Macro
Beyond the credit score: The new age of open-minded business lending
In the rapidly evolving landscape of small businesses, financing emerges as a critical stepping stone towards longevity and growth. Yet,…
How will the US-UK strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen affect Red Sea trade?
The US and UK have launched a series of strikes against 16 Houthi rebel positions in Yemen overnight, raising tensions…
Why COP28 is “the most important COP” since the Paris Agreement
On 30 November, some 75,000 delegates including politicians, ministers, representatives from civil society, the private sector, international organisations and media…
Q4 2023 update: social responsibility related M&A activity in the financial services industry
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that social responsibility accounted for 4 financial services deals announced in…
How environmental sustainability M&A performed in the financial services industry in Q1 2024
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that environmental sustainability accounted for 10 financial services deals announced in…
Q4 2023 update: environmental sustainability related private equity activity in the financial services industry
Analysis of the key themes driving private equity deal activity reveals that environmental sustainability accounted for 4 financial services deals…
What in the world has happened since COP27?
The world is currently at an environmental crisis point with climate records falling monthly, sea levels continuing to rise, and…
The new BoE stance and its effects on the asset finance world
The Bank of England’s (BoE) recent decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time in 14 months has…
Corporate sustainability “needs improved ESG standards and tools”
Companies are responding to climate issues but the standards and tools to fully address ESG challenges remain in development, industry…
Who’s hiring who? Corporate Governance hiring activity decreased by 21% in the banking and payments industry in Q1 2023
The global banking and payments industry experienced a 21% drop in new job postings related to corporate governance in Q1…
