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Aerial view of Cape Town from Signal Hill
Insight
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
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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
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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
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UK FDI: Strategic streamlining but sectoral spread - the UK Government confirms its plans for NSIA reform
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Unlocking Potential: GCC FinTech Trends, Regulations and Funding Outlook
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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
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The rise of Private Credit in the United Arab Emirates
Madrid skyline
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A corridor of opportunity: deal flow between Mexico and Spain
Debt Explorer | Despite macroeconomic headwinds, cross-border transaction flow between Spain and Mexico has continued to deliver opportunities for investors and dealmakers
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Saudi Arabia’s competition authority fines companies for failure to file merger control notification
coins
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Late rally softens leveraged loan landing
Debt Explorer | A strong finish to 2023 helped to boost global leveraged loan issuance at the end of an otherwise rocky year for all key markets
skyscraper
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European leveraged finance enters new era
Debt Explorer | High interest rates weighed down on deals, precipitating a drop in leveraged loan issuance in 2023. However, there are reasons to be optimistic that deal activity will pick up in 2024
various money
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Uptick in high yield could signal start of recovery
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance made gains in some key jurisdictions in 2023 but challenges remain
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Countdown to RIDW24: New Year, New Arbitration Hub: KSA's Impressive Delivery On Its Promise to Create an Attractive Environment for Investors
fine art
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Dealmakers prepare to face new uncertainties in 2024
M&A Explorer | Anticipated rate cuts spark investor optimism, but escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to derail economic recovery
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UAE issues new Competition Law with new merger control regime
mining site
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Megadeals highlight resilience of construction and EMU industries
M&A Explorer | Consolidation and alternative energy drive big-ticket energy, mining and utilities M&A 
Islamic finance
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Sukuk drive Islamic financing across MENAT
Debt Explorer | State-owned funds continue to be active players on the global dealmaking scene, despite the market downturn
lights
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Luxury powerhouses turn to M&A amid slowing sales
M&A Explorer | Declining consumer spending power is driving down revenues and pushing luxury firms to seek new avenues for growth
ESG and Sustainability
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Funding the energy transition: the role of Islamic finance
buildings
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High yield issuance rallies in Western markets
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Western Europe shows strong year-on-year gains, but challenges in the real estate sector weigh on APAC activity
satellite
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Investors flock to lucrative aerospace and defense industry
M&A Explorer | Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical unrest, space, satellite and surveillance assets attract increasing premiums
stock board
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Loan markets remain challenging, but green shoots emerge
Debt Exporer | Loan issuance slowed in all key regions during the first nine months of 2023, but after a tough year there are signs that market conditions may be improving
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Dubai Launches Virtual Assets Licensing Regime: An Overview of the VARA Licensing Process
gold hydrogen related image
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NEOM Green Hydrogen Project: a blueprint for the future?
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Drafting Settlement Agreements with Enforcement in Mind
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Information regarding the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam
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Repos in Islamic Finance – 2
metal wall
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US high yield markets spring to life
Debt Explorer | High yield bond activity rallies in the US as borrowers pivot away from pricier leveraged loans, but European and Asian markets remain challenged
technology
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Generative AI boom sparks investment spree
M&A Explorer | A flurry of dealmaking is taking place as investors look to stake their claim in AI's newest frontier