Slovenia is preparing to issue up to Rmb5bn in panda bonds next year, becoming one of the few European nations to tap Chinese capital markets directly. This move represents a strategic pivot as smaller EU countries navigate escalating US-China trade tensions.
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Allica Bank has acquired Kriya in a strategic move to enter the embedded finance market. The combined entity reportedly aims to advance £1 billion in working capital financing to UK small and medium businesses within three years while maintaining Kriya’s brand and leadership.
Allica Bank has reportedly acquired Kriya in a strategic move to enter the embedded finance market, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the combined offering will provide flexible working capital and PayLater options specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United Kingdom.
American manufacturers are confronting unprecedented tariff challenges with reshoring initiatives failing to materialize as expected. Companies are turning to operational flexibility and lean principles to withstand what analysts describe as the most volatile trade environment in decades.
The American manufacturing sector is grappling with the highest tariff rates since 1934, according to recent analysis from Yale University’s Budget Lab. Sources indicate that average tariffs on U.S. imports reached 18% as of October 2025, a dramatic increase from the 2.4% recorded in early January. This surge comes amid what analysts describe as a “chaotic” implementation of trade policy following the second election of President Donald Trump.
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British fintech leader Revolut has reportedly completed a massive $3 billion funding round that values the company at $75 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The digital banking platform is said to be planning significant international expansion and considering banking license acquisition in key markets including the United States.
Digital banking platform Revolut has reportedly secured a substantial $3 billion investment that values the company at approximately $75 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The British fintech company has been notifying investors about their share allocations from what sources indicate was an oversubscribed funding round conducted without the assistance of its usual banking partners.
European automakers have stabilized sales and improved electric vehicle offerings, but face intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers. Industry analysts suggest Chinese brands could capture up to 30% of some European markets within two years as factory closures and production halts signal deeper structural challenges.
Europe’s automotive sector appears to be sailing smoothly with stabilized sales and recovering profit margins, but beneath the surface, manufacturers are working furiously to counter what industry experts describe as an existential threat from Chinese competitors. According to reports, European sales have steadied after several turbulent years, with leading manufacturers weathering U.S. tariff changes and profit warnings.
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