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U.K. seeks to unlock $108B investment by relaxing banking ring-fencing rules
The U.K. government has committed to relaxing its stringent ring-fencing requirements for banks in forthcoming financial legislation. It will introduce legislative changes in its Financial Services and Markets Bill and will shortly open a…
Politics And The Markets 06/16/26
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VEON's JazzCash and Mobilink Bank Bring Government Treasury Bills to Smartphones, Democratising Investment for Millions of Pakistanis
Dubai, New York and Islamabad, June 16 2026 — VEON Ltd (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced that its digital financial services companies JazzCash and Mobilink Bank have democratized investment opportunities in Pakistan…
The SpaceX IPO Just Handed Wall Street's Big Banks a Huge Payday. Here's What It Means for Their Stocks.
SpaceX stock has finally gone public with the biggest initial public offering (IPO) ever, with a $75 billion share sale. The underwriting investment banks have made a fortune off the deal, even though their percentage payment was lower than usual.
This cybersecurity stock could soar on AI tailwinds. UBS says to buy it now
Dynatrace is poised to rally on a combination of artificial intelligence-related tailwinds, according to UBS. The investment bank upgraded Dynatrace to buy from neutral. It also hiked its price target to $60 from $36, implying 46% upside from…
One in, one out as banks jostle for Dexus infrastructure funds mandate
D is for drama at embattled infrastructure and real estate giant Dexus, even among its long-standing advisers. Street Talk understands that investment banks have been pitching the Warwick Negus-led board hard in recent weeks for the job to review…
DC Advisory's European Secondaries Team Disbands
DC Advisory has seen its European private equity secondaries team unravel in the latest sign of retrenchment in the market. The three managing directors in the Japanese investment bank's European GP secondaries unit have left during the last year…
Acrow Limited taps Morgans for $70m capital raising
Acrow Limited, capitalised at $284 million on the ASX, is expected to ask listed equities investors for fresh funds as early as Wednesday morning. The provider of smart integrated construction systems across formwork, industrial services, and…
Lotus Technology: Reiterating Sell On Impending Dilution And Overambitious Targets (LOT)
Lotus remains under pressure with a reiterated Sell rating due to ongoing operational underperformance and anticipated equity dilution. LOT must scale deliveries from 6.5k to 20k units annually to reach EBITDA breakeven, a target seen as highly…
Biotech IPO window is opening but big pharma M&A still sets the pace, top bankers tell CNBC
Biotech investors are far more selective than they were during the pandemic-era boom, JPMorgan's top EMEA healthcare investment bankers told CNBC. Many biotech companies are now pursuing a dual-track process: preparing for an IPO while…
Labour 'political point-scoring' over bank rules risks investment exodus, top Nomura exec warns
London's biggest financial institutions could shift operations away from the UK if the government intensifies its regulatory grip on the City, a top City banker has warned. Chris Barlow, head of legal and compliance at Japanese bank Nomura, said…
Warsh faces first big test as Fed chair with markets watching closely
Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded? On Wednesday, Warsh may…
Money market fund vs. CD: Which option is better for keeping cash safe?
When it comes to earning more on your savings, money market funds (MMFs) and certificates of deposit (CDs) are often two of the first options savers consider. Both can offer higher returns than a traditional savings account, and both are generally…
Ex-REA boss Owen Wilson driving Blackstone's tilt at Pickles
The bidder crowd around Pickles, Australia's largest marketplace for used assets, is growing with at least one cashed-up buyer preparing to raise its paddle. Private capital juggernaut Blackstone is working on a tilt for the Apax Partners-owned…
Quadrant snags health insurance giant for medical centre network exit
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