Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Gulf Investors Look to Libya and Algeria
The Iran conflict is pushing GCC countries to boost energy investments across North Africa.
Features
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Features
How Central America Is Winning the US Trade War
A succession of tariff exemptions has handed the region a windfall trade advantage over its Asian rivals.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
More Trillion-Dollar US Banks Expected as Consolidation Accelerates
Bain forecasts that U.S. banking M&A will create up to seven trillion-dollar banks by 2030, thanks to excess capital and loose regulations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
SEC Mulls Crypto-Based Capital-Raising Rule
The U.S. regulator floats expanded investor access and simplified financial disclosures.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Gulf Aims to Revive Syrian Trade Corridor to North Africa
The Iran conflict is bringing Syria back onto the MENA business map.
Banking
Sibos 2026: Digital Finance at Machine Speed
Jane Fraser and Serena Williams headline Sibos 2026 as global banking pivots from AI sandboxes to real-time deployment.
Private Credit
Private Credit Fees Tick Higher
Competition for capital is easing at the top of the market, while prices tick higher. What investors really pay is more complicated.
Features
Cross-Border Payments Face Shifting Swift Deadline
With Swift’s ISO 20022 compliance deadline looming this November, several banks remain behind schedule.
Features
Africa Looks to Digital Bonds for Infrastructure
Gulf investment is rising, but Africa needs long-term solutions to close a huge infrastructure financing gap.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Steffen Baetjer, Fielmann Group
Fielmann Group CFO Steffen Baetjer discusses global expansion, building scalable finance operations, margin management, and the business impact of AI.
Technology
Latin American Neobanks Take the Next Step
Latin American fintechs like Nubank and Mercado Pago are seeking full banking licenses to unlock cheaper deposits and drive growth.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Europe’s Long-Bond Market Faces €1.6T Dutch Pension Shock
As Dutch pension reforms reduce demand for long-dated debt, European CFOs face rising long-term borrowing costs. Read how the market is adjusting.