Financial Turmoil: Key Developments in Global Markets

A CVC-led group approaches closing a 1-billion-pound pension deal. The EU may reconsider Arctic drilling bans, while UBS faces a $20 billion capital increase. Ferrexpo seeks equity to avoid cash issues. EQT offers 9.7 billion pounds for Intertek, and Trump envoy proposes Italy replace Iran in the World Cup.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-04-2026 08:07 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 08:07 IST

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A consortium led by CVC Capital Partners is on the verge of finalizing a deal to acquire a significant stake in Standard Life's pension risk transfer business, valued at more than £1 billion.

The European Union is contemplating a shift in its stance on the prohibition of oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, potentially opening a new frontier for energy extraction.

Switzerland has enforced a $20 billion capital increase on UBS, demanding full capitalization of its foreign operations, as Ferrexpo, a Ukrainian mining company, seeks $100 million in funding to prevent insolvency. Meanwhile, EQT AB has made a substantial offer to acquire the British firm Intertek for £9.7 billion, and there are calls for Italy to replace Iran in the upcoming World Cup.