Calum Rutter

Deputy editor

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Swiss central bank loses 33bn francs as bonds fall

The Swiss National Bank has reported a loss of 32.8bn francs (£27.1bn) in the first quarter of 2022... Read more
Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as formal currency

The Central African Republic has become the second country to make the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal... Read more
South Africa’s SOE system ‘cannot survive’, says ruling ANC

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party is reportedly looking to sell or close some... Read more
Governments told to act now on food price shock that could last 'years'

The World Bank has warned that historically high prices of food and energy could last until the end... Read more
Calls for global asset registry to address ‘toxic role’ of tax havens

Tax campaigners have urged world leaders to create a global asset registry to help deal with tax... Read more
Benin secures IMF programme

Benin has negotiated a $650m programme with the International Monetary Fund amid a worsening... Read more
Global military spending surpasses $2trn

Governments spent more than ever before on their militaries last year, with total spending reaching... Read more
World Bank: Carbon taxes can yield both economic and social benefits

Introducing carbon taxes might not only lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions but could also help... Read more
World Bank head describes ‘massive misallocation of global capital’ as crises overlap

Governments have been urged to take action against the concentration of wealth and income in a... Read more
OECD Covid-19 support lifts foreign aid to all-time high

International aid rose to a record $179bn in 2021 as developed countries increased their efforts to... Read more

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