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forklift warehous
Insight
Chain of command: How nearshoring, disruption and digitalization are driving supply chain M&A
M&A Explorer | As global supply chains continue to suffer from ill health, M&A offers a path to recovery
Aerial view Abu Dhabi
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Private credit builds momentum in the Middle East
Debt Explorer | Private credit is still nascent in the Middle East but, as economies in the region diversify, more local borrowers and investors are turning to the asset class
data centres
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Intelligent Design: Constructing next generation data centers for the AI boom
With their massive energy needs, data centers will rely on a range of innovative technologies and construction methods
Video
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: A blueprint for Europe?
Alert
First unexplained wealth order may provide a welcome boost for the Serious Fraud Office
LIghthouse
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Global merger control trends and outlook 2024/2025
Article
Streamlining Construction Dispute Resolution: The New SCCA Arbitration Rules in Saudi Arabia
Euros
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Europe’s NPL markets stall despite regulatory push
Debt Explorer | A challenging macroeconomic environment has hampered policymakers’ efforts to stimulate the secondary market for non-performing loan deals in Europe
data centres
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Data centers and water: From scrutiny to opportunity
King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
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Sukuk markets keep close eye on standards review
Debt Explorer | The sukuk market is keeping a close watch on a proposed set of Sharia guidelines that could significantly change how sukuk instruments are structured and distributed
Data center
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Power moves: Data center deals are heating up in EMEA
M&A Explorer | AI, social media and cloud computing are driving dealmaking demand in EMEA’s data center subsector
Global currency
Refinancing rally lifts loan issuance as interest rates recede
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe showed strong year-on-year gains over the first nine months of 2024 as lower interest rates inspired a wave of refinancing
Assorted money
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Robust refinancing activity bolsters high yield rebound
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe has made strong gains as issuers return to the market to refinance at more attractive rates
London
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European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball
Debt Explorer | White & Case’s European leveraged finance team evaluates the predictions they made at the beginning of 2024 for leveraged loan and high yield bond activity
Electric vehicle
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EVs at a crossroads: Where next for electric vehicle M&A?
M&A Explorer | The EV industry is facing multiple headwinds in 2024 including consumer pullback, but future dealmaking prospects look solid as buyers seek to safeguard future growth, with China leading the way
Alert
EU Listing Act
Aerial view of the Amazonn River
Video
In conversation with…Laura Thomson, GC Emirates Water Electricity Company
solar panels and turbines
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Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing
Debt Explorer | Spain's renewable energy assets are producing more power than ever. However, as energy prices flatten out, refinancing renewable energy infrastructure could prove to be tricky
Roadway
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Eastern promise: The M&A pipeline between APAC and the Middle East is primed for growth
M&A Explorer | Dealmaking between the two regions looks set to rise as trade links and political relations strengthen
Euro note
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NPL players rethink strategy in a changing market
Elevated interest rates have led to an increase in European NPL volumes, but levels remain far below the peaks during the financial crisis period. NPL investors and servicers are rethinking their business models to adjust to a smaller market
Assorted money
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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction
Debt Explorer | High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024
Alert
Saudi Arabia: New Investment Law
various money
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Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets
US and European leveraged loan markets record massive increases in issuance as issuers race to refinance
Aerial view of Cape Town from Signal Hill
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South Africa M&A regulation: Adapting to change
Debt Explorer | A peaceful election and slowing inflation have put M&A markets in South Africa in a more advantageous position. However, taking advantage of South African deal opportunities requires a clear understanding of a rapidly evolving regulatory backdrop
Close up view of paper money
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Moving on up: Europe’s CLO market is making a strong comeback
Debt Explorer | The first half of 2024 has been a bumper year for European Collateralized Loan Obligations and a mix of market and legislative catalysts could push the second half into record-breaking territory
Aerial view of residential building
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Covered bond issuance climbs as investors seek traditional asset classes
Debt Explorer | Demand for covered bonds is rising as investors seek opportunities to deploy capital in low-risk assets during a period of market uncertainty
Folded cash
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Investors flock to investment grade debt markets
Debt Explorer | Investment grade debt markets have enjoyed buoyant activity levels as elevated interest rates see investors and lenders race to build exposure to high-quality borrowers
Solar
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PE firms increasingly target infrastructure
M&A Explorer | The addition of infrastructure to PE firms’ playbooks is part of a broader embrace of adjacent private market asset classes
Euro and dollar
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Strong start for high yield bond markets in US and Europe
Debt Explorer | US and European high yield issuance surged in Q1 2024, but in APAC, conditions remain challenging
Alert
Key Takeaways from the New Egyptian Merger Control Guidelines
coins
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Global leveraged loan markets spring to life
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe rallied in Q1 2024 as a clearer view of interest rates brings lenders and borrowers back to the market
ESG and Sustainability
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Global antitrust sustainability heatmap
Alert
UK FDI: Strategic streamlining but sectoral spread - the UK Government confirms its plans for NSIA reform
Alert
Unlocking Potential: GCC FinTech Trends, Regulations and Funding Outlook
Alert
United States Expands and Strengthens Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws
aerial city view
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Resilience and reform: Hong Kong adapts to change
Hong Kong is adapting to changes amid challenging times
Alert
Egypt’s New Merger Control Regime Goes Into Effect
currency
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Tighter profits drive NPL consolidation
Debt Explorer | Weaker deal flow and tighter profit margins are driving a wave of consolidation in the European non-performing loan servicer market
technology
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Fintechs hunt for growth in an uncertain climate
M&A Explorer | Fintech companies must find new revenue streams if they want to thrive in the current market
cargo
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Dealmakers turn to M&A to combat supply disruption
M&A Explorer | M&A is emerging as a vital tool to support the realignment and resilience of global supply chains