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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.

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.

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.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Klarna Goes Public In $14B Wall Street Test: Who’s Next?

Klarna goes public, aiming to raise $1.25B after rebounding from a $6.7B slump with renewed growth. Meanwhile, BNPL rival Revolut is watching closely.

Insurance

Private Equity’s Growing Role In Insurance: Rewards And Risks

As PE firms expand their presence in the insurance business and insurers hold more PE assets, risk concerns are rising and regulators are taking note.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

India: Credit Rating Gets An Upgrade

S&P Global Ratings raised India’s sovereign credit rating in mid-August from BBB- to BBB, one notch above its lowest investment-grade rating.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Intel CEO Sells Stake to US

Talk about a reversal of fortunes. Barely two weeks after US President Donald Trump called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on account of his alleged conflicts of interest, Tan sold a 10% stake in the chipmaker to the US government.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Singapore: Project Bonds Chart Course For Success In FPSO Financing

Singapore-headquartered Yinson Production recently issued a record-breaking $1.168 billion bond for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit in Brazil.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

United Kingdom: Capital Markets Flounder

The state of the United Kingdom’s capital markets is perilous. IPO activity has fallen to its lowest levels in 30-years.