Published on August 4, 2022 by Anshul Sehgal Key takeaways Covered bonds are an integral part of European bank funding, particularly in periods of volatility, with global covered bonds outstanding totalling almost EUR3tn The differences in legislation governing covered bonds among EU member states made it difficult for investors to…

Published on August 4, 2022 by Pratap Narayan Singh Co-investment deals are another means of parking investment in private equity (PE) that requires strong commitment from asset sponsors. Building a superior co-investment programme entails significant time, qualified PE talent and a strong evaluation process. PE continues to grow, and we…

Published on August 1, 2022 by Yu Yang Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a ripple effect across global economies. Instability and uncertainties are visibly on the rise, with the pandemic hurting performance of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as they navigate elevated financing costs. China’s central bank announced on 15…

Published on August 1, 2022 by Kanchana Attidiya International trade has grown significantly since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 that resulted in geopolitical instability and uncertainty. It was recorded at USD28.5tn in 2021, a notable increase over previous years, and is expected to grow 5.4% in 2022. …

Published on July 26, 2022 by Shweta Gupta Telemedicine is ubiquitous — the new standard of service in all healthcare settings, shifting the overall healthcare paradigm towards more-value-based care that reduces costs, increases revenue and enhances patient satisfaction. It refers to healthcare providers meeting with patients remotely, via telephone or…

Published on July 25, 2022 by Abhishek Modi Micron’s 2Q results clearly indicate the tough year ahead for the semiconductor sector. The extent of the slowdown in consumer demand was evident in the company’s guidance, which was 20% below the street’s expectation for the quarter. Micron’s Taiwanese competitor Nanya Technology…

Published on July 22, 2022 by Prachi Murarka Corporate sustainability is the concept of incorporating environment, social and governance factors into a company’s decision making and business strategies. It is about balancing considerations for the planet and society with the company’s regular course of business. Corporate sustainability is increasingly becoming…

Published on July 19, 2022 by Prakhar Agarwal Thousands of organisations around the world are looking to measure the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of their business but have been unable to do so for a number of reasons. Some find it difficult to find a starting point while…

Published on July 19, 2022 by Rajesh Dua ESG stands for environmental, social and governance — the three important factors that determine the sustainability and social impact of an organisation. Investors are now applying these non-financial factors to categorise material risks and growth opportunities before investing. The following illustration describes…