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At the glitzy opening of the 2025 Lujiazui Forum—dubbed China’s answer to Davos—People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng dropped a truth bomb : Emerging economies are getting shortchanged in global finance. Despite driving over 40% of the world’s GDP, their voting power in institutions like the IMF and World Bank remains stuck in the 20th century.
Pan’s big takeaway? Major financial players need to step up their oversight game, assess risks without bias, and champion economic globalization. 'Stability isn’t a solo act,' he said, urging support for a 'multilateral trading system that works for everyone.'
Why should you care? For young professionals eyeing emerging markets or startups hunting for fair trade rules, this shake-up could mean smoother cross-border deals and fewer economic curveballs. Plus, with Gen Z’s obsession with equitable systems (hello, TikTok activism!), Pan’s push aligns with the vibe shift toward inclusive growth.
The forum’s 2025 theme? 'Finance for a Fragmented World.' Let’s see if Wall Street and friends are ready to listen.
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
: Emerging economies are getting shortchanged in global finance. Despite driving over 40% of the world’s GDP, their voting power in institutions like the IMF and World Bank remains stuck in the 20th century.
Pan’s big takeaway? Major financial players need to step up their oversight game, assess risks without bias, and champion economic globalization. 'Stability isn’t a solo act,' he said, urging support for a 'multilateral trading system that works for everyone.'
Why should you care? For young professionals eyeing emerging markets or startups hunting for fair trade rules, this shake-up could mean smoother cross-border deals and fewer economic curveballs. Plus, with Gen Z’s obsession with equitable systems (hello, TikTok activism!), Pan’s push aligns with the vibe shift toward inclusive growth.
The forum’s 2025 theme? 'Finance for a Fragmented World.' Let’s see if Wall Street and friends are ready to listen. 
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