Australian Regulators Say Global Fragmentation Is Accelerating
Australian regulators say recent international developments appear to be accelerating the pace of global fragmentation, increasing complexity and volatility.
In a quarterly statement, Australia's Council of Financial Regulators highlighted rapid changes in international trade policies, volatility in global financial markets and increased geopolitical tension. It warned that financial markets remained vulnerable to further shocks.
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