Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

In early February, the Cabinet approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, signaling an 11% year-over-year increase in the deficit on slightly lower revenues. Finance Minister Noora Al-Fassam estimates the tax will target over 300 companies, raising up to $825 million annually. The Kuwaiti economy is at a turning point.

Banking

Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

By 2026, banks will be required to maintain KES10 billion ($77 million) in capital. To comply with the new requirements, these banks needed to raise KES3 billion by December 2024, KES6 billion this year, and eventually KES10 billion by 2026. The central bank reports that 12 banks face a combined capital shortfall of KES11.8

Banking

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, which has been closely monitoring global trade shifts associated with Trumps trade policies, told Global Finance in a phone conversation from London: The key point, over and above everything else, is that we dont really know exactly what tariffs will be put in place, when, and at what level.

Start-ups

Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

billion between March 2025 and April 2026 is a problem. billion at an interest rate of 18.75% against a 9.18% stake in Tata Sons as collateral, which will mature in April 2026. The post India: Shapoorji Pallonji Eyes Private Credit Deal appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The companys debt decreased to $2.2

Banking

Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

Big-picture prognosticators name staggering sums needed to finance a greener futureand equally daunting shortfalls in securing them. Everyone wants to be part of the energy transition on paper, says Antoine Saint Olive, global head of infrastructure and energy finance at Natixis Capital and Investment Banking in Paris.

Finance

Benzinga

AUGUST 11, 2025

million of debt outstanding on its 2026 Notes. CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MRCC ) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $2.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, $80.3

Dividends

Global Finance

AUGUST 5, 2025

Global Finance: How did fiscal and monetary policy interact during your time at the US Department of the Treasury? GF : In corporate finance, do you expect AI will significantly shrink banking and legal teams? The post Christopher Hodge, Natixis: Inside The Economic Crosswinds appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Treasury

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

A glut of supply amid soft demand has kept crude prices below many Gulf states breakeven levels, putting pressure on public finances. Saudi Arabias Ceer says it will follow in early 2026. The post GCC’s Balancing Act Amid US-China Tensions appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Start-ups

Global Finance

MARCH 1, 2025

Citing the need for a level playing field in access to critical minerals, deep-water ports and other key infrastructure or assets, the Trump Administration has paused the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) until August, with a possible extension to February 2026.

Compliance

Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Across Asia, banks are deeply embedding adherence to both general ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their core business operations, client relationships, and finance products. The banks green financing portfolio in China alone grew 62% from 2023 to 2024. China Central Depository & Clearing Co.

Finance

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2025

Islamic fintech is also on the rise, with assets in Islamic banking projected to reach $4 trillion by 2026, primarily driven by GCC nations.” In April 2025, Al Rajhi Bank announced a strategic partnership with Muhide, a Saudi fintech platform, to digitally authenticate and govern SMEs’ finance transactions.

Banking

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Resilience, coupled with some slightly sunnier macroeconomic conditions, suggests that M&As and initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025 could maintain momentumdespite certain aspects of corporate finance currently being on the downtrend. The majority were in sustainable finance, where the bank has committed to facilitate $10.9

Banking

Global Finance

MAY 21, 2025

Goldbod will give us better control over our gold exports and help shore up our foreign exchange reserves, said Ghana Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. Some analysts expect prices to cross the $4,000-per-ounce threshold by the second quarter of 2026.

Finance

Benzinga

AUGUST 5, 2025

To finance the transaction, EQV has entered into agreements for approximately $85 million in common stock PIPE investments. Presidio expects to initiate a $1.35/share share annual common dividend (13.5% expected dividend yield at $10.00/share)

Dividends

Global Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

in 2026; and 2.5% The Bank of Latvia, the countrys central bank, is more optimistic for 2026 and 2027, expecting growth of 3.1% For more information on Latvia, click here to read Global Finances country report page. The plan is to raise the defense budget to at least 4% of GDP in 2026. The IMF projects GDP growth of 2.3%

Banking

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Market participants entered the year hoping for a robust revival in M&A, IPO, and debt financing activities. Even if the tariffs do finally stick, investment bankers might spend so much of 2025 just trying to adjust that by the time the water feels warm, 2026 will already be knocking at the door. Reality fell short of expectations.

Banking

Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Meghan Robson, head of US Credit Strategy for BNP Paribas, speaks to Global Finance about directional forecasts and what to expect post-election. Global Finance: What surprised you in 2024? We’ve seen dramatic improvements with companies addressing maturities due in 2025, but also a lot of progress on maturities due out to 2026.

Start-ups

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

3% band and the European Commission and European Central Bank give the green light later this year, it will join the eurozone in 2026. It joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, and hopes to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026 provided it is found to have met the economic criteria. Foreign Direct Investment: Stock of FDI: $57.4

Banking

Benzinga

JULY 28, 2025

Transaction Highlights Assets acquired : PX Energy currently produces approximately 4,500 boe per day, with a targeted increase to 6,000 boe per day by August 31, 2026, supported by growth capital projects currently underway. We are in active discussions with potential co-investors for up to 50% of this acquisition."

Equity Financing

Benzinga

AUGUST 6, 2025

FIP management plans to discuss additional details regarding the transaction and related financing on a scheduled second quarter earnings call at 8:00am on Friday, August 8. As a result of these opportunities, we expect our combined freight rail segment to generate approximately $200 million of annual Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2026."

EBITDA

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 7, 2025

They have drafted a constitutional initiative (text here ) and are steering it toward Montana’s 2026 ballot. A bipartisan team of former Montana officials have unveiled an oddly simple yet startlingly robust legal mechanism for undoing Citizens United that pares back the list of corporate powers granted by state corporation law.

Finance

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 25, 2023

This post is based on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Strategic Plan for FY 2022 through FY 2026. For example, debt capital markets account for 80 percent of financing for non-financial corporations in the United States. New financial technologies continue to change the face of finance for investors and businesses.

Finance

Benzinga

JUNE 16, 2025

Expected to be significantly accretive in 2026 with potential cost synergies of up to $200 million on an annual basis. The acquisition is expected to be significantly accretive in 2026. Upfront cash payment of $8.50 per share in cash, for an aggregate of up to approximately $795 million or $12.00 for a purchase price of $8.50

Finance

Global Finance

JUNE 25, 2025

Steel employees, the United Steelworkers, is taking a wait-and-see stance after having fiercely opposed the deal, but its collective bargaining agreement with the company expires in September 2026. Steel Tie-Up Could Be A ‘Game Changer’ appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The next chapter in U.S. The post Nippon Steel, U.S.

Finance

Accounting Web

JUNE 24, 2025

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Finance

Benzinga

JUNE 16, 2025

Immediately prior to the closing of the merger, Crescent completed a previously announced private financing of $200 million in gross proceeds led by Fairmount, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, BVF Partners, and a large institutional investor, with participation from a broad syndicate of healthcare-focused investors.

Finance

Global Finance

AUGUST 13, 2024

The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. What Is Islamic Finance? Islamic finance hardly existed 30 years ago yet today is a $3.96 trillion by 2026.

Finance

Benzinga

JULY 16, 2025

Financing readiness: Matador has filed a preliminary short-form base shelf prospectus to provide capital-raising flexibility over the next 25 months. Disciplined execution: All initiatives remain subject to market conditions, financing availability, and any additional regulatory or board approvals. Matador currently holds 77.4

Treasury

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But blended finance deals are helping to open up opportunities in areas like renewable energy. Local and regional commercial banks, too, are gradually increasing their participation in green finance. Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender, aims to mobilize $14 billion in sustainable finance by the end of 2026.

Finance

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 27, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Tags: Cryptoassets , Data science , Investor protection , SEC , SEC enforcement , Strategic Plan Amendments to Rules Governing Trading Plans and Insider Filings Posted by Eleazer Klein, Adriana Schwartz, Daniel A.

Banking

Benzinga

JANUARY 24, 2023

Trillion by 2026 at 24.4% Fortune Business Insights™ has shared this information in its latest research report titled, "Digital Payment Market Forecast, 2023-2026." Report Scope & Segmentation Report Coverage Details Forecast Period 2019 to 2026 Forecast Period 2019 to 2026 CAGR 24.4% Pune, India, Jan.

Marketability

Global Finance

JULY 25, 2024

to GDP by 2026, according to Fitch Ratings’ forecasts—is minimal. The post First Income Tax In GCC Approved By Oman’s Parliament appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. And its expected impact on Oman’s budget—adding just 0.2% From a deficit of nearly 20% of GDP in early 2021, it swung into a surplus of 2.5%

Finance

Global Finance

JULY 25, 2024

Elsewhere, BYD has its sights set on Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest auto market, having forged an alliance with domestically based Neta Auto to build a $1 billion factory set to become operational by 2026. The post China’s BYD Races Ahead With New Plants In Emerging Markets appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Marketability

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 25, 2023

For example, debt capital markets account for 80 percent of financing for non-financial corporations in the United States. New financial technologies continue to change the face of finance for investors and businesses. Companies and investors access the U.S. The United States cannot take its remarkable capital markets for granted.

Technology

Global Finance

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To aid the island republic, the State Bank of India (SBI) has subscribed to $50 million in government Treasury bills issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Maldives, rolling over a one-year T-bill following the maturity of the previous subscription on September 19. India and China are among the nation’s biggest creditors.

Finance

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

USD 3,340 million by 2026. Chicago, Nov. Ask for PDF Brochure: [link]. Scope of the Report. Report Metric. Exoskeleton Market Research Report. CAGR 46.2%. USD 499 million in 2021. Forecast Period. Forecast Unit. Value (USD Million). Segments Covered. By Component, By Type, By Mobility, By Body Part, By Vertical. Geographic Regions Covered.

Marketability

Benzinga

DECEMBER 5, 2022

billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 22.0% Industry Forecast 2026. Chicago, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Container Security Market size is expected to grow from an estimated value of USD 1.3 billion in 2021 to USD 3.6 during the forecast period, according to report by MarketsandMarkets. Download PDF Brochure @ [link].

Marketability