Banking
World’s Best Banks 2021: US Regional
The US Best Regional Banks leapt to meet client and community needs through the year’s travails.
North America
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Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers: North America
Leaps in digitalization and automation, plus critical macro insights, are helping banks pull North American businesses through the Covid-19 crisis.
News
China Expert Named As US Trade Representative
Tai is regarded as a pragmatist who can’t be easily placed as either a protectionist or a free trader.
News
GM Joins Talks With California On Emission Standards
Currently, US manufacturers lag the rest of the world on the electric front, but a renewed commitment to solo rules could help them catch up with other global automakers.
News
Canada’s New Finance Minister Breaks The Glass Ceiling
Chrystia Freelandadds finance minister to herrésuméalongsidedeputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs.
Features
Canadian Economy Bolstered By Tech, Housing
Canada’s economy is reeling from Covid-19 and a slumping energy market, but a lively tech sector and support from government and the central bank offer hope for recovery.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Yield Curve Targeting
The new tool could enable the Fed to keep yields lower for longer, without necessarily continuing to expand its balance sheet.
Features
Why Powell Says ‘No’ To Negative Rates
Powell has instead called for tax and spending changes to promote growth.
Features
Tech Tie-Up To Tackle Covid-19 Contact Tracing
Epidemiologists say this type of contact tracing promises to contain flare-ups of the virus, but to be part of an effective lockdown-exit strategy, contact tracing will need to be used in conjunction with rapid virus testing and mass adoption.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Big Banks Reverse Course, Stop Buying Own Shares
Less buybacks means more money for lending.