All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
CBDC require clear benefits of use to become currency in future, says GlobalData
To date, retail CBDCs have failed to address real consumer needs or pain points meaningfully and currently offer no clear tangible benefits that would drive user adoption
Private credit vs traditional banking: How private credit is filling the global lending gap
As traditional banks retreat from corporate lending, leaving businesses underserved, an opportunity opens up for private credit lenders as Michel Lowy explains
From carbon credits to climate APIs: How banks and fintechs are driving sustainability
The Climate Policy Initiative estimates that annual climate finance flows must increase to $8.5trn by 2030 to meet global sustainability goals, presenting a trillion-dollar opportunity for banks and fintech companies that facilitate green financing, writes Edward Bickerton
GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers for Europe in 2024
GlobalData’s Deals Database reveals Goldman Sachs and Rothschild & Co top M&A financial advisers in Europe in 2024 with Latham & Watkins and CMS the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers
JPMorgan Chase FY 2024 earnings top forecasts with record $54bn net income
Payments fees grow by double digits for the fourth consecutive quarter, helping drive payments revenue to a record $18.1bn for the year
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Global deal activity declines 6.7% in 2024 but resilience shines in some key markets, reveals GlobalData
2024 deals data highlights the nuanced dynamics of the global M&A landscape
Bank of America agrees long-term partnership with US Soccer Federation
Collaboration extends to all US national teams, new national training centre, the new SheInvests programme and expands on the bank’s focus on engaging clients and communities through the fastest growing sport in the US
GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers for 2024
GlobalData has announced the latest updates to its Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in 2024
Private credit in PE: Will it continue to thrive in 2025?
Might banks try to get into the private credit market, as Wells Fargo did when it partnered with Centerbridge? David Miles’ expert comment sets out prospects for private credit in PE in the year ahead
Top 25 global banks post 27% increase in market cap in 2024, reveals GlobalData
JPMorgan Chase continues to lead the way; Goldman Sachs and Agricultural Bank of China market caps both rise by over 40% while TD Bank loses over 20%