Banking
Central Banks Turn To Gold
A growing number of central banks are accumulating gold reserves amid geopolitical upheaval that has led them to question their reliance on the US dollar.
Author: Peter Taberner
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Czech Republic Sees Defense-Sector IPOs Surge
Czechoslovak Group, an influential European defense firm, has listed 15.2% of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam, implying a €25 billion (about $30 billion) valuation in what is expected to be the largest defense-sector IPO ever.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Grayscale Joins Wave Of Crypto IPOs This Year
Grayscale Investments, a crypto-focused asset manager, has filed an S-1 registration form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering (IPO).
Technology
Stripe Delivers Shopping To ChatGPT Users
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Anglo American, Teck Forming Copper-Producing Giant
Metals powerhouses Anglo American and Teck have approved a merger of equals sanctioning them to become one of the top five copper global producers, via world-class assets across Canada, the US, Latin America, Southern Africa, and Europe
Banking
Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Spot Trading
Banking giant Standard Chartered has introduced an amenity for the spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum via a fully integrated digital asset service, through its UK branch for institutional clients, including corporates, investors and asset managers.
News
Circle IPO Underscores Investor Appetite For Crypto
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group raised nearly $1.1 billion in its IPO, above its expected range, as investors grow increasingly attracted to cryptocurrencies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
From Riyadh To The Runway: Flynas IPO Is Taking Off
Saudi Arabian budget airline Flynas received $109 billion in orders following the institutional round of its IPO, in a consequential public offering for the low-cost airline marketplace.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Trump Tariffs Halt IPO Deals In US
Several firms have suspended IPO plans, and merger activity has slowed following President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs, fueling uncertainty across US dealmaking markets.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Klarna IPO Could Redefine Payments Market
Fintech giant Klarna has filed a registration statement to the SEC to propose an IPO but has put the process...
Technology
Heineken Launches GenAI Lab
Heineken, one of the largest brewers in the world, announced the launch of its first global GenAI lab in Singapore...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Capital Meets Conscience As Social Bonds Rise
Lenders are scaling up efforts to meet sustainable development targets, with capital directed toward healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure. Major...