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Central Banks Gold Reserves

Central Banks’ Gold Accumulation: A Shining Strategy

eyesonbrasil 1. A Glittering Trend Continues Central banks worldwide have embarked on a remarkable journey, accumulating gold reserves at a pace not seen since 1967 when the U.S. dollar was still tethered to this precious metal. As we step into 2024, their commitment to gold remains unwavering. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this glittering…
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Navigating the ISO 20022 Journey: BRICS on the Golden Path

eyesonbrasil The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stand at the crossroads of financial transformation. As the ISO 20022 standard beckons, they prepare to dance to a new rhythm. Simultaneously, the allure of gold-backed currencies casts its golden glow. Let us explore this symphony of change, harmonizing tradition and innovation. 1. ISO 20022: A…
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Russia's Blockchain-based Payment Platform for BRICS

Russia’s Blockchain-based Payment Platform for BRICS

An Emerging Threat to the US Dollar Dominance? eyesonbrasil Advantages of the new independent payment method for BRICS The new payment platform based on blockchain technology proposed by Russia for the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has several advantages for the member countries. Firstly, it offers a secure and transparent platform…
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Carbon Trading Pilot Program

Carbon Trading Pilot Program

Launched in Dubai eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 Feb. 2024 — The Dubai Financial Market announced that it will launch a carbon trading pilot program, aiming to global daily price references. eyesonsuriname is getting a hold of the pilot program for institutional investors and will run it next month The move will position the Dubai Financial Market…
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Cash costs

Non active cash costs investors dearly

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 3 Jan 2024–High net worth investors who hold a large percentage of their savings in cash or money market funds risk missing out on the potential for sizable gains in bond markets. Reviewing the past five US rate-hiking cycles reveals that, three years after they peaked, cash delivered an average return of 15…
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Suriname Currency Ratings

Republic of Suriname Foreign And Local Currency Ratings Raised To ‘CCC+/C’ From ‘SD’

Outlook Stable On Dec. 6, 2023, we raised our long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Suriname to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD’ (selective default). At the same time, we withdrew our ratings on Suriname’s senior unsecured debt. We also raised our transfer and convertibility assessment to ‘CCC+’. The outlook on the long-term…
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The global debt crisis – Is the world on the brink of collapse?

The global debt crisis – Is the world on the brink of collapse?

Experts are sounding the alarm: the world is caught in a debt trap. The global mountain of debt has increased to more than 300 trillion US dollars. To cancel it out, the Earth’s population would have to work for nothing for three years. Is this a cause for concern? Will private individuals, companies and even…
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Four Horsemen

Best Economic Documentary I have Watched FOUR HORSEMEN is an award winning independent feature documentary which lifts the lid on how the world really works. As we will never return to ‘business as usual’ 23 international thinkers, government advisors and Wall Street money-men break their silence and explain how to establish a moral and just…
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Lack of financing poses greatest risk to Guyana’s local content development efforts, warns energy expert

Lack of financing poses greatest risk to Guyana’s local content development efforts, warns energy expert

Guyana faces a critical obstacle hindering the participation of local businesses in the country’s local content development initiatives – the challenge of accessing crucial financing. This issue threatens to undermine the entire local content effort vital for the nation’s economic growth, as highlighted by energy expert David Goldwyn, renowned for his experience in the U.S.…
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Indonesia – A hub for blended finance in the Asia-Pacific

Indonesia – A hub for blended finance in the Asia-Pacific

*As the Government of Indonesia takes lead on leveraging blended finance as a tool to advance development projects in the country, and private investors increase investment towards Indonesia’s long-term development plans, Indonesia is set to be a model for how blended finance can achieve sustainable and inclusive development in the region. * As the fourth…
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