Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: The “Broker Butcher” Returns
The “Broker Butcher” is back at work in China. Will he clean up financial markets, or simply watch them sink?...
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Borrowers Beware
Private credit is the flavor of the month among the world’s financial elite. Corporate borrowers should think carefully before tasting....
Banking
The State Of Global Banking: Favorable Winds, For Now
Central bank tightening in most large economies has enabled commercial banks to raise their lending rates, swelling interest income. That...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ruble’s Slide Puts Nabiullina On The Hot Seat
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullin deftly responded to Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine but it hasn't been enough to save the ruble.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Longtime Xi Loyalist Assumes The Economic Reins
New Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng has been a vocal proponent of the Greater Bay Area initiative and has worked with Xi Jinping since the 1980s.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Global Debt Levels Put Economies And Countries At Risk
Private and public debt levels—combined with rising interest rates—are clouding the economic horizon.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Activist Investors Stand Up
Shareholder activism is rising, even outside the US. Given recent market-shaking failures, more such assertiveness is welcome.
Sustainable Finance
New Growth For Green Energy
Fossil fuels had a comeback year, but the green transition is accelerating.
Features
China Pumps Up The Panda Bond Market
With interest rates rising in the West, China hopes its falling interest rates will attractmultinationals to its domestic bond market.
Banking
The Big-Bank Comeback
Banks, challenged lately by macro and digital trends, are stronger now.
Sustainable Finance
Commodity Storm
War and weather highlight the vulnerability of supplies critical to humanity’s future—especially food staples and the metals for renewable energy.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Setting A Minimum
As of next year, every corporation may have to begin paying at least 15% in corporate taxes, regardless of which country it calls home.