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As interest rates hit bottom, debt does matter, says Barclays

With global borrowing costs probably as low as they can go, high debt levels will start to matter more in…

5 years ago

After M&A boom via Zoom, dealmakers hit the road as COVID-19 subsides

Investment bankers' business of putting together mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has never been stronger. Neither has their fear of missing…

5 years ago

Rabobank offers metal clients performance incentives on sustainability

Rabobank is offering metal company clients incentives such as lower interest rates if they meet sustainability targets - and piloting…

5 years ago

COVID-19 to speed up consolidation of aircraft leasing industry -SMBC

Consolidation of the aircraft leasing industry, which controls over 40% of the global passenger fleet, is likely to be accelerated…

5 years ago

Germany’s biggest landlords agree $22 bln merger

Germany's two biggest listed landlords Vonovia SE (VNAn.DE) and Deutsche Wohnen have agreed to join forces in a 18 billion-euro…

5 years ago

No commodities ‘super-cycle’ but copper demand from green economy bright

Commodities markets are unlikely to experience a "super-cycle" in the next few years, experts and audience polled at an online…

5 years ago

U.S. Treasury deputy chief sees G7 backing for 15%-plus global minimum tax

U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said he expects strong backing from G7 peers for Washington's proposed 15%-plus global minimum…

5 years ago

Asia shares track Wall Street up as inflation fears fade

Asian shares advanced on Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, while the dollar held near a fourth-month low as…

5 years ago

Huawei plans to launch new operating system for phones in June

China's Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) said it will launch its new Harmony operating system for smartphones on June 2, its biggest…

5 years ago

UK competition regulator looking into $39 bln AstraZeneca-Alexion deal

Britain's competition regulator is reviewing AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) $39 billion buyout of U.S.-based Alexion (ALXN.O) on concerns it could reduce competition…

5 years ago