Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check
Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office
Costa Rica's new president won in a first-round landslide; a Nayib Bukele-style crime crackdown could be next.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning
PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.
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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.
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War In The Middle East: GCC Mulls Action Over Iranian Attacks
At least 10 people have died, and more than 100 have been injured, after Iran launched barrages of missile and drone attacks against the GCC.
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US-Iran War Puts Strait Of Hormuz Under Fire, Disrupting Global Energy Trade
US strikes on Iran escalate Strait of Hormuz tensions, spiking energy prices, disrupting trade and heightening global geopolitical risk.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump Claps Back After SCOTUS Nixes Tariffs
After Supreme Court setback, Trump imposes 15% blanket tariff under Section 122, escalating trade fight and legal uncertainty for corporations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
India: Modi Dealmaking Spree Spurred By Tariffs
As US-China tensions escalate, India accelerates trade deals with Canada, UK, EU and Brazil, slashing tariffs and expanding global alliances.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Disney’s New Boss Takes Over
With Iger stepping back, Disney elevates Josh D’Amaro to CEO and Dana Walden to chief creative officer in dual-power shift.
Banking
Colombia’s Government Seeks Forced Investments In Financial System
Colombia’s recent economic crisis has spurred a proposed measure to raise 8 billion pesos (about $2 million) to address the fallout.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nedbank Wins Regulatory Approval To Take Majority Stake In Kenya’s NCBA
Nedbank is one step closer to acquiring 66% of Kenya’s NCBA, expanding East African footprint and fueling continental growth strategy.
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.
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