Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ban May Bolster Swift Alternatives
China and Russia have their own Swift-like systems, and while neither is likely to displace Swift tomorrow, sanctions will propel efforts to strengthen and expand them.
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Financial Inclusion Revolutionized By African Fintechs
The banks of Africa are moving toward a tech-focused future.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
First Digital Bank Set To Debut On Tokyo Exchange
SBI Sumishin Net Bank’s IPO will be an important milestone for banks in Japan, many of which lag behind international rivals in their digital offerings.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Geely Gears For Lotus Listing
The move follows similar stock market listings of Geely-owned foreign marques, including Volvo Cars, which floated in Stockholm last year.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Microchip Merger Collapses
Thesale of UK-based microchip designer Arm to Nvidia was scrapped due to significant regulatory hurdles.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
JPMorgan Logs Onto Web 3.0
Banks like JPMorgan are mostly on Decentraland—a 3D virtual world run by the nonprofit—to learn.
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Latin America: Energy Boost
Although economic growth in Latin America has slowed, a healthy energy sector is powering a recovery.
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Latin America: Farming Frenzy
A stellar year for Latin America’s agricultural sector is powering a fresh wave of M&A activity.
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Private Banking: Demanding Times For ESG
The wealthy are ready for a more sustainable future, but struggling with just how to get there.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Standard Chartered Gets Greenlight In Egypt
Before obtaining a new license, Standard Chartered tried several times to buy out a local lender.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
A Path Out Of ESG Limbo
Transition bonds are providing a way for companies in hard-to-abate industries to deliver net-zero emissions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CapEx Soars Again
Corporate spending plans are booming, with new investment in supply chains, sustainability and digitalization.