Technology
NYSE Plans Tokenized 24/7 Trading
The NYSE is building a blockchain-powered platform for 24/7 trading and instant settlement of tokenized securities, aiming to modernize global capital markets and challenge traditional trading hubs.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Ford, BYD Talks Amp Up Concerns
Ford is weighing battery talks with China’s BYD to fuel its hybrid and extended-range push—sparking backlash from U.S. lawmakers
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Trump Tariffs Overturned By Supreme Court; $175B Refund Dispute Looms
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s so-called emergency tariffs doesn't end a legal fight — it opens another that could put as much as $175 billion on the line.
"Layer on potential tariff refunds, and you introduce a messy operational and legal overhang that amplifies economic uncertainty," Sonola says.
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Digital By Design
Digitizing more than 80% of its retail banking services proved a timely strategic move for Sberbank, Russia's largest bank. During the pandemic, customers could access most banking services while socially distancing and the bank launched new services quickly that helped customers facing financial hardship and uncertainty.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Japan Election Supermajority Boosts Market Confidence In Economic Recovery
Japan faces a big turning point after conservatives secure a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Meta’s Recent Acquisition Worries Chinese Regulators
US regulators welcomed Meta’s $2 billion December acquisition of AI-assistant platform Manus, while Chinese regulators were far less receptive.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Czech Republic Sees Defense-Sector IPOs Surge
Czechoslovak Group, an influential European defense firm, has listed 15.2% of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam, implying a €25 billion (about $30 billion) valuation in what is expected to be the largest defense-sector IPO ever.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Libya Port Project To Aid Growth
Having disintegrated into anarchy following the revolution ignited by the 2011 Arab Spring and fueled by Western powers’ backing, Libya has struggled to emerge from the abyss.
Insurance
Beazley Rebuffs Zurich—Again
London-based specialty insurer Beazley continues to snub Switzerland’s Zurich Insurance, with Beazley insisting it remains confident of its "standalone prospects" and the "attractiveness" of its business model.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SpaceX IPO Would Set Record As First Trillion‑Dollar Offering As More Giants Line Up
The US IPO market has never seen a trillion-dollar debut. That may soon change as a wave of mega-valued private companies considers tapping public markets.
Executive Interviews
Global Salon: Cybercrime In The Age Of AI
Adrianus Warmenhoven, a veteran cybersecurity expert and NordVPN advisor, speaks with Global Finance about cybersecurity and how AI is raising the stakes for companies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
EU Parliament Delays Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc agreed to a trade deal last month, after 25 years of on-again, off-again negotiations. But the European Parliament has opted to wait on giving the final go-ahead.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
HSBC Buys Out Hang Seng Bank
HSBC recently purchased the outstanding 37% interest in its subsidiary Hang Seng Bank for $13.6 billion, a 33% premium.