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Embeddedness as Empowerment
Embedding finance, education, and trust into digital experiences can transform everyday decision-making—turning passive interactions into moments of empowerment and insight, and helping people take control with personalized nudges, timely advice and trustworthy, AI-powered tools. ...
European Parliament Adopts Proposal Delaying the Application Dates of CSRD and CSDDD
On 3 April, the European Parliament adopted the "Stop the Clock" Directive, which delays the implementation timelines of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years for certain companies and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by one year....
A First Look at CSRD-Aligned Reports Through a Communications Lens
With the reporting season in full swing, now is as good a time as any to analyse the first batch of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-aligned Annual Reports. Our analysis focuses not so much on the content of the CSRD-aligned reports but on what communications approach companies are taking. ...
Initial Adoption of SDR in the United Kingdom: A First Look
The introduction of the Sustainability Disclosure Regulation (SDR) in 2024 marked a milestone in sustainable investing in the United Kingdom. As the scrutiny of sustainability-related investing increases, we ask the SDR is now and where might it be heading. ...
2025 Europe Outlook
As 2025 approaches, the EU faces new challenges and opportunities, focusing on a Clean Industrial Deal, AI and digital sovereignty. Explores the outlook for EU policies aimed at strengthening Europe’s prosperity in a complex global landscape....
The Strengthening Relationship Between the Gulf and Asia in 2025
In 2025, the Gulf and Asia will strengthen their historic ties, fueled by growing trade, investment and innovation. With Gulf-China trade projected to surpass Western economies and shared goals of diversification, these regions are reshaping global markets and economic collaboration....
China’s 2024 Central Economic Work Conference: 6 Key Takeaways
From December 11 to 12, senior policymakers in Beijing convened for the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC). The annual closed-door event analyzes the state of the Chinese economy and sets the country’s economic policy priorities for the coming year. Although the CEWC does not release key economic growth targets, the official readout from the event provides insight into Beijing’s core thinking on economic policy for the year ahead....
2025: “All’s Well if It Ends Well” (With Apologies to William Shakespeare)
The blog explores the challenges and potential opportunities facing UK capital markets in 2025, contrasting domestic and global trends. It examines factors like IPO activity, regulatory impacts and economic policies while reflecting on the prospects for recovery....
APCO’s Top 6 Takeaways from the World Bank and IMF 2024 Annual Meetings
APCO’s top insights from the 2024 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings reveal pressing topics shaping the global agenda, from inflation and economic stability to climate resilience and food security. Key conversations also highlight potential impacts from the U.S. election and job creation needs....
FOCAC 9 and the Future of China-Africa Economic Relations
The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 9) saw a landmark elevation of China-Africa relations to strategic partnerships. Key themes included trade, digitalization, green development and health care, with Chinese private enterprises playing a pivotal role in future investments. ...