
The REPO market is the silent engine of banking, helping institutions manage liquidity and stabilize interest rates. Here's why it’s essential to the smooth functioning of the financial system.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Global & WBN Finance
Comparative advantage works—until it doesn’t. For critical sectors like semiconductors and medication precursors, domestic production isn’t inefficient—it’s national insurance.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Global & WBN Finance
Nigeria attracts foreign investors with tax holidays and free trade zones, but compliance is critical. From oil to telecoms, each sector has its own rules. NOTAP tech transfer laws and FIRS tax guidelines demand careful navigation for long-term success.
by Olasunkanmi Ibrahim & WBN News Africa & WBN Finance
Duties distort trade by raising prices and hiding true costs—consumers end up paying more, even for equal-quality goods. Understanding trade and comparative advantage matters more than ever.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Global & WBN FinanceOpen Banking is transforming the way people access and manage their finances. By allowing secure, user-approved data sharing between banks and third-party providers, it’s unlocking competition, convenience, and innovation in the financial world.
by Liza J Lee & WBN Finance & WBN News Global & WBN News Vancouver
Blockchain is the technology. Crypto is the money. Tokens have purpose. Meme coins are fun but risky. Here's what you really need to know.
by Wendy S Huffman & Macharia Waruingi & WBN News Nashville & WBN Finance
While the world scrambles to redraw alliances and secure supply chains, Canada is quietly waiting. Watching. Hoping. Still clinging to old trade routes and polite diplomacy while the rest of the world moves forward- aggressively.
by Rob Arthurs & WBN Finance & WBN News Global & WBN News Tariffs Edition & WRNNews London Desk
Microsoft just laid off 6,000 employees as it doubles down on AI. Here's what happened, who it affected, and what it means for the future of work and small businesses.
by George Moen & WBN Ai & WBN News Global & WBN Finance