Europe’s burgeoning reputation for fintech and open-source software is attracting the attention of US investors. This is where Jefferies comes in, as Edward Russell-Walling reports.
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UniCredit leads Italian Schuldschein surge
October 8, 2018Following Italian tax reforms making it easier to use Schuldschein, UniCredit has led two pioneering deals by corporates wanting to take advantage of the instrument.
HSBC facilitates £1bn EIB Sonia issue as Libor fades
October 1, 2018As the transition from Libor to Sonia begins, HSBC’s debt capital markets team has found itself with a key role to play. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Natixis redefines structured products with green OAT ‘repack’
September 3, 2018Natixis plans to double revenues from its sustainability business by ‘greening’ financial products.
Credit Suisse helps Bayer to overcome Monsanto mountain
August 1, 2018The $66bn takeover of US seed company Monsanto by German drug giant Bayer is one of the largest M&A deals of all time. The task did not daunt Credit Suisse, however, which helped Bayer overcome regulatory and anti-trust hurdles and issue subsequent bonds. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Can rate rises help Pakistan’s beleaguered banks?
July 4, 2018Problems at Pakistan’s banks, including fines and falling profits, have seen foreign investors head for the exit. Could interest from China and a growing Islamic finance sector improve their prospects? Edward Russell-Walling reports.
CBG confident Pakistan can ride out storm
July 4, 2018Pakistan’s central bank governor, Tariq Bajwa, remains sanguine about the country’s prospects in the face of rising inflation and trade deficits, and appears unfazed at the possibility of an IMF bailout. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Will Ant deal boost Pakistan's microfinance sector?
July 4, 2018Small businesses are underserved in Pakistan but Telenor Microfinance Bank is hoping a deal with Chinese fintech giant Ant Financial will increase their access to electronic banking and help push up microfinance lending. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Citi FIG team targets fintech winners
July 4, 2018Citi's FIG business has added fintech to its three traditional 'verticals', such is the importance of the industry. The team responsible for fintech explain to Edward Russell-Walling how the bank gives up-and-coming companies a scale and expertise that is hard to find elsewhere.
Société Générale sets an African standard with Côte d’Ivoire issue
June 1, 2018When Côte d’Ivoire was planning its record-breaking euro-denominated bond issue earlier in 2018, it turned to Société Générale’s emerging markets team as co-bookrunner. Edward Russell-Walling reports.