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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.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Pope’s Fiscal Legacy

The April 21 passing of Pope Francis touched not only 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, but millions of people of other faiths who came to admire him for his progressive views during his dozen-year pontificate.

Banking

M&A Booms Globally, But Tariffs Freeze US Deals

M&A activity got off to a strong start in 2025, with global deal value surpassing $1.2 trillion through April, according...

Banking

Former Top-Rated Bank Governor Mark Carney Elected To Lead Canada

The Liberal Party of Canada pulled off a stunning upset in the national election. By choosing Mark Carney—the former governor...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Wind Shifts For Energy: Q&A With Marcia Hook And Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers Of Clifford Chance

Global Finance: How has the outlook for the energy industry shifted under the new US administration? Marcia Hook: Under the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Asia-Pacific: Economic Growth Taking Off

The Asia-Pacific region (APAC) will lead global economic growth over the next 15 years thanks to several factors, some of...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Driving Economic Stability: Q&A With Union of Arab Banks’ Wissam Fattouh

Wissam Fattouh, secretary general of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) and the World Union of Arab Bankers, talks about...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

GCC’s Balancing Act Amid US-China Tensions

The GCC’s open-door economic policy is at a crossroads as geo-fragmentation rises and the US-China rivalry heats up. A long-held...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia: The Corporate Bet

In the final stretch of its Vision 2030 development blueprint, Saudi Arabia is counting on FDI to play a bigger...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Sustained Growth In MENA Despite Turmoil

Conflict aside, the Middle East is anticipating a period of economic growth. Here are some of the trends shaping the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Ascent

Why ADGM is attracting global asset managers. Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a major hub for international asset managers...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Namibia Historic Election Seats First Female President

Namibia marked a milestone in its history on March 21, when Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first...