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Hossam Heiba, CEO of Egypt’s Investment Authority, On Economic Reforms And A Growing Private Sector

Global Finance

Heiba : In 2016, the Egyptian government embarked on a major economic reform programnot only changing economic policies, but also doing a paradigm shift in the philosophy of investments. From a monetary perspective, traditionally Egypt was focused on fixing the foreign currency and protecting the Egyptian pound.

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Latin America Adopts Dual Currencies

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During his campaign, Argentine President Javier Milei promised to close the countrys central bank and adopt the dollar as the countrys currency. According to Leoni, dollarization should be a temporary solution, as the main economic problems are not solved by controlling only the currency emissions. from 2004-2007.

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Optimising liquidity and risk amid geopolitical and economic shifts

Future CFO

Treasury operations in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, in 2025 and 2026 are navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic, geopolitical, and technological forces. Mitigating risks from Us-China tensions and currency volatility The ongoing US-China trade tensions introduce significant risks for Asian businesses.

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Tanzania: East Africa’s New Powerhouse

Global Finance

Tanzanias socioeconomic transformation drives economic dominance by attracting substantial investments and dominating intraregional trade. The East African nation has opted to go on quietly pursuing economic supremacy. Tanzania is undergoing eye-catching socioeconomic transformation. Outsiders, however, are taking note.

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Sovereign Ratings, Default Risk and Markets: The Moody's Downgrade Aftermath!

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Sovereign Defaults: A History Through time, governments have often been dependent on debt to finance themselves, some in the local currency and much in a foreign currency. However, those defaults, and especially so in recent years, have been supplemented by countries that have chosen to default on local currency borrowings.

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Nigeria: Automation Will Add Forex Transparency

Global Finance

Nigeria’s central bank will automate foreign exchange (FX) trading starting in December, replacing the decade-old over-the-counter system to enhance transparency and liquidity in its currency markets. This shift is expected to level the playing field, reducing opportunities for bias and favoritism in foreign currency allocation.

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Rethinking Research: Private GPTs for Investment Analysis

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He earned his PhD in Finance and MS in Economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Before starting his PhD, he worked across investment banking and currency derivatives in Bombay. His research focused on municipal bonds and financial econometrics. He has also worked as a research assistant at the Atlanta Research Data Center.