Insights from Mizuho Americas
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Category: Expert Opinions
Mizuho rating agency energy panel discussions 2022: Agencies exude calm through a geopolitical storm
With energy markets experiencing disruptions on a scale not seen in decades, there was plenty to talk about at Mizuho’s fourth annual rating agency panel, which focused on prospects for production growth and the adequacy of infrastructure investments to keep up with shifting energy flows. Michael Gorelick, Head of Ratings Advisory, provides key highlights.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Updated guide to energy transition under Biden administration
Here’s a roadmap for navigating the energy transition, as nearly half a year into the Biden presidency has already shown that the path ahead for American renewables is unlikely to be as smooth or immediate as proponents say it will.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Galapagos Syndrome: Unique innovator or progress prohibitor?
In modern business, “Galapagos Syndrome” has become a metaphor often used when discussing the progression of Japanese products over the past 30 years. Edward Butterman, Director of Global Transaction Banking, explores the country’s distinct payments ecosystem.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Trade Finance: It's All About Liquidity
When it comes to liquidity, status quo is stagnation. Finding creative and cost-effective solutions to enhance working capital, reduce risk, and improve metrics should be top-of-mind all the time.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Equity Capital Markets – Tech, Media & Telecom: 2020 Year in Review
Equity Capital Markets crossed the year-end finish line at full throttle. Andy Laszlo looks back on the trends that propelled us through 2020.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Being “Real” Creates Opportunities in Business. Isn’t It Time We Bring Constructive Dialogue to Our Conversations?
“We live in a moment that demands frank conversations.” Michal Katz, Head of Investment and Corporate Banking, offers her guiding principles on how to bring back a spirit of healthy dialogue and debate into our culture.
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Category: Expert Opinions
History Was No Guide: SARS, COVID and the Equity Capital Markets
Despite the turbulence of the past several months and the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, there's been relative tranquility across indices. Josh Weismer examines the factors that have allowed the equity capital markets to thrive amidst historic uncertainty.
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Category: Expert Opinions
Utility M&A: The Race to ESG, Energy Transition and Premium Valuations
The “new world order” in the power and utilities sector is trending toward green. In this report, our Power & Utilities Banking team looks at how companies in the space are grappling with regulations and the transition to renewables.
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Category: Expert Opinions
A Sit Down With Rating Agencies: Factors Weighing on the Minds of Energy Analysts
How are rating agencies reacting to volatility and other key trends in the energy sector, such as M&A and the rise of ESG concerns? Read the recap from Michael Gorelick’s recent panel discussion.