Europe
UK Housing Crisis
The UK’s housing crisis is reaching a breaking point. With rising demand and limited supply, many are struggling to find affordable homes. We explore a potential solution: converting commercial properties into residential units. By repurposing underutilised buildings, can we increase housing stock, and address the urgent need for affordable living.
EU’s Virtual Manufacturing?
Virtual-factories are reshaping European manufacturing by harnessing the power of advanced technologies and digital replicas of production processes. The initiatives driven by the EU, such as DIMOFAC and FIRST, are pioneering the adoption of virtual-factories, leading the way for increased productivity, agility, and competitiveness.
A Collapse: Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse’s collapse and acquisition by UBS reveal regulatory flaws and systemic risks. Scandals, panic-driven withdrawals, and a merger concentrate assets while raising fairness concerns. UBS’s potential failure threatens the global financial market, emphasising the need for robust regulations.
The Euro Challenge
The eurozone grapples with multifaceted challenges in shaping its monetary policy and managing economic uncertainties. Addressing inflation dynamics and ensuring effective policy transmission, policymakers face complex decisions.
DeFi and CBDC: Into the Future?
DeFi has gained popularity, offering various blockchain-based financial services, and CBDCs, backed by central banks, aims to revolutionise traditional banking systems but both face volatility and security vulnerabilities.
Ireland’s Shadow Banking
With risks, regulatory efforts, and the proactive approach of the Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin is managing assets totaling €2.3 trillion, as the nation takes centre stage in the global non-bank financial landscape.
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