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Cannabis Policy Shift in US Doesn’t Move the Money
On paper, the White House’s long-anticipated cannabis regulatory shake-up may ease rules. But for banks, processors, and payment networks, little changes in practice.
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Powell’s Final FOMC Meeting Ends With Fed Autonomy In Doubt
Jerome Powell concluded his final Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as chair on April 29, but said he...
News
UAE to Exit OPEC, Fracturing Powerful Gulf Oil Alliance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will exit OPEC on May 1, exposing Gulf rift over oil strategy, Iran policy, and market stability.
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Garanti BBVA: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Finance In Turkey
Sustainability is embedded in Garanti BBVA’s culture, business, financing solutions, and advisory services. Garanti BBVA’s Cemal Onaran, Commercial Banking Executive Vice President, and İrem Barzilay, Sustainability Director, explain the bank’s decarbonization journey and its contribution to Turkey’s green transformation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Passive Anchor Turned Capital Powerhouse
Japan reemerges as global finance hub amid reforms, rising yields.
News
The IPO Window Is Open—A Crack
The IPO market is stalling as volatility and fears about artificial intelligence reshape the overall listings landscape.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Defense Stocks Reload With IPO Momentum
Vincorion’s hot IPO underscores relentless investor demand as defense stocks ride a long-term rearmament cycle.
Technology
US Regulators Lift Veil On Digital Assets
SEC and CFTC crypto guidance clarifies asset classifications but stops short of comprehensive regulatory certainty
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Poland’s Long-Term Partner for Custody Services
Poland’s custody market is nearing a turning point. As custodians seek reliable, experienced banking partners, Bank Pekao is growing custody services in the Polish market, says Robert Smuga, Managing Director, Head of Financial Institutions and Custody, Bank Pekao.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ghana Gambles on Gold Royalties
Six governments object as Ghana ties gold royalties directly to soaring bullion prices globally.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Mali Rewrites Map With $800 Million Waterway
A river will run through Mali as a 900‑kilometer maritime artery transforms the Senegal River into a high‑capacity commercial highway.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Cuba Courts Exiles, Entrepreneurs In Reform Effort
Cuba invites back the diaspora it once rejected with a high-stakes economic reset.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
How Autonomous Treasury Speeds Cash Visibility
The advent of autonomous treasury has ignited a competitive push, complete with aggressive industry targets. Not all companies will want to proceed at the same speed.
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RBI: Why Sustainable Finance Is Here to Stay
From green bonds to advisory services to data-driven tools, sustainable finance products and solutions are in growing demand among retail, corporate and institutional clients alike, according to Markus Ecker, Head of Sustainable Finance at Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI).
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Hungary: Crossroads Ahead
Hungary heads into a pivotal election this month with an improving economy but nagging questions about economic policy, governance, and FDI performance.