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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.

Private Credit

Private Credit: Boogeyman Or Opportunity?

Some argue that warnings about private credit’s risks reflect not just financial caution but tension and competition between banks and private lenders.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Tariffs Fuel Global Trade Shift

After months of tariff-led uncertainty, trade opportunities are re-emerging, but friction remains.

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.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Brookfield To Pump $12 Billion Into India Energy Projects

New York-based Brookfield agreed to invest $12 billion in green energy projects in Andhra Pradesh, India, over the next three years.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Akzo Nobel, Axalta Deal Brushes Up Paint Industry

Dutch paint maker Akzo Nobel is splashing into the US with plans to combine with Philadelphia-based rival Axalta Coating Systems...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

SPACs Are Back And Fueled By MAGA World

Many of the newly formed SPACs target sectors aligned with “America First” priorities, including cryptocurrency, nuclear technology and quantum computing.

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.

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

BAC Eyes Panama’s Multibank Deal

BAC Credomatic has announced plans to purchase Panama’s Multibank, potentially making it the largest bank in Central America by market share.

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).

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Saudi Arabia: A Trillion-Dollar Pledge, From AI To Nuclear

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest nearly $1 trillion into the US economy. This brought positive statements from executives representing key sectors expected to benefit.

Technology

The AI Investing Race

Trillions are flowing into AI investment and innovation, driven by ambition and fear of falling behind. But the returns are still more promise than proof.

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.

Technology

Stripe Delivers Shopping To ChatGPT Users

The AI research firm OpenAI is collaborating with Stripe to launch Instant Checkout, a facility that authorizes single-item purchases via ChatGPT.