ESG Becoming Critical For Corporate Credit Ratings
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Is Islamic Finance New Or Old?
The fourth installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Chinese-US M&A Deals Plummet
Trade tensions are just one aspect of deteriorating economic ties between the U.S. and China.
Islamic Finance: Just For Muslim-Majority Nations?
The third installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Islamic Finance: How Does It Make Money Without Interest?
The second installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Xiaomi IPO Falls Short Of Hype
Billed as potentially the biggest IPO since Alibaba, Xiaomi's IPO comes up short.
What Is Islamic Finance And How Does It Work?
The first installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
GM’s New Female CEO-CFO Team Unusual In Corporate World
GM becomes the first automaker in history to have women in both the CEO and CFO positions.
Abraaj Liquidation Rattles Middle East Financial Markets
Abraaj's collapse raises fresh questions about transparency and regulatory norms in the UAE and broader Middle East.
Honeywell Picks New CFO To Stay On Growth Course Amid Spinoffs
Under pressure from activist investors, company leaders are in a balancing act between the desire for greater margins and need to grow.
WeWork Works Bond Market Despite Unusual Accounting Practices
Despite having cash to burn, WeWork turns to the bond markets to raise capital.
Xiaomi IPO Faces High Expectations And Headwinds
Xiaomi's IPO could become the largest since Alibaba's 2014 listing.
Companies Are Not Ready For Brexit
The Brexit deadline is approaching fast but lack of detail makes planning a serious challenge for corporate treasurers.
FinTech And Macro Concerns Dominate Corporate Treasurers’ Conference
Neil Ainger's exclusive report for Global Finance on the UK Association of Corporate Treasurers' annual conference.
Concordia Shakeup Part Of Sea Change In Japanese Governance
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies and regulatory regime are overturning long-established practices in the Japanese financial system.
Emerging Market Companies Outperform US Companies on ESG
A new sustainability report by Morningstar reached a surprising conclusion: ESG practices in some emerging markets are superior to those of the US.
Merger Fail Shows Limits To Cross-Border M&A
Singapore-based Broadcom redomiciled to the US, but it wasn't enough to get permission for its acquisition of US-based Qualcomm. Now Qualcomm's merger with the Netherlands' NXP may be at risk, as China and the US ratchet up their economic disputes.
Indonesian Corporate Debt Catches A Strong, Tropical Wind
As the equatorial nation's sovereign debt gains international favor, local corporate bonds find a broader and deeper-pocketed array of investors.
Corporate Strategists Race To Deliver Groceries To Front Doors
Supermarkets choose between joining forces with third-party delivery services or buying them outright to serve customers faster and better. Saving costs on the last mile remains challenging.
Green Bonds Take The Silk Road To New Respectability
China finds itself in a position to lead as the developing world begins to invest in renewable projects.