April 2017

An upturn in manufacturing activity is sending the prices of commodities up as well, forcing multinational corporations to hedge more aggressively and strategically.

Cash-rich corporations are once again seeking to expand through acquisitions, often looking abroad for synergies, and that’s driving the global M&A market.

Antiglobalization and rising nationalism are increasing political risks for multinational corporations, yet insurance policies don’t provide the needed coverage.

Corporate and banking entities are seeking faster, more secure payment systems, and experiments in the payments space are coming to fruition.  

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for the world’s best investment bank deals. 

Details on the overall global winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best investment banks. 

Details on the sector winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best investment banks. 

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best investment banks for M&A (mergers and acquisitions).

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best boutique investment banks. 

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for the world’s best investment banks for debt. 

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best investment banks for equities 

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for the world’s best investment banks for derivatives. 

Details on the winners of Global Finance Magazine’s 2017 awards for best US regional investment banks. 

Louis Pastina, who leads technology at consultancy Global Markets Advisory Group and previously served in technology and regulatory leadership roles at the New York Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange (GMAG), visited Global Finance to discuss dramatic changes in financial technology.

Ratified by more than 110 of 164 member countries, the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) has gone into force, launching “a new phase for trade facilitation reforms all over the world,” according to the WTO.

South Korea elects a new president in May, and after spending months ousting the sitting president, leftists may win the chance to lead the country.

Russia’s Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina retains the confidence of leadership despite shutting down some 400 banks, and even as she goes after larger financial institutions.

Cash-rich corporations are once again seeking to expand through acquisitions, often looking abroad for synergies, and that’s driving the global M&A market.

CSX is only the latest example of shareholder activists pushing for change in leadership. 

GM sloughs off its European brands to focus on Asia and US markets, boosting PSA Group to second-largest automaker in Europe 

Three women advancing to the top levels of the Saudi Arabian finance sector show the kingdom making progress in improving work opportunities for women.

Wins by Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ruling party in the month of March indicates strong support for his challenging reform plans

Lenders have paid more than $300 billion in fines since the 2008 financial crisis; the growing regulations are slowly forcing stronger balance sheets.  

Japanese banks piloted domestic and cross-border payments successfully through the Cloud with Ripple. 

The Asia-Pacific region surged past North America for funding of fintech enterprises in 2016, due to blockbuster China deals. 

Snap’s IPO had plenty of takers, even if the shares came without any power to influence corporate governance. Who were the buyers, and are they getting rooked? 

Tunisian Bank Receives ISO 27001 Certification

Multinational food conglomerates are launching funding operations to invest in—or buy outright—startups with a natural or healthful focus, to capture the credibility of these craft brands.

Political pressure is on sovereign wealth funds to use investment to support local communities and infrastructure. 

China’s huge bond market has only recently been tapped by foreign firms—through Panda Bonds, which soared last year. 

A new movement is pushing back against short-term investment and narrow focus on quarterly earnings. 

Kenya has created a positive environment for foreign direct investment (FDI), as it looks to appeal to foreign multinationals.

President Trump’s more aggressive trade stance may backfire, and end up strengthening China rather than the US. 

With asset prices low while fundamentals are improving, Latin American economies are poised for a rebound.

US withdrawal from the TPP was a shock to its top ally in the Pacific, and may push Japan into the trading arms of China.

A positive macroeconomic outlook and a sharp decline asset prices are once again making Brazilian investments attractive for large international private equity firms, which are cautiously returning after three years of economic crisis.