Dear APABI members:
This is the time of year for the annual Davos summit. This year focused first on the issue of vaccination, which is an issue of concern for countries around the world - even if not domestically, then from a global perspective, due to the possibility of future variants. The economic recovery, meanwhile, has been "stronger than expected," according to Christine Lagarde of the ECB, and we hope this can be maintained, particularly in the face of geopolitical risks. At the same time, the green transition is receiving ever more attention. It, alongside the ongoing digital transition, will reshape the future of growth and investment. A link to further relevant topics from Davos is included below.
Asian countries are taking different approaches to innovative finance, most notably cryptocurrencies. Singapore is one of the Asian countries most open to it, while many others are waiting on the sidelines to observe the full effects. Which approach is more reasonable? Further coverage from our Taiwan Banker magazine is also included.
Make sure to also check out further analysis and commentary from our members in Malaysia, Bangladesh, and other countries below. As always, feel free to submit any of your own resources for inclusion in future newsletters.
Regards,
Hank C.C. Huang
President, Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) |
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