© Halfdark / Getty Images/fStop Global Trends & Politics Overview Topics Online - English Economy Global Trends and Politics Global Trends and Politics Legal system abuse is rampant what insurers can do and how reinsurers can help Global Trends and Politics The rise of populist currents shakes up global trade A rapid recovery of global trade is rather unlikely Global Trends and Politics BREXIT update Where do we stand now and how are things likely to progress from here? Global Trends and Politics The science of sanctions compliance Embargoes and sanctions restrict freedom in foreign trade. Global Trends and Politics Key election in Spain overshadowed by British referendum New polls on the Brexit referendum Global Trends and Politics Low interest rates cast a long shadow The eurozone’s key interest rates have recently dropped to zero. Global Trends and Politics Will it soon be raining money? "helicopter money" Global Trends and Politics Black swans and ostriches The assertion that certain crises could not have been predicted is all too often a simple case Global Trends and Politics Brexit referendum: the genie is out of the bottle The EU is currently facing its greatest crisis ever. By Michael Menhart, Chief Economist at Munich.. Global Trends and Politics Spain needs a new business model It is essential that the next Spanish government revitalise the innovative strength Global Trends and Politics The renminbi - in the top league, but not yet in the Champions League Despite being part of the IMF basket of currencies the renminbi is not yet on an equal footing with. Global Trends and Politics The era of extremely cheap money must come to an end A comment by Nikolaus von Bomhard. Global Trends and Politics Solvency II: Munich Re is well positioned Bernhard Kaufmann talks about the challenges facing the insurance industry. Global Trends and Politics The number will increase Is the current wave of refugees merely the beginning? A Spiegel interview with Nikolaus von Bomhard. Global Trends and Politics The future needs growth would it be better for us to do without economic growth? Global Trends and Politics China: The problems are well known, but the jitters are new Collapse on China's stock markets Global Trends and Politics Iran: Outstanding opportunities, huge hurdles The economic sanctions imposed against Iran Global Trends and Politics Cash is a lot more than just notes and coins Abolition of banknotes Global Trends and Politics EU referendum in the UK The stakes are high Global Trends and Politics India wants to begin a new era Reforms are taking effect, but they are also coming up against resistance Global Trends and Politics “SNB's action will dampen economic growth in Switzerland” Michael Menhart talks about the end of the exchange-rate cap against the euro Global Trends and Politics Monetary policy of the Fed should not be an option for the ECB Michael Menhart talks about the ECB’s current role. Global Trends and Politics Scotland refrains from opening Pandora’s box Michael Menhart, Chief Economist at Munich Re, discusses some of the risks associated with... Global Trends and Politics Austerity works Why it would be a huge mistake for the crisis-hit countries of the eurozone to abandon austerity. Global Trends and Politics Europe needs more labour migration Michael Menhart about migration and free movement of labour in Europe Global Trends and Politics The US elections and their consequences - a European perspective Michael Menhart on the most urgent tasks for US fiscal policy following the 2012 elections. Global Trends and Politics The ECB bonanza Irresponsible risk or still not enough? Global Trends and Politics People in the region need an economic perspective Revolution in the Arab world Up-to-date information - directly to your mailbox Sign up for our newsletter and be informed about new articles about your favourite topics. Sign up now