Author: Charlotte

Date : 2026-03-31 Department : International Master’s Program of Applied Economics and Social Development 【International Master’s Program of Applied Economics and Social Development】The International Master’s Program of Applied Economics and Social Development (IMES) at the College of Social Sciences, National Chengchi University, hosted the 2026 International Symposium on Applied Economics on March 27. The symposium brought together nine young scholars from five countries and nine leading universities to present their latest research. Since its launch in 2024, IMES has organized this annual event each March to serve as a key platform for young applied economists in the Asia-Pacific region, while…

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Morning ViewNews Letter editorial on Saturday April 11 2026:At long last, the public inquiry into plans for a gold mine in the Sperrins begins on Monday (see page 15 of the print edition, or click here to read it).​There should have been joy across Northern Ireland when it became known in the 2010s that we sit on one of world’s most important untouched gold deposits.The value of the find is at least £20 billion, and extracting it would generate perhaps £3 billion in tax for the Treasury, to help fund hospitals, etc.Above all, you would expect jubilation in west Tyrone…

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Remember NFTs? Non-fungible tokens were all the rage only half a decade ago, representing a form of digital asset ownership for goods like videos, artworks, and even memes, with some selling for tens of millions of dollars. At the height of their popularity in 2021, NFTs were trading at a combined volume of over $25 billion, but these days, 95% of all NFT collections have a market cap of zero. Instead of letting them gather non-fungible dust in your digital wallet, the MCA is putting NFTs to good use by accepting them as payment into its exhibition Data Dreams: Art…

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Senior Research Associate Marcelo Carvalho, for example, highlighted how geopolitical realignment is reshaping risk premia for emerging markets, with capital allocation increasingly reflecting strategic alignment and geopolitical positioning alongside fundamentals.Rising debt levels and financial volatility remain recurring themes that continue to influence policy effectiveness. Throughout 2025–26, our contributors warned that high debt service burdens are constraining fiscal space across many low‑ and middle‑income countries (LMICs). Athene Laws, Economist in the IMF Africa Department, drew on research highlighting that while debt levels have stabilised in parts of Sub‑Saharan Africa, the burden of interest payments – often consuming over 12 % of government…

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Distribution specialists were in demand this week as the private markets industry continues to expand globally. Pretium hired a new business development executive in the Southern U.S., while Briarcliffe added an executive to lead sales coverage in the Western U.S. and Texas as the firm serves credit asset-raising needs on a third-party basis. Additionally, Mesirow opened a Tokyo office with seasoned alternative asset management executives, including for business development. Then, in private equity, Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused private equity firm, appointed a principal on its business development team. Source link

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By Madison Arnold · April 10, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT A former Englander & Fischer LLP attorney with more than four decades of experience has joined Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP as an of counsel in its office in St. Petersburg,… To view the full article, register now. Source link

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As U.S. investors seek diversified plays beyond Wall Street giants, Quercus TFI S.A.’s strategy in private equity and real estate offers a unique European exposure with potential currency advantages. Here’s why it could matter for your portfolio now. ISIN: PLQRCUS00012 You might be looking for ways to diversify your portfolio beyond the usual U.S. suspects like Nasdaq tech giants or NYSE blue chips. Quercus TFI S.A., a Polish alternative investment firm, specializes in private equity, real estate, and venture capital, providing exposure to high-growth opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe. With the U.S. dollar’s strength potentially amplifying returns on foreign…

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BarcelonaThe US economy has been feeling the effects of the war in the Middle East and the escalating price of oil for some time now. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March confirms this and reveals how the impact of the conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reaching the pockets of Americans, as it soared to 3.3%, the highest level since May 2024. This rise coincides with market forecasts, which already expected a considerable escalation compared to February’s 2.4% as a consequence of high gasoline prices. The energy index was the main driver of the increase,…

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