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Global Outlook Q2 2024: Decision time
Download the executive summary of our latest Global Economic Outlook Q2-2024 report to find out what the outlook is for growth, inflation, FX and rates, against a backdrop of monetary policy changes and major elections.
Case Studies
Project Finance Green Loan provider to India’s Greencell for e-buses
Helping finance low carbon transformation of transportation.
Lead arranger of project financing for a 380MW greenfield solar farm
India is working towards carbon neutral economic development.
EUR1.29 billion ECA-backed financing to develop a solar infrastructure project …
Rural electrification project that will supply sustainable energy to almost 1 million Angolans.
USD89.6 million sustainability-linked loan for LNG dual-fuelled vessels
Facilitating Vista Shipping’s decarbonisation journey.
Financing the redevelopment of Melbourne’s Frankston hospital
Using a sustainable loan framework to finance and hedge the PPP project.
Mandated lead arranger for Melbourne’s Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System
Helping boost Victoria’s capacity to host renewable energy.
Credit markets
Project Finance Green Loan provider to India’s Greencell for e-buses
Helping finance low carbon transformation of transportation.
Lead arranger of project financing for a 380MW greenfield solar farm
India is working towards carbon neutral economic development.
Industries in transition podcast: Financing innovation for a sustainable future
Rural electrification project that will supply sustainable energy to almost 1 million Angolans.
India rising: key opportunities for growth and transformation
Find out how global capital can drive India’s economic transformation into high gear.
Global credit markets rising to the challenge of India’s sustainable…
We examine how India’s infrastructure sector is decarbonising and the role of credit markets in the country’s journey to sustainable growth.
Detour, derailment or driver? How geopolitical shocks change the path to net-zero
The industry’s move towards net-zero has been complicated by a succession of destabilising world events. But will they detour, derail or accelerate the energy transition?
Finding investment opportunities in Europe’s commercial real estate
Find out why interest is growing in investing in new areas of commercial real estate in Europe.
Market outlooks and insights
Global Economic Outlook 2024: A soft landing, with risks
Download our Executive Summary of the latest Global Economic Outlook 2024 report.
Global H2-23 Outlook – Inflation and policy divergence driving FX trends
What is the capacity of the US economy to cope with further Fed tightening? Will China’s slowing economic momentum bounce back in H2? Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist shares his views on the global outlook for the second half of the year and opportunities in emerging markets.
Global Outlook 2024 Podcast – A soft landing, with risks
As we enter 2024, we’re seeing a story of divergence across key economies. While the US has been surprisingly resilient, confidence in China’s economy is under pressure from property-sector woes and concerns about the labour market. What are the implications for other markets?
Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist, and Razia Khan, Head of Research, Africa and Middle East, share insights into why we see a soft landing, with risks, for the global economy this year.
2024 Financial Market Surprises podcast
What financial-market surprises could 2024 have in store? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen shares a list of scenarios that we believe have a non-zero probability of occurring in the year ahead.
Global H2-23 Outlook Podcast – Balancing on the summit
Growth hopes have shifted towards emerging markets, where India, ASEAN and the GCC are set to lead the way this year. What does this mean for the global growth story? What are the key challenges and opportunities in the second half of the year?
Midlife crisis meets coming of age: US-China economic divergence explained
What can we expect from the world’s two largest economies for the next 12 months? Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist compares where the US and China stand both in the current business cycle and more structurally.
Global Q2-23 Outlook Podcast – What lies beneath
Beneath an overall story of declining growth, other independent narratives are emerging. China’s economy roars back to life after COVID-19, but are the benefits of that growth equal across all sectors and markets? Find out in this podcast.
Financing and securities services
Engines of growth – How regulation and technology are reshaping Emerging Markets
How is technology enabling data to flow more freely than ever before and driving the emergence of new forms of finance across our footprint? Find out in the latest edition of The Custodian.
Custody 2.0 – Driving success through a data-centric strategy
In today’s highly saturated market, having access to accurate, insightful and timely data can help asset managers, asset owners, banks and broker dealers obtain a competitive advantage.
Leading from the front: Back office is key to the next tech evolution
Are the on-going reforms sufficient to drive investment flows into emerging markets?
Market reforms enabling frictionless investor access
Are the on-going reforms sufficient to drive investment flows into emerging markets?
Investors race into MENA
With global economic growth expected to slow this year, investment opportunities are far and few between. However, one region stands out from the rest.
Connectivity and investment flows transform the post-trade landscape
Economic growth has bypassed most countries lately, but India is one of the few exceptions. Strong fundamentals and market-friendly reforms strengthen the country’s reputation as a place to do business.
Securing the Future: The crucial link between crypto custody and counterparty risk
Many institutions are keen to invest in cryptocurrency, but recent events have brought caution. Institutions that still see the potential of digital assets need a strong partner to ensure their assets are protected.
Digital Asset Custody
Why do traditional players hold an important role in digital assets custody? How is the regulatory landscape changing and where are the opportunities for asset servicers in tokenisation? Waqar Chaudry, Innovation and Digital Assets Product, Financing and Securities Services shares insights.
Focus on Footprint: Middle East
Why is the Middle East seeing a lot of interest from institutional investors and asset services? What are the differences in accessing these markets? Simon Kellaway, Global Head of Sales, Regional Head of GCNA, Financing and Securities Services explains in this video.
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