UK premier said he had ‘frank’ discussions with Xi Jinping at G20 but declined to air criticism publicly
Fears rise of stalemate on climate action in wake of Trump election victory
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s controversial law on surrogacy enters into force
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statement
Body backed by Barbados, France and Kenya outlines options for new levies
UK PM intent on rallying Kyiv’s allies ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president in January
Also in this newsletter: Austria hits back after Russia cuts off last gas supplies
Argentina veto warning sparks fears conservatives will be emboldened to ditch global deals on climate and tax
Prime minister intent on strengthening relations with Beijing despite tensions over security and human rights
Co-ordinated levy on total wealth of super-rich is feasible and enforceable, says paper commissioned for G20
What once seemed like an impossibility is now being considered by G20 finance ministers
G20 finance ministers to discuss ways to save reforms to way multinationals are taxed
Latin American and African nations have been sharply critical of Jewish state
Speeding up digital systems makes them more vulnerable to criminal networks and money laundering
The group should pursue a core agenda of three or four issues each year and avoid needless political disputes
Multilateral development banks are a valuable tool — but they need a radical overhaul and we must learn to use them
Access to capital markets allows companies to overcome periods of significant stress
Ruling Bharatiya Janata party exploits global spotlight to kick off campaign for regional and national polls
Transforming the scale and nature of finance for development and the environment is essential
Chinese leader sent Premier Li Qiang in his place following deepening tensions with India
Admitting the African Union while watering down statements on Ukraine doesn’t enhance group’s credibility
Also in this newsletter: EBRD calls for anti-corruption reforms in EU accession countries
PwC is planning to give up millions of dollars of consulting work for its US audit clients
US Treasury secretary touts successes at world leaders’ meeting while rejecting criticism of language over war
US, EU and others agreed to remove condemnation of Putin’s invasion from meeting’s communiqué
