Economics, Policy & Regulation
OECD: A World Awash In Debt
Governments and companies worldwide borrowed $25 trillion last year, up $10 trillion over pre-Covid levels and nearly three times the...
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Technology
El Salvador Now Offering Digital Assets
El Salvador’s Stock Exchange (BVES) is the first in Latin America to offer digital assets. Digital Exchange, BVES’ digital arm,...
Technology
Heineken Launches GenAI Lab
Heineken, one of the largest brewers in the world, announced the launch of its first global GenAI lab in Singapore...
Banking
BBVA Takeover Of Banco Sabadell Advances
The standoff surrounding Spanish bank BBVA’s hostile takeover of Banco Sabadell remains in limbo. BBVA, however, is not relenting, describing...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump’s Threats Lift Liberals’ Election Chances
On April 28, Canadians will find out who will form their next government: Mark Carney, the Liberal Party candidate who...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
EU Defense Fund Could Transform Europe’s Defense Industry
The European Commission (EC) last month produced a working roadmap for financing the EU’s historic plan to bolster its defense...
Banking
Neobank Lunar Courts Youth
Lunar, the Copenhagen-headquartered neobank and chief challenger to Google Wallet in Northern Europe, has rolled out the new Lunar Youth...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Banks Rebrand DEI Programs
A rose by any other name might not be a rose if it refers to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Banking
Ethiopia: First Investment Banking Licenses Issued
On March 21, Ethiopia issued its first-ever investment banking licenses, marking a historic shift in the nation’s financial sector. The...
Sustainable Finance
Diverging Paths: Japan Embraces ESG As US Retreats
Political opposition stalls US momentum in green investing, while Japan takes the lead with GX bonds and a long-term financing...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Capital Meets Conscience As Social Bonds Rise
Lenders are scaling up efforts to meet sustainable development targets, with capital directed toward healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure. Major...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Aramco’s Dividend Strategy Reflects Shifting Energy Priorities
The oil giant cut its dividend to balance shareholder payouts with rising capital investments amid lower crude prices and evolving...