299 IPOs Raise $21.5 Billion in Global Markets in Q1-2023

The global markets witnessed as many as 299 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) raising $21.5 billion in Q1-2023 owing to interest rate rises, a lukewarm stock market, entrenched inflation, and unexpected global banking industry turbulence.
Annual Investment Meeting brings to focus the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs)

Investment experts from around the world discussed the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs) at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Future Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Multiply Group Achieves Net Profit of $72.44 million in Q1-2023

Multiply Group, an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, on Tuesday announced that it has reported a net profit excluding fair value gains (losses) of $72.44 million, a 241% growth compared to the same period last year. The Group generated $82.52 million of dividends from its public market portfolio.
Nasdaq profits top Wall Street views as software services rise

Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ.O) on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as traders turned to the exchange operator’s investment-related products to navigate market volatility, helping drive up revenues.
Shell gets $1 bln refining boost, upgrades oil and gas assets

Shell (SHEL.L) said on Thursday surging demand for oil products that had almost tripled refining profits in the second quarter would boost earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
Bank of England tells lenders to brace for economic storm

The Bank of England warned on Tuesday that the economic outlook for Britain and the world had darkened and told banks to ramp up capital buffers to ensure they can weather the storm.
Barclays suspends sales of two products linked to oil, volatility

British bank Barclays (BARC.L) said on Monday it had suspended the sales and issuance of two exchange-traded notes (ETNs) with combined assets of about $1 billion – one linked to crude oil and another to a gauge of market volatility – due to capacity constraints, in a move that some investors said could spur big price swings in the products.
Yen sinks, Aussie climbs as Evergrande contagion fears recede

TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The safe-haven yen sank to its lowest in nearly three months on Monday, while the risk-sensitive Australian dollar continued to recover from an almost one-month low, as fears of widespread contagion from China Evergrande Group (3333. HK) receded. The yen also fell as higher U.S. yields attracted Japanese investor money while rising […]