A mix of “distressed”, “insurance” and “opportunistic” transactions are driving a busy period for equity capital markets.
Social bonds see bumper first half year
July 29, 2020The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly shifted market dynamics for sustainable finance bond issuance.
Can Costa Rica tackle its debt problems?
July 21, 2020President Alvarado hopes package of cuts will help put country on a more secure economic footing.
Morgan Stanley focuses on the bigger picture for consumer retail
July 17, 2020Morgan Stanley's Kristen Rossi on helping clients survive the pandemic and thrive.
Banks brace for bruising loan costs
July 3, 2020Major banks in Europe, Japan and the US anticipate large bad loan losses in the next year.
Western Europe sees drop in global share of banking profits
July 2, 2020
Region sees a 2.22 percentage point drop in its share of global net income in the Top 1000 World Banks results.
Top 1000 World Banks 2020
July 1, 2020The fallout from Covid-19 is testing the resilience of the financial system. We crunch the numbers to assess the health of the world’s banks.
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NCB and Samba merger would create new Middle East megabank
June 30, 2020Proposed union would create the Middle East’s third-largest lender by assets.
Absa takes long-term view on Africa growth story
June 10, 2020It’s important to prioritise long-term client activity in the continent, says Absa’s Cheryl Buss.
Debt capital markets enjoy record-breaking run
June 3, 2020As corporates, sovereigns and agencies hunt for cash, bond markets have boomed.