Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Venezuela launches cryptocurrency called Petro

Venezuela’s new cryptocurrency, called the Petro, will go on sale today in a bid to help the... Read more
Oxfam agrees not to bid for UK government cash pending reform

Oxfam has agreed not to bid for any new UK government funding until it reforms after allegations of... Read more
Ramaphosa vows action on corruption as he assumes South African presidency

South African’s ruling party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the country’s new... Read more
Frosty relations thaw as South Korea pays North Korea’s Winter Olympics costs

South Korea has agreed to pay the $2.64m bill for North Korea’s participation at the Winter... Read more
EU auditors call for more transparent and responsive budget

The EU budget should place greater emphasis on accountability and transparency and be able to react... Read more
Gulf nations pledge $30bn to Iraq

Gulf nations have pledged $30bn to Iraq at a conference this week, which was organised to discuss... Read more
Japan’s economy slowed in the last quarter of 2017

Japan’s economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2017 to 0.5%, falling from a pace of 2.5% in... Read more
US public sector gender pay gap revealed at 10%

Women in the American public sector earn 10% less than men, an analysis of government documents... Read more
South Africa budget set to take place despite Zuma controversy

South Africa’s budget speech should still go ahead on 21 February, despite the president’s state of... Read more
SPD take finance ministry in German coalition deal

The Social Democrats (SPD) will take charge of the finance ministry in the new German government,... Read more

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