Key Points Zeta Global Holdings’ share price fell following a short report of financial irregularities. Zeta Global Holdings’ share price is set to recover as management’s denial categorically refutes these claims. Analysts remain firm in their stance and expect the stock to rise 100%. Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE: ZETA) The stock … Read more
In business analysis, searching for key competitive advantages helps identify firms that can maintain their market position over time. Competitive advantage can come from many sources. This includes things like network effects, where the value of a service to users increases as the number of users increases. Social media apps are a great example of … Read more
House Awards Awards ceremonies and events Global Finance Central Bank Report Card, Interviews with Senior Executives The editors of Global Finance speak with A Grade executives on the pressing issues affecting their economies, getting their views on economic policy, financial stability and the transformative role of banking in today’s rapidly changing global landscape. The interviews … Read more
Tom Ford has continued his global property spree with the acquisition of an £80 million townhouse in London’s exclusive Chelsea district, marking Britain’s biggest property deal of the year. The former Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent designer, who recently sold his fashion brand to Estée Lauder for £2.2bn, has invested heavily in luxury properties around … Read more
Due to growing demand, corporations are looking for specialized financial professionals without hiring full-time employees. A growing number of experienced CFOs are stepping away from the corporate grind and taking on freelance roles for multiple clients, either concurrently or on a sequential basis. “The demand for (freelance) professional CFOs has roughly doubled in recent years,” … Read more
Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) has agreed to acquire a 96% stake in Audi Odeabank’s loss-making Turkish subsidiary as the United Arab Emirates deepens economic ties with Turkey. The deal, pending regulatory approval from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Authority and Turkey’s Competition Authority, demonstrates ADQ’s growing presence in banking markets. Lebanese Bank Audi … Read more
Despite security threats and political unrest, tiny Togo is attracting huge interest from foreign investors. A small West African country that is one of the world’s largest phosphate producers, Togo has a resurgent economy and prospects for further development. Its industrial sector is reviving after a long period of stagnation, new investors are coming, and … Read more
The Japanese giant is banking its growth plans on acquiring US Steel, but political opposition is derailing the effort. What happens if the deal doesn’t go through? When Nippon Steel Corp. announced its agreement to buy respected United States Steel for $14.9 billion, the most attractive aspect of the deal was not the negative reaction … Read more
Collaboration is key to seizing opportunities in the changing payments environment The modern financial institution (FI) faces a challenging environment but compelling opportunities in Asia. Asia is the engine of global economic dynamics: according to the IMF, it will account for 60% of global growth in 2024 and is home to 60% of the world’s … Read more
Despite the recession and economic turmoil, Argentine technology startups are leading the way in Latin America. Few financial reports coming out of Argentina sound encouraging; The array of economic disasters that have plagued the South American country for much of the past decade can seem endless. However, Argentina continues to register as a bright spot … Read more