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Technology

The Netherlands Joins US Effort To Deny China Semiconductor Technology

While the US effort to cut China out of the global semiconductor industry is driven by national security concerns,the effort has consequences for semiconductor companies that produce civilian products.

Award Winners

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2023: Western Europe

A treasurer’s role must change with the times.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

European Energy Providers Face Historic Losses

Russia's war in Ukraine claims another casualty: the profits of European energy companies.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Toshiba Could Go Private To Heal

Toshibahas been in conflict with activist shareholders since a 2015 accounting scandal, followed by a massive write-down on its nuclear business the following year.

News

Sweden: A Rare Earth Discovery

According to Sweden’s state-owned mining company LKAB, more than one million tons of rare earth oxides—the largest deposit of its kind in Europe—was discovered near Kiruna, about 1,000 kilometers north of Stockholm.

News

Switzerland’s National Bank Faces Historic Loss

The Swiss National Bankprojects losses on foreign currency transactions of CHF131 billion, with another CHF1 billion in losses on positions held in Swiss francs.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Microsoft Seals LSE Cloud Deal

Microsoft’s investment in LSEG comes at a time when big tech names like Google, Amazon and IBM are increasingly engaged in an arms race to deepen relationships with financial firms.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Norway: Proposed Capital Mandate Raises Small Bank Ire

New capital requirements could reduce the mortgage loan lending capacity for Norway’s small and medium-sized banks by up to $17.3 billion.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The UKs Second Big Bang

Britain repeals post-2008 banking reforms, including the cap on bonuses for bankers.

Awards

World’s Best Private Banks 2023: Western Europe

Global Finance announces the best private banks in Western Europe.

News

Despite Bounceback, LSE Tumble Bodes Ill For London

Brexit and chaotic economic policy from Westminster caused the London Stock Exchange to temporarily lose its status as Europe's biggest stock market.

News

EBRD: Zombie Takes Europe

The region’s economies are also threatened by large numbers of “zombie firms" as growth slows.