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Musk’s Twitter test: freedom vs accountability
The world’s richest person will be free to emasculate Twitter's content restrictions in the name of free speech if that is what he wishes to do. But he may reconsider once he realizes the great responsibility that digital freedom now implies
Zach Meyers 3 May 2022

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Eric Liu
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China’s Net Zero Goal: the Decarbonization Path
What will it take for the world’s biggest energy consumer to reach net zero by 2060?
2 May 2022
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Treasury & Capital Markets / Viewpoint
Reducing inflation without recession unlikely
With “Team Persistent” having clearly prevailed over “Team Transitory” in the debate over the nature of today’s surging inflation, the question now is whether prices can be tamed without also causing a recession. The historical evidence suggests not, leaving central banks to choose between bad and worse options
TechTalk / Treasury & Capital Markets
Developing an AI and big data financial services hub
According to a recent survey of AI firms in Asia by the Fintech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), around 75% of respondents cited Hong Kong as their headquarters while 70% regarded Hong Kong as their top market. However, many of these firms cite the lack of quality talent familiar with AI and big data processes as a major issue facing Hong Kong as an AI and big data financial services hub.
Treasury & Capital Markets / Viewpoint
US inflation problem not comparable to 1980s
If the US Federal Reserve wishes to avoid a return to stagflation, it must recognize the huge gulf between the level of real interest rates under former Fed Chair Paul Volcker and the current incumbent. It is delusional to think that today’s wildly accommodative monetary policy can solve the worst inflation problem in a generation
Treasury & Capital Markets / Viewpoint
Get ready for reverse currency wars
With elevated global inflation likely to persist for some time, the prospect of competitive exchange-rate appreciations is looming larger. Instead of a race to the bottom in the currency market, there may be a scramble to the top – and poorer countries will likely suffer the most
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Grab launches digital financial brand, investment product
Grab Financial Group (GFG), the fintech arm of Southeast Asian superapp Grab, has rolled out a new financial brand for digital payments, insurance, lending and wealth management. GrabFin will offer a single entry point to access payment, investment and insurance services on the Grab app. Along with the GrabFin launch, GFG is also introducing Earn+, an investment product for Singapore-based Grab users.

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