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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Hong Kong: Pension Authority Warns Of US Debt Selloff

Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) instructed the city’s fund managers last month to prepare for possible fallout from Moody’s recent reduction of its US Treasury debt rating from Aaa to Aa1.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Canada: Carney Crowns First-Ever AI Minister

Canada last month named its first-ever AI minister, joining a list of countries that already includes the United Arab Emirates, France, and Taiwan.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Morocco: Boom In Data Centers

The North African kingdom has adapted quickly to the digital age. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development published a...

A Treasurers Guide to the Pandemic: Two Steps for Navigating a Recession

With liquidity in scarce supply, and supply chains suffering unparalleled disruption, UniCredit’s Adeline de Metz, Global Head of Working Capital Solutions and Raphael Barisaac, Global Head of Cash Management, suggest two steps treasurers can take to help navigate the current economic climate.

Technology

Latin America: Leading World Financial Innovation

By concentrating on financial inclusion, Latin America shows other parts of the world how to navigate testing times.

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.

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.

CIB Egypt Sees Growth In Africa’s Emerging Banking Opportunities

Africa’s fast-growing economies, FinTech innovation, and stable trade agreements offer abundant opportunities for CIB Egypt. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, CIB Egypt’s Chairman & Managing Director, discusses the bank’s strategic expansion into Eastern Africa and strong position as financial partner to customers across the continent.

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.

Harnessing Technology to Control Latin American FX Risk

From devaluation to revenue recognition, FX volatility creates significant challenges for companies operating in Latin America. With the right technology, companies can mitigate these risks and achieve greater control over their pricing strategies, says Rafael Bufacchi, Director of Finance at PrimeiroPay.

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...