Calum Rutter

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IMF slashes 2019 global growth forecast

The world economy will grow at its slowest level since 2008-09 this year, the IMF said, blaming in... Read more
Obesity ‘weighing heavily on OECD economies’

Obesity in rich countries reduces gross domestic product by 3.3%, the OECD has found, warning that... Read more
Romanian prosecutor heads up EU anti-graft initiative

A top Romanian anti-corruption prosecutor has been put in charge of a new EU initiative to stamp... Read more
IFAC shows strong support for international accounting standards

Accountancy member organisations have been the “key driver” in wide-spread adoption of... Read more
South Asian countries ‘must stimulate economies’ as growth slows

Growth in South Asia is projected to slow, the World Bank has warned, and a rebound is uncertain in... Read more
New Zealand government criticised for focus on mass housebuilding

The New Zealand government has been accused of failing to fix its rental market to focus on its now... Read more
‘Cities are key to Indonesia driving prosperity’

Indonesia should look to its cities to drive prosperity, the World Bank has argued, saying... Read more
Developing country debt ‘a cause for concern’

World Bank data has shown foreign debt burden on developing countries rose to $7.8tn in 2018,... Read more
Countries around the world ‘score poorly on aid efficacy’

No major donor country is “doing well overall” when it comes to aid, according to an organisation... Read more
EU and Ireland ‘reject Boris Johnson’s Brexit border plan’

Boris Johnson’s ‘two borders’ plan for Northern Ireland after Brexit appeared to be rejected by... Read more

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