and should be, a source of strength for the nation and its economy. When it is running well, it powers tremendous growth and economic prosperity for consumers, businesses and communities across the country,” said Keith A. Today, the federal banking system remains healthy,” he continued.

Banking 46

Banking Compliance Currencies Concentration 46

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund’s July World Economic Outlook 2024. The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s quick response to the banks’ failures stemmed additional contagion and has left businesses with an object lesson in concentration risk.

Banking 111

Banking Foreign Exchange Profit and Loss Finance 111