Banco Real listing raises $8bn for Santander coffers
October 28, 2009Banco Real: world's largest listing this year
Spanish giant Santander, the eurozone's largest bank by market capitalisation, has raised some $8bn after the flotation of its Brazilian subsidiary, Banco Real, in the world's largest listing this year. The bank will list under the name Santander Brasil.
Regulatory bodies must not go too far chasing the wrong priorities
October 28, 2009
Anthony Belchambers
CEO, Futures & Options Association
Regulatory bodies are directing their might at systemic weaknesses within the financial system, but there is a chance that they might go too far in chasing the wrong priorities.
Kazakh banks spark trade finance debate
October 28, 2009Restructuring proposals prompt concern from industry groups.
Madrid Financial Centre: Safe and sound despite the crisis
October 5, 2009Madrid's robust financial business model has enabled the city to survive the global recession relatively unscathed. Now the Spanish capital is looking to leverage its world-class business environment and transport facilities to strengthen its presence in Latin America, says Isabel Martin Castellá.
London reasserts its leadership
October 5, 2009London's status as one of the leading financial centres in the world remains undiminished, with top global companies still flocking to the UK capital, says Sir Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment.
Seoul: Rising blue chip of Asia
October 5, 2009Vision to reality: Yeouido is earmarked to become Asia's leading financial hub
Based on strong economic fundamentals and improving infrastructure, Seoul is gearing up to become a key player in the new global financial paradigm, says Paul Moon, director-general of Seoul's Investment Bureau.