Sustainable Finance
Coal Takes A Back Seat
A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement, renewable energy has surpassed coal to become the world’s leading source of electricity.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: Problems Persist Despite Trade Talks
On October 10, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and new export controls on software. But just weeks later, talks between top US and Chinese officials shifted the narrative again, offering a glimpse of a potential deal that could avert deeper conflict—at least for now.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: Grabbing A US Lifeline
On October 9, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank and...
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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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Potential New CEO Arises Amid AI Strategy Scrutiny
Apple, once synonymous with innovation, finds itself at a pivotal moment. Amid mounting pressure to solidify its artificial intelligence strategy and calls for CEO Tim Cook’s replacement, attention is increasingly turning to John Ternus, Apple’s SVP Hardware Engineering.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Madagascar: A Country In Crisis
On September 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Madagascar was living beyond its means. Grappling with major shocks clouding the economy, the country’s spending was far beyond its tax collections.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Bolivia: Underdog Becomes New President
Bolivians have delivered a decisive rebuke to two decades of socialist governance, electing centrist senator Rodrigo Paz as president and ending the leftist Movement for Socialism’s dominance ever since Evo Morales first took power in 2005.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Japan: First Female Prime Minister Faces Crossroads
Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister marks a historic moment for the country and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), but one overshadowed by political fragility and economic uncertainty.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Problems Persist Despite Trump Trade Truce
Trump and Xi agreed to a one-year trade truce, easing tariffs and controls, though China’s deeper economic troubles are far from resolved.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Chemical Consolidations To Counter China Dominance
Japan’s chemical majors are taking bold steps to weather a storm of margin pressure created by a glut of Chinese petrochemical capacity.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hong Kong: Dim Sum Bonds Boom
Hong Kong’s offshore yuan bonds will likely hit a record year, according to Bloomberg data.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Anglo American, Teck Forming Copper-Producing Giant
Metals powerhouses Anglo American and Teck have approved a merger of equals sanctioning them to become one of the top five copper global producers, via world-class assets across Canada, the US, Latin America, Southern Africa, and Europe
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Companies Chase Cheap Debt
September was a banner month for US investment-grade bond issuance as companies rushed to borrow in a market benefiting from falling interest rates and tight risk premiums.