The United Kingdom: The Nexus of Insurtech

What is the key to the success of the UK insurtech sector—and where does the sector go from here? Edward Allanson, Andrea Comina, Pietro Richelli, and Leda Zaharueva   London has been the global epicenter of innovation in the insurance industry since the 1600s, when Lloyd’s of London was established. Today, the United Kingdom is positioned as a …

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Gold: Past, Present, and Future.

There is a global tendency towards pulling away from the US Dollar as the world’s reserve currency since the end of the Second World War, and in the absence of options, Central banks and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly growing their gold holdings and moving …

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Global Economy; Second Semester and Beyond.

Photo: Bill Oxford on Unsplash The world economy is affected by a combination of persistent high inflation, low growth, and high-interest rates that, if extended, could lead to financial instability. Geopolitical tension adds to the uncertainty. Its adverse effects on economic growth may also cripple tax revenues, and this would increase pressure on already high …

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The Capacity to Combat Corruption Index 2023

The fifth edition of the Americas Society/Council Of the Americas and Control Risks’ CCC Index explores 15 Latin American countries’ ability to detect, punish, and prevent corruption. The 2023 edition of the Capacity to Combat Corruption (CCC) Index reflects an anti-corruption environment under pressure across …

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