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Powering growth in EMEA’s data center landscape
Debt Explorer | The EMEA data center market has continued to be buoyant in 2025. However, navigating regulatory nuances and utility bottlenecks remains crucial to unlocking the sector’s huge growth potential
Proposed overhaul of South African mining law regime
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Proposed overhaul of South African mining law regime
Different paper currency
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Economic volatility tempers high yield issuance
Debt Explorer | US and European high yield bond markets cooled during the first quarter of 2025 as macroeconomic uncertainty and a dearth of M&A financing opportunities put the brakes on issuance
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Strategic Projects for the EU: list of 47 Strategic Projects announced
paper currency
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High yield market bounces back, but maturity wall looms
Debt Explorer | While issuance of high yield bonds strengthened across all key global jurisdictions in 2024, the US and Europe still face mounting maturity walls
technology
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From personalization to supply chain optimization: How AI is shaping deals outside the tech arena
M&A Explorer | Investors are ramping up AI-related M&A to secure cutting-edge capabilities and market-beating returns, but high valuations and open-source disruption are forcing a rethink on deal strategy
forklift warehous
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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
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?
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
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Unpacking the South African Climate Change Act
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
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
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
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
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An Expected New Wave of Climate Change Disputes in Africa
Rudder of a large vessel.
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Warranties and indemnities insurance take center stage in M&A transactions in Africa
Driven by M&A activity, warranties and indemnities insurance for deals in Africa has grown significantly during the past decade
Moden Nairobi cityscape - Capital City of Kenya, East Africa
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Antitrust enforcement is on the rise in Africa
The competition laws in various African countries have been rapidly evolving, with some countries enacting new laws or proposing revisions while some African leaders are joining forces to develop antitrust policies
Casablanca, Morocco industrial shipping port at dawn.
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Special Economic Zones: A tool for African governments to grow their economies
An overview of special economic zones and how African countries can use them to drive economic growth
Container crane machinery in shipyard.
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Africa Focus: Summer 2024
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
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
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The Republic of Mozambique wins multibillion-dollar corruption case in the English High Court against Lebanese shipbuilding group, Privinvest
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
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Publication of Joint Discussion Document on Expansion of Eligible Collateral Types and Risk Mitigation Published for Comment
Payment machine
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Africa represents new frontier for tech dealmakers
M&A Explorer | The continent's growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up
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
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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Proposed Directive Pertaining to Loss Absorbency Requirements Published for Comment
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The Opportunities, Pitfalls and Limits of Agreements to Arbitrate: from Drafting to Dispute
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
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Latest Plans to Increase Nuclear Energy in South Africa
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
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