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Economy Finance Markets Russia and the global economy

The G20 and the global financial system

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Published 02 April, 2009, 13:21

With world leaders meeting at the G20 summit in London, RT spoke with Kevin Dougherty of the Pharos Financial Group about funding of the IMF and global financial regulation.

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Russia – German trade looks to brighter future Doctor Frank Schauff, Chief Executive of the Association of European Businesses in Russia spoke with RT about the significance of Russia German business ties and expectations of the G20 summit in London.

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