Emerging & Frontier Markets
Recovery Begins
China is leading as the world attempts to get back to business. It won’t be simple—even if the Covid-19 virus does not come roaring back.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Softbank Shocks With $13 Billion Loss
In an announcement on April 13, SoftBank cited a “deteriorating market environment” as the explanation for the abysmal results at its $100 billion Vision Fund.
Features
Swift GPI Is Growing Up
Banks and payment processors are learning how to use the secure messaging system to facilitate and manage all cross-border payments transactions.
Features
Tech Tie-Up To Tackle Covid-19 Contact Tracing
Epidemiologists say this type of contact tracing promises to contain flare-ups of the virus, but to be part of an effective lockdown-exit strategy, contact tracing will need to be used in conjunction with rapid virus testing and mass adoption.
Awards
World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2020: Fair Winds Before The Storm
Islamic financial institutions maintained good growth and higher profit in 2019, fortifying them for the difficult year ahead.
News
Avoiding Cash To Avoid Contagion
Contamination fears from banknotes and electronic keypads are fueling a surge in electronic payments, and governments are keen to encourage the trend.
News
Canceled Global Gatherings Take Economic Toll
The postponing of major global events such as Dubai’s Expo 2020 and this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games will hit host economies hard.
News
Downgraded Bonds Get A Backstop
The ECB announced that it will accept bonds below investment grade as collateral for its bank financing facility.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hallowed Tradition Of Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
Most 2020 annual general meetings will be conducted virtually,possibly sparking a permanent change in shareholder participation.
News
Leadership Under Covid-19: It Varies
Some nations responded more effectively to the pandemic than others.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
New eBay Ceo Faces Same Problems As The Last
eBay's identity crisis continues under new leadership.
News
Orbans Power Grab Raises EU Dilemma
Europe's most illiberal democracy may no longer be a democracy.