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World’s largest IPO: Saudi Aramco makes debut

Saudi Aramco shares surged the maximum permitted 10% above their IPO price on their Riyadh stock market debut, closing in on a $2 trillion valuation.

US economic outlook: Not too hot, not too cold

US finance decision-makers remain positive overall heading into 2020, but they continue to have concerns about hiring.

Video: Schwab buys Ameritrade for $26B

Charles Schwab is acquiring smaller rival TD Ameritrade in a move that could shake up the retail brokerage industry.

Alibaba and the magic of Singles’ Day

Here’s an inside look at how Alibaba delivered 1 billion parcels in 2.5 days, and its creative strategies to sustain double-digit growth of a shopping event now in its 11th year.

Are you Brexit-proof?

US SMEs doing business in the UK and mainland Europe should ask themselves these seven questions to tackle Brexit risks and uncertainties.

Leveraging no-deal Brexit preparation

Management accountants remain central to companies’ readiness for the UK leaving the EU.

UK and EU agree in principle on Brexit deal

A deal negotiated in Brussels still must clear several hurdles before it can come into effect.

Brexit talks continue ahead of Europe summit

EU leaders are set to meet on 17–18 October, with Brexit firmly on the agenda.

India shrinks corporate income tax rates

Tax rates slashed for domestic companies under Indian president’s ordinance.

5 factors that make international business complex

Adopting solutions such as a singular digital control system and working with local partners can help manage business complexity in multiple jurisdictions.

Thirsty planet

With water supplies uncertain for much of the world’s population, management accountants have an important role in providing a sustainable future.

Financial crisis lessons for an uncertain economy

Finance leaders are drawing on the experience of the global financial crisis about a decade ago to prepare for a potential downturn.

China’s first half M&A saw biggest fall in a decade

Outbound deals and private-equity deals declined more than expected while the country’s domestic M&A ‘rescued’ the market.

Trade concerns widespread as economic outlook sags

Economic expectations for the US and the world tumbled in the third quarter amidst trade concerns and indications of a possible recession, according to the third-quarter Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey.

UK risk appetite falls to 2008 low

Only 4% of finance leaders believe increasing balance-sheet risk is desirable now, according to a UK survey.

US increases imports from China’s neighbours

Many Asian countries are benefiting from the trade dispute in the short term, but slowing economic growth globally will be a negative for everyone.

Why a new shipping regulation could matter to you

Cost increases for numerous products are just one potential effect of fuel regulations for 2020 from the UN’s International Maritime Organization.

Sizing up the $2 trillion halal market

An industry expansion in goods prepared according to Islamic customs is sending ripple effects across supply chains and industries.

Business travel tips for Stockholm

A finance professional offers advice for visiting this important business hub.

London and Shanghai make Stock Connect listing link

A recent collaboration between the London Stock Exchange Group and the Shanghai Stock Exchange will allow foreign companies for the first time to list in mainland China. Companies and investors could both benefit from the recent move.

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