Special Reports

Deloitte research reveals a “generation disrupted”

The FINANCIAL — Facing continuous technological and societal disruption, millennials and Gen Zs are disillusioned with traditional institutions, skeptical of business’ motives and pessimistic about economic and social progress, according to the 2019 Deloitte Millennial Survey, released today. The survey found that despite global economic growth, expansion and opportunity, younger ...

Eurojust’s Annual Report 2018 : Battle crime and terrorism via digital justice

The FINANCIAL -- Halting drug smuggling, acting swiftly against the spread of child pornography online and dealing with the return of foreign terrorist fighters to Europe: these are three key cases ...

Rising budget backlog could impact future EU-funded projects, say Auditors

The FINANCIAL -- The backlog of money committed under the EU budget but not yet paid out has reached a new high, which could create significant financial risks for the future, according to a new ...

EU Financial Regulators Highlight Risks of a No-deal BREXIT

The FINANCIAL -- The European Union’s (EU) banking, insurance, pensions and securities sectors continue to face a range of risks, the latest report on “Risks and Vulnerabilities in the EU ...

Georgia in U.S. Narcotics Control Strategy Report

The FINANCIAL -- Georgia is vulnerable to transnational drug trafficking and drug trafficking-related money laundering, according to the U.S. Department of State’s International Narcotics Control ...

Most Oppose ‘Sex Strike’ Over Abortion Laws, But 25% Undecided

The FINANCIAL -- A prominent actress is urging women not to have sex with men until new laws regulating abortion are repealed, but not surprisingly the idea of a so-called “sex strike” isn’t a ...

3 ways to spot fake Incoterms® rules Information

The FINANCIAL -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is warning users of Incoterms® rules to be aware of fake information and training sessions on Incoterms® 2020, offered by groups not ...

Empowered Women Will Drive Economic Growth in the Pacific

The FINANCIAL -- Making it easier for women in the Pacific to start businesses and gain formal employment will improve livelihoods and create more open and productive economies, says a recently ...

Quality Jobs Needed to Support Sustainable Growth and Development in Uzbekistan

The FINANCIAL — Uzbekistan currently has a unique demographic window of opportunity as 500,000 youths will join the labor force annually over the next few years. Successfully integrating these job ...

EBRD sees gradual recovery from recession in Turkey

The FINANCIAL -- The EBRD expects gradual recovery in the Turkish economy in 2020 after the start of a recession at the end of last year which should result in economic contraction in ...

EBRD sees stronger growth in southern and eastern Mediterranean in 2019/2020

The FINANCIAL -- Countries in the southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) will see stronger growth in both 2019 and 2020, bucking a trend of slowing economic expansion this year in the rest of ...

EY research challenges : Why 33% of wealth management clients plan to switch providers

The FINANCIAL -- An increasing number of wealth management clients are willing to pay for financial advice, but what they value is evolving rapidly, as 33% of clients have switched providers in the ...

Trust is the most important ingredient in successful blockchain implementations, says PwC report

The FINANCIAL -- What the aerospace industry doesn’t know about its planes is costing it serious money. And what it could do with all that knowledge has the potential to create new streams of ...