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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Fake Goods Trade Reaches $467 Billion

Counterfeit goods accounted for an estimated $467 billion in global trade in 2021, the latest year with available comprehensive data, says a joint study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), an EU agency based in Alicante, Spain.

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Circle IPO Underscores Investor Appetite For Crypto

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group raised nearly $1.1 billion in its IPO, above its expected range, as investors grow increasingly attracted to cryptocurrencies.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Corporate HQs Downsize And Decentralize

The traditional corporate headquarters—a single, centralized office—has long symbolized business power.

Middle East Banking: The Only Future Is Digital Only

Over the last several months, COVID-19 has undoubtedly emerged as the biggest disrupter, forcing customers (and banks) to embrace digital banking channels. However, the popularity of digital banking had been growing steadily even prior to the pandemic, driven by factors ...

Banking

Italy Is Awash With M&As

With M&A ramping up in Europe, Italy is leading the way with a dynamic financial sector, boasting seven active deals.

Banking

Japan’s SMBC Buying Stake In Yes Bank

India’s Yes Bank expects to sell a 20% stake to Japan’s second-largest bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, for $1.58 billion, pending regulatory approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Competition Commission of India.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel Tie-Up Could Be A ‘Game Changer’

The deal by Japan’s top steelmaker creates a formidable global competitor and helps revive U.S. Steel’s competitiveness.

Banking

Spain: Post-Pandemic Champion

Spain’s economy keeps outpacing Europe, thanks to tourism, immigration, and a budding pharma sector. But tariff threats and structural challenges loom.

Customer-centric Approach – Retail Lending in the New Normal

In this article,RAJASHEKARA V. MAIYA Vice President and Head, Business Consulting Group, Infosys Finacle discusses the shifting focus in retail lending landscape, from a product-centric approach to customer-centric approach.

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Insurance

Global Insurance: New Capital Frontiers

Insurers are reassessing traditional approaches to risk transfer—and the markets are responding.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

US To Stop Producing Its Penny

After 232 years, the US is bidding farewell to the penny.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

United States: Plan For Remittance Tax Sparks Global Concerns

A proposed 3.5% remittance tax on money sent from the US to noncitizens abroad has sent shockwaves through countries that rely on international transfers.

Digital Banking Indispensable in Africa

Digital banking is essential for reaching Africa’s underbanked markets, says Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Sultan. He discusses the competitive advantage of its digital platform as it expands in Africa and explains how early digital adoption helped the bank thrive during the pandemic.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Corporate Loan Markets In US, Europe Rebound After April Plunge

Following a sharp slowdown due to Trump's tariff announcement, corporate loan activity is picking up, driven by improved pricing and investor appetite, though credit quality concerns still loom.