Uzbekistan will create a roadmap for 120 recommendations from foreign investors, discussed at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. Proposals cover banking, energy, AI, and capital markets, aiming to align the country's investment framework with international standards.
O barril do petróleo WTI avançou 0,8% para US$ 77,23, mas a semana termina em baixa. A alta ocorreu após o vice-presidente dos EUA cancelar viagem à Suíça para reunião com iranianos, revertendo expectativa de aumento de oferta.
Christian Noyer, former ECB vice-president, urges Europe to stay open to Chinese investment while developing its own AI and tech infrastructure to reduce dependence on America.
The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
An ex-finance minister, now at Morgan Stanley, stated that the Draghi report and economic literature show a link between slower growth compared to the US and a less developed capital market.
Financial institutions like Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas are exploring tokenization and stablecoins to enhance capital markets in Europe by improving settlement and liquidity. Major US banks are also planning tokenized deposit networks, while Nasdaq and NYSE are developing tokenized trading infrastructure.
SpaceX's potential $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq could be the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco. With massive investor interest and a significant retail allocation, the listing is expected to reshape tech valuations and global capital flows.
Hong Kong is the top listing choice for tech firms due to Asia's growing innovation, says HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan. The city's markets saw HK$166B in IPOs and HK$293B daily turnover in May, with tech shares surging sevenfold in 10 years.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO, anticipated to raise a record US$75 billion, is set to reshape global capital markets, influencing Chinese investors and the Hong Kong market.
Google plans an $80 billion sale to fund AI infrastructure, potentially the largest equity capital markets transaction ever. The deal includes a $40 billion at-the-market offering and a $10 billion private placement with Berkshire Hathaway.
The European Commission will urge Italy to adopt a robust industrial strategy, reform its tax system, and strengthen its capital market, according to a document seen by Euronews. The recommendations aim to reduce territorial disparities and boost Italian competitiveness.
The Turkish Presidency's Disinformation Center (DMM) stated that President Erdoğan's remarks on capital markets were deliberately taken out of context and circulated. The DMM emphasized that while Erdoğan noted the inherent risks in capital markets, he also stressed the importance of increasing confidence and the role of regulatory bodies.
The Ministry of Commerce (DMM) stated that President Erdoğan's remarks on capital markets investment were distorted and taken out of context on social media. The DMM emphasized that Erdoğan highlighted the importance of financial literacy and investor protection, while also noting the inherent risks in capital markets.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce tempered expectations for a broad "innovation exemption" for tokenized stock trading, stating any such relief would be "limited in scope." Her comments follow a Bloomberg report suggesting the SEC is considering allowing only tokens with the same benefits as common stock, like voting rights and dividends, to avoid market fragmentation and risks.
YMTC, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, is preparing for an IPO. Its parent company has begun the official tutoring process with Citic Securities and China Securities, signaling a push for capital market involvement in the nation's semiconductor self-reliance efforts.
The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, has officially begun the tutoring process for an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing.
Tether buys SoftBank's 26% stake in Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin treasury company, deepening its influence as the firm expands into lending, mining, and capital markets.
Pakistan is poised to become the latest partner in a China-centred trading network, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, to sell “panda bonds”. Islamabad seeks to raise as much as US$250 million through its first-ever sale of the bonds – yuan-denominated debt instruments sold by foreign entities in mainland China’s onshore market – as early as this week. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Saturday that Islamabad was preparing to access Chinese capital markets with the sale – the...
Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda.
Analysis of 2026 crypto regulatory developments shows a shift from US spot ETF-driven adoption to infrastructure testing in Israel, Pakistan, and Hong Kong. Israel approved a shekel-pegged stablecoin, Pakistan replaced its 2018 crypto ban with regulated banking access for VASPs, and Hong Kong granted stablecoin licenses. These moves test whether crypto can connect to local money, bank accounts, and payment systems rather than just serving as an investment vehicle.
What are the impacts of the UAE's decision to pull out of the OPEC oil cartel? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
China Resources Power has received Shenzhen Stock Exchange approval to spin off its renewable energy arm, China Resources New Energy Holdings, in a deal potentially worth 24.5 billion yuan. The state-backed power producer's unit seeks to fund wind and solar projects across 31 provinces, with installed capacity reaching 41.6 GW as of end-2025.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised 8 billion yen ($50 million) through zero-interest bonds issued to EVO FUND. The proceeds are dedicated to increasing the company's Bitcoin treasury, further establishing its debt-driven accumulation strategy.
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has requested an arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang Si-hyuk for alleged fraudulent stock trading in 2019, accusing him of misleading investors into selling shares to a linked private equity fund ahead of the company's IPO. The case has taken a diplomatic turn with the US embassy in Seoul reportedly requesting South Korean authorities to allow Bang to travel to the US while under investigation.
