Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Country Garden’s Lapse
When embattled property developer Country Garden missed a coupon payment on a $500 million bond maturing in September 2025, it...
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Technology
Australia’s ConnectID Goes Live
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has gone live with ConnectID, a digital identity protection service. The new offering allows people to...
Technology
India’s UPI Hits Record Volume
In August and September, the Indian payments ecosystem, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), exceeded 10 billion monthly transactions, with predictions it...
Banking
Unicredit Teams Up With Greece’s Alpha Bank
At the end of October, Italy’s UniCredit announced a two-part deal with Greek bank Alpha under which it will merge...
Banking
Nubank Eyes Mexican Expansion
Brazilian neobank Nubank is applying for a Mexican banking license to offer more products and services. Mexico’s National Banking and...
Sustainable Finance
Regulators Fight Greenwashing
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting serious about greenwashing. The market regulator has amended the Investment Company...
Technology
EHang Robotaxis In China’s Skies Soon
Guangzhou-based EHang has received a license from China’s Aviation Authority to carry passengers on its aerial robotaxis. After a successful...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: 10 Years Of One Belt, One Road
Last month, more than 150 countries sent representatives to Beijing for a two-day summit marking the 10th anniversary of the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Delivers Sustainable Development Funding To Hard-Hit Egypt
Egypt is in dire need of financing. Facing high interest rates from western lenders and a standoff with the International...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Zambia: An End To Three-Year Debt Crisis?
Zambia achieved a breakthrough last month in its efforts to address the debt crisis that has plagued the country for...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Microsoft Challenges BEPS Tax Regime
News that the US Internal Revenue Service is chasing Microsoft for $28.9 billion in back-taxes—plus penalties and interest—relating to a...
Technology
Australia: “Iron Lady” Capitalizes On Lithium
When a deal is afoot, Gina Rinehart isn’t one to sit on the sidelines. Touted as Australia’s wealthiest individual, worth...