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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
THE NEW SHAPE OF SUBCUSTODY
Global Finance gathered executives in London for its annual subcustody roundtable. Participants focused on the impact of new European regulations on subcustodial banks, outsourcing and how technology is affecting the market.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
US: FIELDS’ FIRST TEST ON FORD’S BREAD AND BUTTER
NEWSMAKERS: UNITED STATES<br />
New Ford CEO Fields is about to be put to the test.<br />
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
WILL M-PESA FLY IN EUROPE?
MILESTONES: EUROPE<br />
African success story M-Pesa dials up Europe.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
NBCUniversal International to Outsource Accounting, AP and AR Functions
NBCUniversal is the latest in a long line of companies looking to take advantage of business process outsourcing for some of its finance functions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
New Development Fund Could Add Accountability, Transparency To Chinese Investments In Africa
The People’s Bank of China and the African Development Bank agreed last week to establish a $2 billion co-financing fund.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
BRAZIL’s MANTEGA TAKES A HIT, STILL STANDING
Brazilian Finance minister Guido Mantega may be dealing with both internal and external headwinds, but he—and Brazil—are still standing.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
CANADA: NEW FINANCE MINISTER HAS BIG SHOES TO FILL
When, on March 18, longtime Canadian Finance minister Jim Flaherty unexpectedly announced his resignation, few were perhaps more surprised than his soon-to-be successor, Joe Oliver, the 73-year-old minister of Natural Resources.
Banking
DIAMOND: AFRICAN BANKS BEST FRIEND?
“Bob Diamond exists to make money for Bob Diamond, whatever he says. This isn’t to help develop Africa, it’s to make money for Bob Diamond and his partners.”
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ECONOMIC REFORMS FINALLY PAY OFF FOR MEXICO
Recent economic reforms in Mexico and upgrades by rating agencies have strengthened Mexico’s position in global markets. The country’s economic performance is improving as well.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
INDONESIA REBUFFS FOREIGN INVESTORS: REVIEWS TRADE TREATIES
Only two weeks ahead of the April 9 parliamentary elections and under pressure from a billion-dollar lawsuit, the Indonesian government announced it would terminate some 67 bilateral investment treaties—which regulate investment in the country by foreigners—as they come up for renewal.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
IS DIVERSIFICATION THE ANSWER?
Leila Heckman, head of international equities at Lebenthal Asset Management, joined us for our monthly Salon to discuss the increased acceptance of global diversification among portfolio managers and the reasons behind her approach to investing.