Economics, Policy & Regulation
Arctic Silk Road Gains Interest as a Gulf Alternative
Shippers are eyeing the Arctic Northern Sea Route as Middle East conflicts make traditional Gulf shipping lanes too risky.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Europe’s CFOs Sing the Blues
European CFOs face mounting economic uncertainty, shifting priorities toward cost discipline and resilience.
Technology
PwC, OpenAI Prep AI Treasury Agents
Working in conjunction, global accountancy and advisory firm PwC and OpenAI are bringing agentic AI to CFOs and their organizations....
News
CFOs Should Prepare for Long-Term Tariff Refunds
A massive $166 billion in corporate tariff refunds sounds nice, but could take years to process.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Three Bankers Lead Pack to Replace Lagarde at ECB
ECB succession race heats up as Christine Lagarde’s early exit speculation boosts three leading central bankers.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Ex-Meta Chief AI Scientist Launches Startup
Meta AI veteran Yann LeCun raises $1 billion for AMI, betting on world models to rival today’s text-based AI systems.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CFO Turnover Rates Quicken
CFO turnover surged in 2025, with rising promotions to CEO roles reflecting the evolving leadership expectations in uncertain times.
News
AIG’s Next Chapter: New CEO Faces Test Of Post-Revival Growth
Surprise, surprise. Peter Zaffino’s successor at the helm of AIG will be Eric Andersen, an insurance industry veteran.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
India: Modi Dealmaking Spree Spurred By Tariffs
As US-China tensions escalate, India accelerates trade deals with Canada, UK, EU and Brazil, slashing tariffs and expanding global alliances.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Meta’s Recent Acquisition Worries Chinese Regulators
US regulators welcomed Meta’s $2 billion December acquisition of AI-assistant platform Manus, while Chinese regulators were far less receptive.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bayer’s New CFO HasA Risky Mountain To Climb
Judith Hartmann will succeed Wolfgang Nickl as CFO. Her appointment comes as the pharmaceutical giant struggles with high debt—over €32 billion at the end of last year.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Diageo Taps ‘Drastic Dave’ As New CEO
After the abrupt departure of Debra Crew in July 2025, UK-based alcohol giant Diageo, will toast the arrival of Sir Dave Lewis, its new CEO, in 2026.