Emerging & Frontier Markets
Uganda: Gold Mine Goes To China
Yoweri Museveni likes to profile himself as Africa’s biggest proponent of value addition.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
IKEA: First Non-Swedish Executive Named To Lead Retailer
Ingka Group, the holding company that operates most IKEA stores globally, has appointed as its next chief executive, Juvencio Maeztu, the first non-Swede to lead the group.
Banking
Emerging Market Private Credit Steps Up
Expanding economies and bank regulatory hurdles prompt emerging-market companies to tap the private credit market.
Sponsored Content
Cybersecurity: A key focus for North American Banks
In the first half of the year, North American banking executives’ spending on cybersecurity actually outpaced that on artificial intelligence (AI). In both areas, talent has proven the most difficult to recruit. These spending insights are part of key findings revealed in the second edition of the Infosys Bank Tech Index, according to Ajay Bhandari from Infosys.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
ASEAN: Seeking Capital and Scale
ASEAN looks to international cooperation as China and the Gulf states join its summit for the first time.
Transaction Banking
Treasury’s Strategic Weapon
Trade, tariff, and interest rate uncertainties are making effective cash management critical, rendering treasury’s role more vital than ever.
Transaction Banking
Treasury’s Strategic Role In M&A: From Deal Support To Strategic Integration
Treasury is assuming a larger role in making M&A deals successful, demanding a more proactive and strategically integrated organization.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Eli Lilly Issues Rare 40-Year Bond
Eli Lilly is making waves in the corporate debt market with a $6.75 billion multi-tranche bond sale that includes a rare 40-year note: an unusual move for a pharmaceutical company. Most corporate bonds mature in five to 30 years.
Sponsored Content
Converse Bank: At the Forefront of Innovation in Armenia
After 30 years of helping shape Armenia’s financial market, Andranik Grigoryan Converse Bank's CEO is continuing to prioritise innovation via an array of mobile and digital services to transform and enhance the customer experience.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Evergrande Delisted From Hong Kong Bourse
On Aug. 25, China Evergrande Group was delisted from Hong Kong’s stock exchange.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bullish Surges As Crypto IPO Window Opens
Peter Thiel is doubling down on crypto in public markets.
News
Keurig’s Coffee Union Foams, But A Split Is Already Brewing
One wedding, one divorce. That’s how American group Keurig Dr. Pepper pitched to Wall Street its €15.7 billion (about $18 billion) takeover of Dutch coffee giant JDE Peet’s.
Technology
Deepfakes Put Corporate Finance At Risk
Multifactor verification and other precautions are becoming essential as AI enables more sophisticated scams.
Sponsored Content
Advancing with XML: A Corporate Imperative
In today's dynamic digital payment landscape, the imperative to evolve or be left behind is starkly evident. Legacy systems have served their purpose, but the future belongs to agile, scalable solutions like XML. Embracing this transition is vital for maintaining a competitive edge as a corporate.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Aldo Perracini, Meren Energy
Aldo Perracini was appointed CFO of Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil Corp., in March, following its acquisition of Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief. Listed in Toronto and Stockholm, Meren focuses on production, development, and exploration, with assets across Africa. Its largest shareholder is BTG Pactual, where Perracini began his career in 2008.