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Executive Interviews

Global Salon: AI, Payments, And The Changing CFO Role

Rohini Jain, CFO of business payments platform Bill, has strong views on how artificial intelligence is transforming the role of finance, the future of cross-border payments, and the challenges facing SMBs in today’s economic environment.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Tougher H-1B Visa Stance Spells Global Change

President Donald Trump is pushing back against longstanding US immigration rules.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

BBVA Sweetens Sabadell Bid

Spain’s second-largest bank is edging closer to creating Europe’s third-largest lender by market value, behind only HSBC and Santander.

How European Corporates Are Redefining Capital Market Strategy

After an extended period of caution, Europe’s largest corporates are no longer sitting on the sidelines – they are actively reshaping the capital markets landscape.

Banking

Mediobanca CEO Steps Down After Acquisition

Following the surprising success of Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s (MPS’) takeover of Mediobanca, Italy’s leading investment bank, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel announced his resignation last month after 17 years at the helm, ending one of the longest runs for a European banking chief.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

United States: With TikTok Deal, Larry Ellison Eyes Media Dominance

September was life-changing for 81-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Larry Ellison and his family.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Target: New Chief Begins Next Year

Starting as a summer intern while still in business school and rising through the ranks to COO, Michael Fiddelke has spent over two decades working for the US big-box retailer Target.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

IKEA: First Non-Swedish Executive Named To Lead Retailer

Ingka Group, the holding company that operates most IKEA stores globally, has appointed as its next chief executive, Juvencio Maeztu, the first non-Swede to lead the group.

Expanding in Africa: How Egypt’s CIB is Pursuing Cross-Border Growth

Looking beyond its home market in Egypt, Commercial International Bank’s (CIB’s) Islam Zekry, Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board Member, reveals the bank’s vision to be a key financial partner for African economic expansion. To do this, it is leveraging Kenya as a strategic hub, while prioritising high-growth sectors and supporting SMEs, corporates and Egyptian exporters.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Eli Lilly Issues Rare 40-Year Bond

Eli Lilly is making waves in the corporate debt market with a $6.75 billion multi-tranche bond sale that includes a rare 40-year note: an unusual move for a pharmaceutical company. Most corporate bonds mature in five to 30 years.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Evergrande Delisted From Hong Kong Bourse

On Aug. 25, China Evergrande Group was delisted from Hong Kong’s stock exchange.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Bullish Surges As Crypto IPO Window Opens

Peter Thiel is doubling down on crypto in public markets.

Technology

Deepfakes Put Corporate Finance At Risk

Multifactor verification and other precautions are becoming essential as AI enables more sophisticated scams.

Digital Transformation Blueprint and Showcasing Shell Treasurys Digital Journey

Digitization is critical to the future of finance and treasury. To realize its fullpotential, companies should develop a framework and execution plan thatincorporates a holistic approach. A good example of a company taking suchan approach isShell, writes Swati Mitra, Global Practice Lead, Digital ClientAdvisory, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Aldo Perracini, Meren Energy

Aldo Perracini was appointed CFO of Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil Corp., in March, following its acquisition of Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief. Listed in Toronto and Stockholm, Meren focuses on production, development, and exploration, with assets across Africa. Its largest shareholder is BTG Pactual, where Perracini began his career in 2008.