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.
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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.
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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
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.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Albania: AI ChatBot Minister Joins Government
Albania unveils Diella, the world’s first AI minister, to oversee public procurement and fight corruption amid EU membership ambitions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Campari Invites A Banker To The CFO Table
Completing a leadership reshuffle, Italian spirits producer Campari is welcoming Francesco Mele as its new CFO.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Australia: BHP Likely Tapping Its First Female CEO
The implications extend well beyond that milestone. Leadership changes in the global mining industry, an industry defined by scale, risk...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Tougher H-1B Visa Stance Spells Global Change
President Donald Trump is pushing back against longstanding US immigration rules.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BBVA Sweetens Sabadell Bid
Spain’s second-largest bank is edging closer to creating Europe’s third-largest lender by market value, behind only HSBC and Santander.
Banking
Mediobanca CEO Steps Down After Acquisition
Following the surprising success of Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s (MPS’) takeover of Mediobanca, Italy’s leading investment bank, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel announced his resignation last month after 17 years at the helm, ending one of the longest runs for a European banking chief.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
United States: With TikTok Deal, Larry Ellison Eyes Media Dominance
September was life-changing for 81-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Larry Ellison and his family.