Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CFOs Are Changing Roles More Than Ever
The job market for CFOs is heating up and driving higher rates of turnover globally.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Tells Intel ‘No’
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to ban US companies from making new investments in Chinese technology prompted the Chinese government to respond in kind by blocking Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
LatAm Central Banks Declare Victory In War On Inflation
The policy rate pivots in Brazil and Chile follow similar moves from two smaller Latin American central banks, namely Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Sustainable Finance
First ‘Debt-For-Nature’ Swap Complete In Gabon
A military coup overshadows Africa’s first-ever deal involving private creditors to refinance $500 million of Gabon’s sovereign debt.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Vinfast Lists On The Nasdaq
VinFast, founded in 2017 by VinGroup chair and Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, became more valuable than legacy automakers such as Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari.
Banking
Italy’s New Bank Tax Causes Uncertainty
The Italian government made a surprising announcement in early August, revealing a new 40% tax on the 2023 profits of Italian banks.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Banco Inbursa Agrees To Cetelem México Purchase
The purchase is in line with Banco Inbursa’s 2015 acquisition of the financial business of Banco Walmart de México.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BDO USA Adopts Employee Stock Ownership Model
To attract and retain prospects, accounting firms are trying to entice prospective employees with additional benefits.
Technology
Paypal Mints Stablecoin
Unlike other forms of cryptocurrency, stablecoins are typically backed by an asset or a basket of assets like gold or a traditional fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar or Euro.
Technology
Europe Makes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Available To Trade
The Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange listed Europe’s first-ever spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in mid-August.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ruble’s Slide Puts Nabiullina On The Hot Seat
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullin deftly responded to Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine but it hasn't been enough to save the ruble.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Lebanon: Interim Central Bank Governor Steps Up
The interim leader of Lebanon's central bank faces daunting challenges: A devaluated currency, crippled banking system, triple-digit inflation and soaring poverty.