Mexico’s government wants the biometrics of all its citizens. Given the fragility of its institutions and organized crime’s infiltration of both government and law enforcement, this is a major cause for concern. More
Is HSBC Really the Right Bank to Spearhead New Global “Sustainable Finance” Rules?
The UK-based lender, with one of the longest rap sheets in the banking world, is one of a number of big banks leading efforts ostensibly aimed at greening global finance. More
Why Naked Capitalism Is Such a Precious Place for Writers
So what is so special about writing for Naked Capitalism? (Hint: since Naked Capitalism is special, please support this fundraiser at the Tip Jar).More
Did Mexico’s AMLO Government Just Blink in Standoff With Global Energy Lobbies?
Washington finally makes its feelings known on Mexico’s dream of energy independence. More
Big Banks in Emerging Economies Are Suffering Crippling Cyber Attacks
Risks are also on the rise in advanced economies, as the Reserve Bank of Australia recently warned. More
Mexico’s AMLO Blasts IMF for Causing Global Crisis, After Fund Takes Aim At His Energy Policy
The IMF caused social and economic decadence in the world; they and other international financial organisations are responsible for the global crisis.”More
Italy’s Latest Rescue of Perennially Troubled Monte Dei Paschi Hits the Rocks
Even former ECB Chairman Mario Draghi, now in his new role as Italy’s prime minister, can’t convince other Italian banks to take on the world’s oldest lender. More
UK Goes Full-On Big Brother, Employs Facial Recognition Technology to Expedite School Lunch Queues
The UK government’s love affair with tech-enabled surveillance knows no bounds.More
Things Are Getting Messy In Draghi’s Italy
Sixteen percent of the country’s officially employed workforce just lost their jobs (temporarily for the moment). And as one would expect, they’re not happy. More
Bayer Loses Plot As Mexican Government Enforces Ban on GMO Imports
Bayer branded Mexico’s behaviour as “unscientific”, a popular term of insult these days.More
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