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News•Feb 26, 2026
CFO Corner: Nicola Perin, OVS
CFO Nicola Perin credits a solid administrative foundation for OVS’s growth, highlighted by the 2014 spin‑off of OVS‑Upim that paved the way for a public listing. He later led Italy’s first sustainability‑linked bond, raising €160 million at a 2.25% fixed rate and tying financing costs to ESG performance. Perin also emphasizes the shift from basic robotics to AI‑driven analytics, especially for predictive sales across OVS’s brand portfolio. These initiatives illustrate how finance, sustainability and technology converge to drive retail expansion.
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 23, 2026
Mencía Bobo: From Financier To Trusted Trade Advisor
Santander has rolled out Invensa, an inventory‑finance solution that lets the bank hold physical stock for clients, easing balance‑sheet constraints amid volatile supply chains. The bank also introduced Navigator Global, a platform that blends financing with market intelligence to act...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 17, 2026
Private Credit: Poised For Growth
Asia‑Pacific private credit is entering a rapid expansion phase, with issuance projected to rise from $59 billion in 2024 to $92 billion by 2027. Industry leaders such as SC Lowy and Moody’s cite digitalization, the energy transition, and infrastructure needs as primary catalysts,...
By Global Finance Magazine
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Czechoslovak Group Launches €3.8B Defense IPO on Euronext Amsterdam
Czechoslovak Group, a leading European defense firm, listed 15.2% of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam, targeting a €25 billion valuation and raising €3.8 billion in gross proceeds. The IPO includes €750 million of new shares and €2.5 billion of existing shares, with institutional...
Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Kinetic Treasury Arrives
J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys platform demonstrated kinetic treasury by instantly minting $40 million of stablecoins using a tokenized vacation‑home as collateral, freeing a semiconductor shipment for a Rotterdam logistics firm. The transaction bridged a retail client’s idle digital asset with an institutional...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 11, 2026
Best Trade Finance Bank In North America: BNY
BNY was named the Best Trade Finance Bank in North America, reflecting its robust portfolio and eight global trade centers. The bank leverages high credit ratings, competitive pricing, and a suite of digital tools to streamline trade processing, risk mitigation,...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
Scotiabank’s Global Head Of FICC On Staying Agile In A Volatile Market
Scotiabank’s Global Head of FICC, Stephanie Larivière, said heightened U.S. dollar strength and tariff‑driven trade uncertainty have spurred a surge in demand for structured foreign‑exchange hedges. Clients are increasingly looking beyond the dollar, favoring non‑dollar crosses such as the Mexican peso,...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
EU Parliament Delays Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Parliament voted 334‑324 to refer the EU‑Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice before granting final approval. The agreement, signed on Jan 17, would eliminate 91% of tariffs for a market of 700 million people, but lawmakers demand...
By Global Finance Magazine