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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 12 - What is Microlending?

RKJ Partners

The foundation for microlending in the United States was laid in 1977 through the passage of the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”), which first started the process of banks being rated by regulators based in part on their participation of funneling resources directly or indirectly (through nonprofit organizations) into low-income communities.

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How DLT could help with green bonds

Accenture Capital Markets

The first green bond was issued by the World Bank in November 2008 and since then, they’ve become a well-established feature of the global financial landscape. Investor appetite for such investments is rapidly increasing, as banks, asset managers and large corporates all seek ways to invest in sustainability.

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The Sky Definitely Is Not Falling…At Least Not Yet

Sica Fletcher

This was the fourth year in a row fundraising surpassed half a trillion dollars, with 2017, 2018, and 2019 recording the highest amounts of capital raised in history. In part, this was supply/demand driven and, in part, this was fueled by historically low interest rates and the advent of “covenant-lite” bank loans.

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Why Buyers Willing to Pay Up for A Restaurant Brand

Focus Investment Banking

Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. The post Why Buyers Willing to Pay Up for A Restaurant Brand appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.