Several megatrends are shaping the future of money worldwide. These trends include the strengthening regulatory role of the state and …
A cash-free world: how the disappearance of the cash will change investor behaviour
In recent years, the world has been experiencing a large-scale transition to digital forms of money. The global trend away …
The digital ruble at five: What you need to know
This October marks five years since the Bank of Russia officially announced its Digital Ruble project. In that time, the …
The dollar’s safe-haven status is over, says economist Artem Genkin
A candid, first-person interview with Russian economist Artem GENKIN, Doctor of Economics and founder of the business magazine Invest Foresight, …
How national holidays delay international money transfers
International payments depend on more than just exchange rates or sanctions – an unexpected holiday can disrupt transactions for days. …
International payments: factors affecting the speed
International payments are the nerve of the business world today. The speed of transfers directly affects supply chains, business success, …
Deglobalization: Challenges, risks and growth drivers
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation – one marked by fractured supply chains, disrupted cross-border payments, and growing …
How digital assets will change the hotel and restaurant business
Although digital financial assets (DFAs) are already being used in the global HoReCa industry, interest in them is just beginning …
Bank of Russia Identifies Key Applications for the Digital Ruble
Following pilot testing of the digital ruble, the Bank of Russia has identified significant potential for its use in foreign …
What limits a company’s profits?
Even with stable sales, a strong team and high demand, business can slip. Profits remain flat or decline for no …