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Atos calls for help after plan to raise new capital falters

CIO

French IT services company Atos has called on a third-party trustee to help it negotiate debt refinancing with its banks after plans to raise €720 million in new capital through a rights issue fell through. It announced it requested the appointment Monday, promising to give an update on the negotiations in due course.

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Venture Capital in the Age of AI: Transforming Due Diligence

Alpha Sense BI

Over the last 12-18 months, both venture capital investors and start-up firms have felt the aftershocks of ongoing economic volatility. Following a ‘dry powder’ run in 2021, venture capital investment in the US nearly doubled from 2020. Similar to other asset classes, venture capital deal patterns mirror macroeconomic sentiment.

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Due Diligence During Economic Downturn

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In periods of high risk, renewed attention is brought to due diligence and what should concern your decision-making. More importantly, if a company fails to plan for an economically uncertain future with its own capital, then it will likely borrow at high-interest rates. Is Cash Flow Stable? Start your free trial today.

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AlphaSense for Investment Banking

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Over the last decade, the investment banking sector has been completely transformed by a myriad of factors —the mounting prevalence of digital transformation, shifting economic paradigms, and opportunities in trending areas such as sustainable finance, blockchain , RegTech, etc.

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4 perils of being an IT pioneer

CIO

Here are four major setbacks that business and IT leaders could encounter if they rush to adopt a new technology without due diligence. Lack of support Finding resources who are skilled with a new technology can be a challenge. A senior IT leader from a bank confronted this challenge while working with a fintech provider. “We

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European Banking Authority Heightens Scrutiny Over AT1 Bonds

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In recent times, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has heightened its regulatory scrutiny over capital buffer assessments for banks. AT1 bonds emerged following the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, designed to buffer a bank’s capital structure during periods of volatility. The collapse of three U.S.

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Fed’s Response to Global Climate Bank Regulations

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While sustainability initiatives continue to take center stage for banking and financial institutions globally, U.S. policymakers regarding the appropriate approach and level of involvement to institute climate regulations for large banks. Its 45 members comprise central banks and bank supervisors from 28 countries.

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