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Energy & Tech
JP Morgan admits it cannot model the US-Iran war endgame as oil trades above $100 and global economic red lines are crossed
When the world's largest oil-price forecaster goes blank, every floating-rate energy borrower's covenant headroom shrinks overnight.
Capital Markets
BASF Appoints Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan to Coordinate Agricultural Solutions IPO Targeting Mid-2027
Four global banks appointed, BASF is serious about a mid-2027 agricultural IPO.
Banking & Finance
UK's 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow as government tracks towards manifesto commitment of 350 hubs by end of parliament
Banking hub rollout at one per week is the fastest structural test of shared financial infrastructure the UK has attempted in a generation.
International
Global Legal Post launches inaugural White-Collar Crime comparative guide covering corporate crime and enforcement across 22 jurisdictions
Comparative white-collar guides drive real advisory work when a London-advised client faces simultaneous enforcement inquiries in three different legal systems.
Energy & Tech
WHN Solicitors Advises Lighthouse Development Consulting Shareholders on Sale of UK Renewable Energy Planning Consultancy to Listed Group Origin Enterprises
Renewables M&A is consolidating specialist planning expertise into listed platforms.