The fallout from the collapse of FTX has been felt keenly in the Arabian Gulf, where several jurisdictions have positioned themselves as would-be crypto hubs. 

The bank has overcome initial scepticism about its commitment to the mid-market says CMG head, David Friedland, emphasising that it remains a key focus area for the firm.

Marie Kemplay explores significant developments underway within the voluntary carbon markets.

The Swedish battery manufacturer has used a range of capital raising structures since 2017 to fund its expansion. 

Although economic challenges remain, Standard Chartered’s head of global credit markets is optimistic there will be several positive drivers for capital markets activity in 2023.

An investigation into allegedly unfair interchange fees charged by the two main card providers in the UK has been launched with a focus on driving down costs that are stifling the innovation of fintech start-ups.

The corporation worked with the Digital Dollar Project and Accenture on the wide-ranging white paper.

A culture of late payments by bigger companies is leaving small businesses struggling to get by.

As the centre of the world seems to shift eastwards, the region is turning away from the US dollar and towards bilateral local currency settlement.

The outlook for leveraged finance in the short term seems bleak, though there are reasons to be hopeful looking further ahead.