Global Finance

MAY 1, 2025

However, there was variation in individual IFIs performances; and many winners of Global Finances Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2025 achieved growth and profitability beyond their peers. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence data, returns for the Islamic Banking Sector in 2024 were stable at 1.7%, matching the prior years.

Banking 83

Banking Finance Marketability Equity 83

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It sets out the actions we aim to take over the period 2022-2025. These actions are targeted at improving market standards, increasing portfolio resilience, and effectively engaging with our portfolio companies. On this basis, our ambition is for our portfolio companies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Banking 247

Banking Compliance Marketability Technology 247

IVSC

MARCH 31, 2025

Valuing Private Markets: Can We Get It Right? Private markets are expanding. Strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and ensuring valuations support market integrity and investor protection as private markets expand. But with growth comes scrutiny. Regulators, including the U.S. Their focus? The takeaway?

Marketability 100

Marketability Equity Intangible Assets Compliance 100

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you work in a business, whether it be in marketing, strategy or HR, this class is designed to provide perspective on how what you do fits into value creation at your business. Note that the links for the spring 2025 classes will lead you to webcast pages, where there are no sessions listed yet, since the classes start in late January 2025.

Corporate Finance 126

Corporate Finance Finance Start-ups Marketability 126

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them. In the table below, we compare the changes in regional market capitalizations (in $ millions) over time.

Risk Premium 120

Risk Premium Dividends Start-ups Corporate Finance 120

Musings on Markets

JUNE 2, 2025

That left Moody's, the third of the major sovereign ratings agencies, as the only one that persisted with a Aaa (Moody's equivalent of AAA) for the US, but that changed on May 16, 2025, when it too downgraded the US from Aaa (negative) to Aa1 (stable). By 1929, Moodys provided ratings for almost fifty central governments.

Risk Premium 116

Risk Premium Marketability Start-ups Risk-free Rate 116

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 14, 2025

Posted by Craig Marcus and Paul Tropp, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Editor's Note: Craig Marcus and Paul Tropp are Partners at Ropes & Gray LLP. On March 27, 2025, the SEC voted to end its defense of those rules in the ongoing litigation. That stay remains in effect.

Marketability 111

Marketability 111

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Additionally, the app’s news alerts feature ensures that relationship managers stay informed of key industry events, enabling them to proactively manage their portfolios and respond to market changes in real time. The post The Innovators 2025: Middle East appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. QIC App| QATAR INSURANCE CO.

Banking 125

Banking Finance Start-ups Technology 125

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 11, 2025

Posted by Bob Romanchek and Frank Carris, Meridian Compensation Partners, on Friday, April 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Bob Romanchek is a Partner and Frank Carris is Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners. This post is based on their Meridian Compensation Partners memorandum.

Start-ups 203

Start-ups Technology Marketability 203

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 12, 2025

Posted by Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Jeffrey P. CII is a leading voice for effective corporate governance, strong shareowner rights and sensible financial regulations that foster fair, vibrant capital markets. This post is based on a recent CII letter.

Marketability 227

Marketability 227

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 13, 2025

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, June 13, 2025 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Founding Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Kevin S. Schwartz , and David M. Adlerstein. New technology brings new risks.

Technology 214

Technology Treasury Marketability 214

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 12, 2025

Posted by Antoinette Giblin, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Antoinette Giblin is Editorial Manager at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Ms. Giblin, and Josh Black. However, activists targeting U.S. more…)

Marketability 167

Marketability 167

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Gordon (Columbia Law School), on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Editor's Note: Jeffrey N. In the late 19th through the 20th century M&A activity was characterized by waves that reflected adaptations to changing external environment, whether the efficient production frontier, regulatory constraints, or capital market developments.

Marketability 175

Marketability 175

Class VI Partner

JANUARY 20, 2025

In late spring 2024, we published a midyear M&A update describing the state of the market at the time. That was still the case as 2025 opened. The GF Data Third… Source

Marketability 52

Marketability Equity 52

Class VI Partner

JANUARY 20, 2025

In late spring 2024, we published a midyear M&A update describing the state of the market at the time. That was still the case as 2025 opened. The GF Data Third… Source

Marketability 52

Marketability Equity 52

Class VI Partner

JANUARY 20, 2025

In late spring 2024, we published a mid-year M&A update describing the state of the market at the time. That was still the case as 2024 came to a close and 2025… Source

Marketability 52

Marketability Equity 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 17, 2025

on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is an Associate Editor at Equilar, Inc. The 2025 proxy season has officially concluded, and companies have finished submitting their proxy statements (DEF 14A) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Posted by Joyce Chen, Equilar, Inc.,

Equity 176

Equity Marketability 176

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 8, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Saturday, March 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Mark T. 3] The Rule is deeply flawed and could inflict significant harm on the capital markets and our economy. Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Uyeda is the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Marketability 209

Marketability 209

IT Valuations

APRIL 7, 2025

Aaron Mahl, EVP Business Development, iTValuations Whats shaping IT company valuations in 2025? Our iTV experts, Greg Northrop, Reed Warren, and Aaron Mahl provide insights into the latest valuation trends, market drivers, and what IT business owners should be focusing on to maximize their companys worth. Whats Driving Valuations?

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Business Valuation Finance Equity 52

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Honestly private work should be done without a form and in a narrative format to remove the unnecessary data points that don’t impact what the market is doing and why. I really don’t think it is going to change much of anything. If you insist on using a form, create your own through word, or adobe acrobat.

Appraisal 95

Appraisal Marketability 95

IVSC

APRIL 22, 2025

Their collective insights will strengthen the IVSC’s mission to ensure the International Valuation Standards (IVS) remain relevant, robust, and globally applicable in today’s fast-changing economic environment.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Corporate Finance Banking Finance 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 17, 2025

Posted by Kristofer O’Toole and Austin Vanbastelaer, Semler Brossy, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Kristofer O’Toole and Austin Vanbastelaer are principals at Semler Brossy. This post was prepared for the Forum by Mr. O’Toole and Mr. Vanbastelaer.

Technology 144

Technology Marketability 144

IVSC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The event will take place in week commencing 27th October 2025, marking the first time the IVSC has held its AGM in India. India is home to a thriving valuation profession, and we are proud to have 16 member organisations based in this dynamic and rapidly growing market.

Intangible Assets 130

Intangible Assets Marketability Business Valuation 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Insiders sales and purchases are considered by the market to be important signals about a firms prospects such that those trades are often followed by other market participants.

Data Analysis 111

Data Analysis Corporate Finance Finance Marketability 111

Exit Strategy

JUNE 16, 2025

Yet, in 2025, the financial markets and those participating in them are collectively doing […] The post The Art of Waiting: Patience, Policy, and the Market in 2025 appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. Where delay often signals indecision, risk, or a missed opportunity, waiting feels unnatural.

Marketability 52

Marketability 52

IVSC

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The MoU was signed on 26 February 2025 in London, in the presence of representatives from FIG, IVSC, and RICS. Effective from 25 February 2025, the MoU will be reviewed annually and remains valid for five years.

Banking 130

Banking Marketability Intangible Assets Business Valuation 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Posted by Sarah Kuranda Vallone, VP Marketing (NightDragon) and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong, Director of International Research (Diligent Institute), on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah Kuranda Vallone is a VP Marketing at NightDragon, and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is a Director of International Research at Diligent Institute.

Technology 322

Technology Marketability 322

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lawyers and their clients must be prepared to navigate an evolving litigation funding market in 2025, made more complicated by a new administration and the increasing overall cost of litigation, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They also reclaimed significant market share from the behemoth global banks, posting phenomenal assets under management (AUM) and customer growth. Northeast: BNY Wealth Americas oldest private bank, BNY Wealth has excelled by maintaining a significant edge in combining market knowledge with state-of-the-art technology.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability Technology Finance 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

million in pretax profits in 2023, and a presence in 20 markets on the continent and four global centers—empowering SMEs means fueling Africa’s economic development. Its home market of Nigeria is a poster case. billion, giving Banreservas a 28% market share. For UBA—boasting $20 billion in assets, $454.2

Banking 52

Banking Finance Start-ups Marketability 52

Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

Coming after a few days where the market seemed to have found its bearings (at least partially), it was clear from the initial reactions across the world that the breadth and the magnitude of the tariffs had caught most by surprise, and that a market markdown was coming.

Marketability 93

Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups Equity 93

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Global Finance ’s top 50 emerging markets honorees navigated their individual obstacles in their own unique way. The institutions in our 50 Safest Emerging Markets Banks rankings are facing a challenging operating environment from rising geopolitical tensions, potential disruptions of global trade, and commodity price volatility.

Banking 98

Banking Marketability Finance Technology 98

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. The second set of inputs are prices of risk, in both the equity and debt markets, with the former measured by equity risk premiums , and the latter by default spreads.

Risk Premium 75

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 75

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 11, 2025

Posted by Sydney Carlock and Martha Carter, Teneo, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Sydney Carlock is a Managing Director, and Martha Carter is the Vice Chairman & Head of Governance and Sustainability at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carlock, Ms. Carter, Matt Filosa , Sean Quinn , and Diana Lee.

Marketability 120

Marketability 120

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Another innovation is CashPro Capital Markets Insights, which is the first integrated capital markets experience available in a treasury mobile app, offering access to investment-grade secondary bond pricing alongside treasury information. The post The Innovators 2025: North America appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 59

Banking Treasury Finance Compliance 59

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

AI is also being used to sharpen the bank’s marketing efforts. LeikaAI, an in-house solution that optimizes marketing-audience selection, has replaced manual marketing processes based on structured query language. The post The Innovators 2025: Asia-Pacific appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 52

Banking Finance Technology Marketability 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Starks (The University of Texas at Austin), and Moritz Wagner (University of Canterbury), on Monday, January 20, 2025 Editor's Note: Jedrzej Bialkowski is a Professor of Finance at University of Canterbury, Laura T. Posted by Jedrzej Bialkowski (University of Canterbury), Laura T. a little less than 5%.

Finance 120

Finance Equity Marketability 120