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Banking

Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Spot Trading

Banking giant Standard Chartered has introduced an amenity for the spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum via a fully integrated digital asset service, through its UK branch for institutional clients, including corporates, investors and asset managers.

Banking

Argentina: Revolut Acquires Cetelem

UK fintech Revolut will enter the Argentine market after agreeing to purchase Cetelem Argentina from BNP Paribas Personal Finance.

Technology

Companies Face AI Buyer’s Remorse

Companies adopted AI quickly, hoping to increase productivity and reduce their costs by eliminating part of their workforce.

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.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Ecuador: Aiming For A Turnaround

With an economic restructuring in the works, Ecuador is positioning itself to ride the tensions between the US and China to an economic rebound in 2025.

Banking

Ripple In Banking License Push

Crypto company Ripple has applied to US regulators for a national bank charter, as the distinction between digital asset firms and traditional financial institutions becomes increasingly blurred.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Singapore: Project Bonds Chart Course For Success In FPSO Financing

Singapore-headquartered Yinson Production recently issued a record-breaking $1.168 billion bond for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit in Brazil.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

United Kingdom: Capital Markets Flounder

The state of the United Kingdom’s capital markets is perilous. IPO activity has fallen to its lowest levels in 30-years.

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.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

News & Features Archive

Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Spot Trading

Argentina: Revolut Acquires Cetelem

Companies Face AI Buyer’s Remorse

Converse Bank: At the Forefront of Innovation in Armenia

Ecuador: Aiming For A Turnaround

Ripple In Banking License Push

Singapore: Project Bonds Chart Course For Success In FPSO Financing

United Kingdom: Capital Markets Flounder

Advancing with XML: A Corporate Imperative

De Meo To Lead Luxury Group Kering

GCC: Managing Tensions And Mega Deals

The GCC Welcomes Wellness Tourism

Auto Industry Races For Rare Earth Alternatives

The Blueprint of an AI-First Financial Institution

WeWork Eyes $407 Million IPO Comeback