Nicolas Zahn

How are inconsistencies in the regulation of AI likely to impact multinational enterprises? What lessons can be drawn from the regulatory framework established by the EU. Get actionable information on these topics and more in the latest issue of AIB Insights. https://ow.ly/bT1l50TtwT3

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Our Senior Europe Analyst Nico FitzRoy joined Formiche last week to discuss how Italy's new budget law would affect its relationship with members of the EU: "The combination of this budget, with other recent events, suggests that Meloni's position within the EU will become more important in the short and medium term." "The path to reduce the deficit below 3% comes at a time when France's budget suggests that the same goal will not be achieved in the near future, offering Italy a positive comparison." READ here: https://lnkd.in/ehRSV_zX #Italy #Meloni #Politics #EU #France #Budget #Policy

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💭 Can you imagine a scenario where the EU boosts green and digital transitions, along with economic growth through sector policies and productivity gains, without #cohesionpolicy? As the future of cohesion policy continues to be debated, we would like to share one of our blog posts 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebDYVJXF

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From money laundering to political interference, kleptocracy poses multifaceted challenges. Find out how local and regional governments can tackle these issues head-on in our latest report with the National Democratic Institute. 👇 https://lnkd.in/egQ6GSx4

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Just released: #ResponsibleDPI for Improving Outcomes Beyond Inclusion Our latest publication provides a landscape analysis of digital public infrastructure (#DPI) and its rapidly evolving definition and models. DPI has become a popular topic in the #inclusivefinance sector, but there are several open questions that must be considered for DPI to reach its potential for delivering positive outcomes through responsible #digital #financialservices. CFI’s Jayshree Venkatesan and Edoardo Totolo sit down to discuss how DPI is (or is not yet) defined, what these open questions are, and what CFI is working on to explore this topic further. Interested in learning more? Read our full landscape paper here: bit.ly/responsible-DPI

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Our new research paper "Fair Pricing of MDB Sovereign Loans" shows how to value MDB sovereign loans allowing for their de facto seniority (i.e., their Preferred Creditor Treatment). We value the sovereign portfolios of four prominent MDBs (ADB, AfDB, IBRD, IDB) based on country level loan data. The results are highly relevant to the new markets that are currently emerging in MDB risk transfer. The paper was commissioned by the MDB Challenge Fund. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/e5Taianh #CreditRisk #Risk #Ratings #Regulation

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🇺🇸 🇪🇺 Technology has consistently been atop the transatlantic policy agenda, with the US and the EU racing to maintain leadership. ↘️ GMF Tech experts Lindsay Gorman and Julia Tréhu analyze how Europe can best prepare for the outcome of upcoming US elections. 🔗 Read Now: https://bit.ly/473kAql

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The boost in popularity of the populist right-wing Finns party has meant a bumpy ride for Finland’s development affairs. With far-right extremists in the government, Finland’s development aid is plunging. In our latest blog post Eija Maria Ranta and Martta Kaskinen recall the historical peculiarities of Finland’s path from an aid recipient to becoming an international development donor and shed light on the contemporary challenges and controversies of Finland’s stance to development issues, demonstrating a drastic change to earlier commitments.  https://lnkd.in/et_Bp3nc

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Did you know that election related #disinformation can have critical implications on your business? A recent investigation has uncovered a Russia-backed media network collaborating with prominent American right-wing influencers. This foreign influence operation's impact extends far beyond politics, reaching into various business sectors. 🔎 Discover the far-reaching implications in our latest article: - Shifting Business Landscape - Critical Considerations for Business Leaders - Cross-Sector Ripple Effects #ForeignInfluence #BusinessResilience #RiskMitigation #GeopoliticalRisk

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The recent history of central banking has seen its increased influence in response to economic crises and reduced democratic oversight. Balance of Power, by Eric Monnet, illuminates how this shift came about and argues that democratic control must be restored. According to Ivan Radanović, the book is essential reading for understanding why reconnecting central banks to the people is crucial to meet the major challenges of our time, from rising inequality to the climate crisis. LSE Review of Books

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Investigative reporting on leaked financial records has sent shockwaves around the world. But in the hands of data scientists, political scientists and economists, these data can reveal yet more insights into the workings of the shadow financial world. At the recent International Anti-Corruption Conference, hosted by Transparency International & Lithuania, ACDC convened a workshop to examine the potential, challenges and ethics of this new frontier in anti-corruption research. 📽 Watch the recording from #IACC2024 here, featuring The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), DDoSecrets & National Endowment for Democracy. https://lnkd.in/df7_Vav3

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A new report from the World Bank discusses #GovTech in fragile and conflict situations, offering insight into challenges and opportunities surrounding technological reforms and #innovation in complex global environments. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3AzCNjE #GovernmentTechnology #FragileStates #FCV #GovernmentReform

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#BIS Innovation Hub and European central banks are experimenting with #GenAI to automatically extract climate-related data from publicly available corporate reports. Read more to find out key takeaways and potential use cases for banks: https://mdy.link/3XndNVH #Banking #RegulatoryNews #ESG #SupTech

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From our Austria economist Afonso Alves Monteiro: "A ÖVP-FPÖ coalition could pose a downside risk for growth, as the FPÖ’s pro-Russia plus anti-EU and anti-immigration agenda is likely to be met with international backlash [...]. Meanwhile, a rise in corporate taxation under an ÖVP-SPÖ government could hamper investor appetite."   Read more by clicking here, including analysis from our panel of analysts: https://lnkd.in/dEiuVuca

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This webinar provided an in-depth review of #Europe's key #macroeconomic themes for 2024, assessing how unfolding events like recent elections have impacted these trends. The session highlighted the escalating #political risks in the region and their effect on #policy decisions, including #monetary and #fiscal policies, #defense, and #geopolitical strategies. Watch the reply here: https://ow.ly/6rJL50SJ7e1 #ConnectedThinking #Europe

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There are different views of what digital public infrastructure (DPI) is and ought to be, as well as how it should shape the way markets function, writes Anand R. “Contrasting the G7 and G20 ministerial texts on DPI reveal three important areas of contention.” Read more. ⬇️

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🇪🇺 Despite geopolitical challenges and industry pushbacks on the Green Deal, European policymakers have a duty to uphold climate commitments. Failing to do so risks exposing Europeans to tremendous threats, argue Mikael Allan Mikaelsson MBE from SEI and Johan Munck af Rosenschöld from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke). "Climate change will exacerbate geopolitical conflicts and wars, drive migration, and disrupt supply chains, potentially costing the global economy up to $25 trillion over the next 35 years," they state. There are ways for the European Parliament, European Commission and other EU actors like the European Environment Agency to protect the region, if action is taken in certain areas. Read the authors' full comment on Climate Home News to learn more about the proposed solutions 👉 https://buff.ly/45IGJJT #ClimateChange #EU #GreenDeal #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Policy #EUParliamentElections #CAP #EUCRA #EUEnvironment

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ESAs propose improvements to SFDR. The ESAs (European Supervisory Authorities) have called for a coherent sustainable finance framework that caters for both the green transition and enhanced consumer protection https://lnkd.in/eA-BepWR #fundadmin #Custody

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