The GameStop Short Squeeze: How Retail Investors Took on Wall Street
The GameStop Short Squeeze: How Retail Investors Took on Wall Street. The GameStop short squeeze is one of the most fascinating and unconventional stories in modern financial history. It started as a routine short-selling opportunity but quickly became a battle between retail investors and institutional short sellers, leading to a market frenzy that captured global […]
Gold, Steel, and Aluminium Prices Surge After Trump’s Tariff
Gold, Steel, and Aluminium Prices Soar After Trump’s Tariff Announcement. Gold prices surged to an all-time high, and aluminium costs experienced a significant increase following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US. These measures have created waves in global financial markets, triggering investor concerns and heightened […]
Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Struggles
Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Struggles. Quarter-point rate cut expected despite rising short-term inflation pressures. The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to lower interest rates by another quarter-point this week, marking a third reduction in just over six months. Financial markets anticipate the BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will […]
Clifford Chance Advises Sunfire AG Regarding €200 Million Syndicated Loan Agreement
Clifford Chance Advises Sunfire AG Regarding €200 Million Syndicated Loan Agreement. Clifford Chance has successfully advised Sunfire AG on the finalization of a €200 million syndicated loan agreement. This significant financing deal was arranged by a consortium of six international banks, with Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft taking the lead as the mandated lead arranger, bookrunner, agent, and […]
Dentons Welcomes High Yield & US Securities Finance Partner Colin Chang to London Team
Dentons Welcomes High Yield & US Securities Finance Partner Colin Chang to London Team. Dentons is pleased to announce the addition of Colin Chang as a partner, specializing in high yield and US securities finance to its Capital Markets team in London. Colin Chang is set to join the firm in January 2025. Prior to […]
Billionaire Gautam Adani, Adani Group Founder, Faces US Bribery and Fraud Charges
Billionaire Gautam Adani, Adani Group Founder, Faces US Bribery and Fraud Charges. Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been accused of fraud in the United States, where he faces allegations of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme and hiding it to secure funding in the country. The criminal charges, which were filed on Wednesday in New […]
White & Case Advises BFF Bank on €300M Social Bond Issuance
White & Case Advises BFF Bank on €300M Social Bond Issuance. White & Case LLP has advised BFF Bank, regarding its issuance of €300 million in 4.875% social unsecured senior preferred notes due 2028. These bonds are part of BFF Bank’s broader €2.5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme , listed on the Euronext Dublin […]