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Visualizing the Debt Service Drag on Developing Country Governments

The G7 countries pledged a massive scale-up in support of developing-country financing at their recent summit in the UK.

Video: The switch to natural gas is a half-way solution before we have more reliable renewable options

Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics, discusses concerns for high natural gas prices amid news that Russia plans to fill its European storage sites starting next month and U.S. natural gas storage data numbers that came out today. Schenker says that supply is a concern as global moves away from coal are adding pressure to the market. He says that from a supply standpoint North America is much more secure in natural gas accessibility than Europe.

Venezuela Is in a Humanitarian Crisis

William R. Rhodes, Bretton Woods Committee Advisory Council Member and Global Advisors CEO, says Venezuela is in the midst of a health crisis. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)

US-China Business Council VP says there’s a 50/50 chance a trade deal will done

“I think there's at least a 50/50 possibility of it at this point,” U.S.-China Business Council VP Erin Ennis told Fox Business’ “Countdown to the Closing Bell Opens a New Window. ” on Tuesday.

US must strengthen IMF at February G20 meeting

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather on 17-18 February for their first meeting of the year under the Indonesian presidency. Amid high-profile topics including global macro discussions about inflation, key issues beneath the surface could challenge the International Monetary Fund’s global leadership role.

United Overseas Bank

BWC welcomes new organizational member United Overseas Bank, the third largest bank in Southeast Asia. UOB provides commercial, corporate, and personal banking services; private banking and asset management services; and corporate finance, venture capital, investment, and insurance services.

They are headquartered in Singapore and operate throughout nineteen countries in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Unintended Impact of LIBOR-SOFR Transition on Credit Markets and Economic Activity

According to Samim Ghamami of BWC member SOFR Academy, credit market stress has macroeconomic consequences. In this SOFR Academy Research Note, Ghamami shows that LIBOR-SOFR transition might worsen these macroeconomic consequences.

Under the western sky: the crypto frontier

Carolyn Wilkins talks about cryptoassets and the ‘financial ecosystem’ they are a part of. She looks at the risks and opportunities decentralised finance may bring and the regulatory response to these.

Ukraine conflict cripples G20 but unifies G7

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crystallises key shifts underway in global governance. Among others, it will cripple the G20 and elevate the G7.

UBS Names Colm Kelleher to Take Chairman Role, Succeeding Weber

UBS Group AG nominated former Morgan Stanley President Colm Kelleher as its next chairman, tapping an executive with broad banking and wealth experience to help oversee the firm’s pivot towards digital.