Emerging & Frontier Markets
Kenya: Capital Requirement Rule to Trigger Bank Mergers
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to lift its 10-year ban on issuing new banking licenses on July 1.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariff Plan
A federal appeals court on Thursday paused the US Court of International Trade’s (CIT) ruling that struck down President Donald...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Ghana: New Rules Shake Gold Trade
Ghana wants to optimize the benefits from its largely anarchical artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
Sponsored Content
The Irresistible Rise and Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The creation, development and implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is beginning to look inevitable.
Sustainable Finance
Powering The Global Energy Transition
Project finance is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the growing demand for green and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Arnault’s Work Extension
Bernard Arnault, the French billionaire, CEO and chair of LVMH, has just been confirmed at the helm of the world’s...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Lebanon On The Path To Reform
Lebanon's Parliament last month partly lifted banking secrecy laws in a rare move to encourage transparency and revive the nation’s scattered economy.
Insurance
All In It Together
Global insurers are partnering with stakeholders, including governments and environmental groups, as they adapt to the impact of climate change.
Sponsored Content
Digital Transformation Blueprint and Showcasing Shell Treasurys Digital Journey
Digitization is critical to the future of finance and treasury. To realize its fullpotential, companies should develop a framework and execution plan thatincorporates a holistic approach. A good example of a company taking suchan approach isShell, writes Swati Mitra, Global Practice Lead, Digital ClientAdvisory, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi.
Award Ceremonies and Events
Best Investment Banks and Sustainable Finance Awards Ceremony 2025
Leaders from across the industry attended to recognise organisations that have navigated global uncertainty and market conditions, delivering both returns...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
US-China Tariff Truce Triggers Transpacific Rush—But Uncertainty Lingers
A brief easing of tariffs between the US and China has set off a burst of transpacific trade activity, but deeper tensions and long-term supply chain disruptions continue to cloud the outlook.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Google And Meta Face Scrutiny
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently ruled against Google twice: in August 2024 for monopolizing the search engine and search advertising markets, and in April 2025 for its digital advertising network being an illegal monopoly.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Is Musk Done With DOGE? Tesla Investors Hope So
Tesla just posted its worst quarterly results in years. Net income plunged 71% to $409 million in the first quarter.
Sponsored Content
Driving Digital Banking in Qatar
Digital and financial innovations are driving increased customer demand and engagement for Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ). Amit Sah, Head of Retail Banking, highlights major milestones in the bank’s digital strategy and reveals bold ambitions to transform the industry.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
(Another) New Deal With The IMF
Even before Argentina’s previous agreement with the International Monetary Fund expired in December, President Javier Milei began pursuing a new bailout package.