Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Cut In Reserve Requirement Raises Health Questions
China's banking sector is already vulnerable to high levels of corporate debt and cutting reserve requirements means greater systemic risk.
Author: Mark Townsend
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Sovereign Fund Sales Spark Hopes For More
Abu Dhabi's IPO market is heating up.
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UAE Liberalizes Corporate Ownership
The UAE, led by Dubai, earlier created a number of offshore business parks dubbed “free zones,” which permit 100% foreign ownership.
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Bank Of Russia Prepares For Digital Ruble Launch
The Bank of Russia’s announcement is the latest move by central banks to harness the advantages of distributed ledger technology to stave off the rapid ascendancy of competing but regulatory-light cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Vietnam’s Leadership Stirred, Not Shaken
Reshuffling at the top of Vietnam's leadership structure unlikely to lead to policy change.
Features
GCC: A Steep Road To Recovery
Even as the pandemic fades, the GCC states will be challenged to revive their economies and again pursue regional integration.
Features
Oman At A Crossroads
Already pressed fiscally, Oman’s new leader will need to walk a fine line to restore growth and avoid domestic unrest.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Asian Central Banks Launch Digital Currency Initiative
The central banks will deploy distributed ledger technologyto develop a proof-of-concept prototype with the aim of making regulation-heavy foreign exchange payments cheaper and more efficient.
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Libya: New Oil Minister Faces Tough Job
Mohamed Aoun takes the helm at the new oil and gas ministry as pressure builds to increase output to bolster much-needed revenues to the state.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Switzerland Becomes Crypto Powerhouse
The country is home to major blockchain companies including the Ethereum Foundation, Polkadot, Cardano and Libra.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Crypto Seller Slammed With SEC Lawsuit
News of the action pummeled the price of the XRP token at a time of surging demand for cryptocurrencies by institutional investors.