FeaturedMarketsBahrain raises USD 1 billion in 10-year USD bond as it fights geopolitical headwindsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026 The sovereign priced the Bahrain's issue at a yield of 7.125%, tightening from initial price thoughts (IPTs) in the 7.50% area... Read more
BrokerageFeaturedIF Insights: Will the London Stock Exchange be ever competitive?IFM CorrespondentNovember 30, 2023December 14, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 30, 2023December 14, 2023 Because of the global scope of the listed companies on the London Stock Exchange, the exchange has long drawn an excessive amount of capital from investors compared to the size of the UK economy... Read more
FeaturedFintechVC investment in UK fintech reaches £3.6 bn in Q3IFM CorrespondentOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021 So far this year, UK fintech startups received $11.4 bn in VC funding... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedUK-based fintech Mode holds £750,000 worth of bitcoinPritam BordoloiOctober 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 27, 2020 The company allocated 10% of its cash reserves to purchase more bitcoin... Read more
FeaturedFinanceKvika to offer investment management in the UKInternational Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 It is reported that the fund has net assets worth £390 mn and listed on the London Stock Exchange... Read more
FeaturedMarketsLSE waives of registration fees for market makers to deal with coronavirusInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020 The stock exchange also allowed companies listed on its market to defer payment of dividends for up to 30 days... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSaudi Arabia to pump Aramco IPO proceeds into its economyPritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Around $30 bn will be invested in different sectors over the years including defence... Read more
TelecomAfrica’s Helios Towers to list on LSE after ceasing IPO plansInternational Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 Helios Towers operates mobile towers in six unique Sub-Saharan African markets... Read more
MarketsLSE shareholders sceptical of Hong Kong £32 bn bidInternational Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 Investors have shown their concern regarding the regulatory and financial hurdles involving the deal... Read more
Oil & GasAramco replaces chairman with sovereign wealth fund chiefInternational Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 17, 2019 Saudi Arabia plans to separate the Ministry of Energy from Aramco as the state-owned company prepares for IPO... Read more