Issues

EU politicians talk enthusiastically about making the bloc more competitive, but so far, its capital markets have struggled to match the efficiency of the US. Whether it can meet the booming demand for data centres will be a defining test of its ambitions, write George Smith, Chadwick Van Estrop and Thomas Hopkins

Technologists have convinced the European Central Bank and most financial firms that the bond market needs blockchain. Exactly what for is harder to define. Still more difficult is actually introducing it — although as Jon Hay reports, many believe the moment has come

This year, the outstanding volume of the Sukuk market exceeded $1 trillion for the first time. H.E. Dr Muhammad Al Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank, explains that this market is now integrated into global finance, promoting sustainable investment and transparency

Three new banks join facility, one drops out

First new listing on Kuwaiti exchange for over a year was five times oversubscribed

Michaël Haize given extra responsibility at Natixis

Investors show demand for short-dated FRNs from FIG and corporate credits in private and public formats

German issuer expected to seize 2026's first window for fourth year in a row

Aroundtown and Toyota tap private markets as public supply winds down

Year ahead "well poised" for deal-driven activity

Implementation could push covered spreads closer to govvies and SSAs

CEB plans to print more structured notes and may launch inaugural Sofr bond in 2026