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Humanitarian Action
Humanitarian crises cost more than ever. But businesses can help
The global humanitarian appeal for 2017 was a record $23.5 billion, targeting 93 million people in need of assistance. Aid money is no longer enough.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
It’s not just NGOs tackling humanitarian crises. Banks have a role too
The world’s first humanitarian impact bond raised money to build three physical rehabilitation centres and help thousands of people with disabilities.
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These are the wealthiest countries in the world
A new ranking from the International Monetary Fund, ranks the wealthiest countries in the world.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Bitcoin has overtaken gold for the first time
The price of one Bitcoin has climbed above the price of one ounce of gold for the first time ever.
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No currency can compete: Here's why the US dollar still rules
Carmen Reinhart explores the US dollar's position as teh world's dominant currency.
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This is how important the US is to the global economy
New research looks at the links between the US and global economy.
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Immigrants made America great, says Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett argues that immigration is one of the factors that has made America great.
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Why Asia should change how it uses its savings
Exploring how Asia can put its savings to work.