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European firms have had a tumultuous few years and the sands are set to continue shifting in 2024. Fractious geopolitics, untamed inflation and the megatrends of decarbonisation and AI make strategic planning a major headache. But DBRS Morningstar says certain firms are better placed to navigate the challenges.

Water utilities drowning in debt? Tell that to investors who bid £1.5bn for this week's deal

The new awards programme will celebrate the leading names in Latin American cross-border debt capital markets

Wise men (and women), please resist the air miles run

◆ CLO investors feeling good ◆ Securitization unfazed by recession ◆ The chicken wing index

◆ German court ruling may hit Bund issuance in 2024 ◆ KfW and Länder funding may also be affected ◆ Banks and borrowers shrink loan syndicates

In the face of continuous delays, a step-by-step approach should prioritise harmonising the European marketplace

Both the EU and its peer SSA issuers learned a little better how to work next to each other in tough conditions in 2023 but next year will bring bigger tests

Other EM sovereigns in a much more dire state than Argentina have still tried to pay their debts

The opportunistic companies taking advantage now are the exceptions to the rule

Distinguished by its cutting-edge proprietary technology and tailor-made solutions, Capitalab — a division of London-based BGC Brokers — has built an impressive reputation for helping firms manage their most complex derivative problems. For its exemplary work helping clients adapt to an ever-evolving market, Capitalab wins Americas Optimisation Service of the Year award.

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