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Vietnam's VPBank is pursuing a $1.2 billion sustainability‑linked loan, one of the country’s largest ESG‑tied financings. The three‑year facility will be underwritten by more than a dozen banks. Proceeds will be tied to specific environmental, social and governance performance targets. The deal reflects growing investor appetite for green financing in Southeast Asia.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is poised to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail business for roughly Rs 4,500 crore, after being named the preferred buyer. The transaction covers a loan‑and‑deposit portfolio valued at about Rs 27,000 crore, including personal, home and MSME loans, retail deposits and...
A leading Spanish bank announced a record‑high volume of corporate Structured Risk Transfer (SRT) transactions in Q1 2026, issuing approximately €5 billion ($5.4 billion) of SRT securities. The surge reflects an expanding pipeline of high‑yield corporate assets and heightened investor appetite for...
Wingify, the maker of Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), merged with French competitor AB Tasty in January 2026, forming a $500 million SaaS powerhouse. The combined entity now reports roughly $120 million in annual revenue and serves about 4,000 customers across the US...
Bill Ackman has filed for a combined IPO of Pershing Square USA (ticker PSUS) and his hedge‑fund firm Pershing Square (ticker PS) as the 2026 IPO market remains weak. The closed‑end fund will list on the NYSE at $50 per...
OpenAI is abandoning plans to build its own data centers, opting instead to lease cloud capacity from partners like Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon after a severe weather‑related outage in Texas highlighted construction risks. The shift comes as the company prepares...
Trenzet Infra Ltd, a railway‑focused EPC contractor, has filed a draft red‑herring prospectus with SEBI to launch an IPO comprising a fresh issue of 1.05 crore shares and an offer‑for‑sale of 18 lakh promoter shares. The proceeds are earmarked for working‑capital needs,...
FemTech is transitioning from a niche venture segment to a mainstream health‑tech investment theme, with the market valued at $9.12 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $10.67 billion in 2026. A surge in late‑stage mega‑deals—42 % of 2025 funding—has concentrated capital in...
Malaysian construction giant IJM Corp. has urged shareholders to reject Sunway Group’s MYR 11 billion ($2.8 billion) takeover proposal. An independent adviser valued IJM shares at a 46‑51% premium, deeming Sunway’s MYR 3.15 per share offer substantially undervalued. IJM’s board highlighted the...
Vedanta Ltd has filed an appeal with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) contesting lenders’ approval of Adani Enterprises’ ₹14,543 crore bid for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates (JAL). Vedanta argues it offered the highest net‑present‑value bid of ₹12,505.85 crore and that...
Fortress Investment Group is preparing to sell Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, which it acquired in 2019 for £95 million. Rothschild will manage the sales process, with a formal auction expected early next year and no price guidance...
Exponent Energy announced an extended Series B round that will raise Rs 182 crore ($20 million), co‑led by 360 One and TDK Ventures, with participation from existing backers. The funding lifts the post‑money valuation by roughly 56% to about Rs 1.25‑1.30 billion. Revenue surged 80% to Rs 30.2 crore...
Full‑stack fintech WeRize is raising Rs 64 crore (~$6.9 million) through convertible equity, with Sony Innovation Fund contributing Rs 46 crore and 3one4 Capital Rs 18 crore. The capital will fund general operations, working‑capital needs, capital expenditures, and geographic expansion. WeRize, founded by former Lendingkart executives, serves...
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹35,475 crore from Indian equities this week, taking March’s cumulative outflow to ₹88,180 crore – the highest monthly net withdrawal recorded in 2026. The sell‑off accelerated after a Monday outflow of ₹10,827 crore and ended with a Friday dump...
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL), a Coal India subsidiary, launched a ₹1,842‑crore offer‑for‑sale IPO on March 21, 2026. The issue attracted a 7% overall subscription on day one, with retail investors at 10% and non‑institutional investors at 5%. CMPDIL...
Otello Corporation announced that between 16 and 20 March 2026 Pareto Securities purchased 97,200 shares at an average price of NOK 17.05, representing a NOK 1.66 million outlay. Since the program’s launch on 9 February 2026, the company has bought a total of...
Ecolab announced a $4.75 billion all‑cash acquisition of liquid‑cooling specialist CoolIT Systems, expanding its portfolio beyond traditional chemicals. CoolIT’s AI‑focused cooling technology targets the booming data‑center and artificial‑intelligence server market. The deal gives Ecolab immediate entry into a high‑growth, recurring‑revenue segment....
CVC Capital Partners plc released a progress report for its 2026 share buy‑back programme covering the period 16 March to 20 March 2026. The update confirms that repurchases continued as scheduled with no material deviation from the original plan. CVC reiterated its...
Zetwerk, the full‑stack B2B manufacturing platform, plans to raise up to $550 million through an IPO that could value the company near $4 billion. The offering will consist of a $300 million fresh issue and an offer‑for‑sale component for the balance. The firm...
Hong Kong‑based Blue Pool Capital announced it has closed a $1 billion first private‑equity fund, a notable achievement given the sector’s recent fundraising headwinds. The firm, which manages the family office of Alibaba co‑founder Joe Tsai, leverages a decade of private‑equity experience...
The FDIC has rescinded its 2009 rule that barred private‑equity firms and other non‑bank entities from bidding on failed banks. The change, prompted by the rapid failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic in 2023, is intended...
Municipal bond investors enjoyed credit stability from roughly $4.6 trillion of pandemic stimulus, but the federal windfall is ending, reviving credit concerns. Panelists at the Bond Dealers of America conference warned that tighter spreads will likely widen as states confront fiscal...
Nexstar Media Group announced a senior secured note offering exceeding $5 billion, aimed at financing its $6.2 billion acquisition of the former Gannett assets. The move follows Nexstar’s effective takeover of TEGNA and the conversion of TEGNA shares into Nexstar’s “NXST” ticker....
Savvy Games Group, the gaming arm of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is set to acquire Moonton, the creator of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for an estimated $6 billion. The deal, reported by Bloomberg, follows Savvy’s $4.9 bn purchase of Scopely and...
San Juan Unified School District has saved roughly $636 million in interest by issuing general‑obligation bonds with an average maturity of 17.23 years, far shorter than the typical 30‑year term used by most districts. The shorter‑term structure lowered the repayment ratio from...
Småkraft AS announced that it has exercised the call option on its SMAKR02 ESG bond series and will redeem all outstanding notes. The redemption follows a refinancing under an amended and restated senior secured facilities agreement. All contractual conditions for...
Euronext Oslo Børs announced that General Oceans ASA will be admitted to trading on the exchange. The company must satisfy all admission requirements before its first trading day. The CEO will set the debut date, which cannot be later than...
On 19 March 2026, Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. disclosed that its Chief Executive Officer, Peter ter Kulve, purchased 40,000 ordinary shares at €13.41 per share, amounting to €536,578.52. The transaction was reported in line with the EU and UK Market Abuse Regulation...
Swarmer Inc., a Ukrainian drone‑software firm, debuted on Nasdaq on March 17, becoming the first defense‑technology company from Ukraine to complete an IPO. The listing valued the company at roughly $500 million, signaling strong investor appetite for Eastern‑European defense innovators. The round‑up...
Nordic Credit Rating upgraded Norway‑based salmon farmer SalMar ASA to a BBB long‑term issuer rating with a stable outlook on 20 March 2026. The agency highlighted the company's strong profitability and moderate financial leverage as key drivers. The rating places SalMar in...
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) granted 9,385,098 share options to employees and board members for 2025, with a strike price of 0.369 NOK and a four‑year exercise window after a three‑year vesting schedule. Vesting occurs at 20 % after 18 months, 35 % after...
Flipkart announced that group CFO Sriram Venkataraman will step down after a decade of service, coinciding with the company’s preparation for a 2027 initial public offering. The Walmart‑owned e‑commerce platform has also appointed senior vice‑president Nishant Verman to help drive...
New York‑listed shuttle tanker owner KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) announced it has terminated negotiations with its parent, Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers, over an unsolicited take‑private proposal first floated in October 2025. A conflicts committee of independent directors, assisted by external...
Citigroup has appointed Ben Bartholomaeus as head of healthcare for Australia and New Zealand, bringing his experience from Goldman Sachs where he led major regional deals. Bartholomaeus previously advised on landmark transactions such as the A$1.6 billion DBG Health investment and the...
U.S. Bank announced the appointment of a new global investment services head, aiming to strengthen its cross‑border capabilities. At the same time, Fortress Capital reshuffled senior executives across its investment platforms, reflecting a broader strategic realignment. Both moves underscore heightened...
Norway’s IKM Gruppen announced the acquisition of Rotterdam‑based Hendrik Veder Group, creating the new entity IKM Hendrik Veder. The deal adds a 225‑year‑old rope and wire specialist with 79 employees to IKM’s 4,000‑strong, 15‑country operation. The combined company will broaden...
Genco Shipping & Trading rejected Diana Shipping’s improved takeover offer of $23.50 per share, valuing the dry‑bulker at roughly $860 million. The board said the proposal undervalues Genco, lacks a sufficient premium, and carries execution risks. Diana, backed by Star Bulk,...
Bankers have opened the bidding window for Wasserman, the Los Angeles‑based sports and entertainment powerhouse now operating under the name The Team. Moelis & Co. is steering the process, while a roster of potential acquirers – including private‑equity firms Permira,...
A new survey by Private Funds CFO reveals that general partners (GPs) are encountering significant frictions in fund finance. Sponsors express frustration over heavy information requirements and the cumbersome process of comparing lending term sheets. The study indicates that redundant...
London’s IPO market, which ended a two‑year drought with a late‑2025 surge, may see a revival in 2026 according to Peel Hunt. The broker cites the strongest pipeline in years, heavily weighted toward the second half of the year. Geopolitical...
Illinois is set to re‑enter the municipal bond market next week with a $1.4 billion general‑obligation issuance. The proceeds will fund accelerated pension‑benefit payments, the Rebuild Illinois capital program, IT upgrades and other infrastructure projects. The deal includes a $200 million taxable...
env zero, a leading IaC governance platform, has merged with CloudQuery, a cloud asset management specialist, forming a unified cloud intelligence solution under the env zero brand. The combined offering merges continuous cloud asset discovery with automated infrastructure provisioning, promising end‑to‑end lifecycle...
Citi has initiated coverage on electric‑vehicle maker Lucid, issuing a rare buy rating and a $17 price target that implies roughly 71% upside from the current price. Analyst Michael Ward cites a "positive inflection point" with projected 2026 revenue of...
NRG Media announced the sale of its Northern Wisconsin radio portfolio, including WOBT‑AM and eleven FM translators, to Midwest Communications’ WRIG, Inc. The transaction expands Midwest’s presence in the Wausau and Rhinelander markets and brings a suite of sports‑talk programming...
A limited partner (LP) is encountering challenges as recent M&A activity consolidates the private‑equity market, complicating side‑letter negotiations. The article notes that defensive investment strategies are already delivering returns, offsetting some of the consolidation risk. It also highlights Partners Group’s...
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is set to price about $502 million of general‑obligation refunding bonds on March 19, led by BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley. The Series 2026D issue carries AA‑plus ratings from S&P and KBRA and yields ranging...
U.S. primary market leveraged loan yields rose to 8.09% in March, the highest level since April 2025. The increase reflects broader pricing pressure on first‑lien institutional term loan Bs with a three‑year repayment horizon. Single‑B rated credits led the yield...
JPMorgan Asset Management is launching its first Taiwan‑focused ETF since 2010, entering a market valued at about US$260 billion. The fund will employ an active strategy that combines cash equities with covered‑call options to boost cash distributions. Taiwan’s ETF sector is...
Parallel, a Y Combinator alumnus, announced a $20 million Series A round led by Index Ventures. The capital will be used to develop AI‑driven software agents that automate routine administrative tasks in hospitals, such as scheduling, billing, and records management. Parallel aims...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued new guidance stating that collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are not considered fund‑like investments for the purpose of fund‑of‑fund (FoF) investment caps. The clarification means that FoF managers can allocate to CLOs without those...
