Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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UK failed to put aid recipients first, Mordaunt admits

Recent revelations about sexual exploitation in aid contexts was caused by Britain’s failure in its... Read more
Indian banks given 15 days to protect themselves against fraud risks

The government of India has set a 15-day deadline for state banks to take preventive measures... Read more
EU membership ‘open to all Western Balkan nations’

The Western Balkan countries could join the European Union by 2025 if they meet the criteria for... Read more
Thailand and World Bank link up to boost digital awareness

Thailand and the World Bank have agreed to work together to promote awareness of the digital... Read more
South Africa leaders agree to review impact of VAT increase

South Africa’s ruling party has said it will look at ways to soften the impact of the new VAT rates... Read more
The ADB signs $84m water improvements loan agreement with India

The Asian Development Bank has signed a $84m loan agreement with India to finance water supply... Read more
German government knocks back unions’ 6% pay claim

Germany’s public sector workers have had their claim for a 6% pay rise rejected by the federal... Read more
EU ‘ready to regulate cryptocurrencies’, says finance chief

The European Union is ready to regulate cryptocurrencies if it is not done so at the global level,... Read more
Countries around the world ‘slow to fight corruption’

The majority of countries around the world are moving too slowly in their efforts to fight... Read more
ADB funds Bangladesh rail improvements

The Asian Development Bank has approved a total of $360m in loans to help reform the railway system... Read more

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