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Grifols is advancing plans to list a minority stake in its U.S. Biopharma business through an initial public offering, subject to market and regulatory conditions. The transaction aims to raise capital to support debt reduction and fund growth initiatives, while allowing the parent company to retain control and continue its listing in Spain. Post-IPO, the U.S. Biopharma unit will operate with an independent board, dedicated leadership, and a distinct governance framework, enabling a more focused strategy aligned with investor demand for a simplified, U.S.-centric plasma business...

Microsoft has signed a long-term agreement with U.S.-based biochar company Liferaft to purchase one million carbon removal units over the next 10 years, backing a climate solution that also carries agricultural and local economic benefits. The deal, among the largest biochar-based carbon removal agreements to date and the largest announced so far in the United States, will be fulfilled through Liferaft’s facilities in Iowa and Illinois...

Morgan Stanley says regulatory reform in the U.S. banking sector could materially increase excess capital at large-cap banks, creating more flexibility for lending, capital markets activity, and shareholder returns. As of early 2026, the largest U.S. banks held about $175 billion above minimum regulatory requirements, and Morgan Stanley estimates that figure could rise to between $212 billion and $279 billion over the next several years...

Nissan Motor has announced a change in its finance leadership, with Chief Financial Officer Jérémie Papin stepping down for personal reasons. The company has appointed George Leondis, a long-serving executive, as his successor effective April 1. Papin will remain with Nissan until mid-May to oversee the closing of fiscal year 2025 and support a smooth transition. Leondis brings over two decades of experience within Nissan, having held senior finance and leadership roles across key markets...

Ledger has appointed John Andrews as Chief Financial Officer and opened a new office in New York City as part of its strategy to expand in the U.S. Andrews brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and joins from Circle, where he led capital markets and investor relations. His appointment comes as Ledger increases its focus on serving financial institutions seeking secure digital asset infrastructure...

OpenAI is reportedly in advanced discussions with several private equity firms to form a joint venture that could be valued at approximately $10 billion, according to Reuters. The proposed venture would focus on deploying OpenAI’s enterprise AI tools across portfolio companies owned or managed by firms including TPG, Bain Capital, Advent International, and Brookfield Asset Management. Under the reported structure, the firms would each commit roughly $4 billion in exchange for equity stakes, creating a dedicated platform to integrate AI capabilities at scale across their holdings...

Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has paused its planned initial public offering as challenging market conditions affect investor sentiment and valuations. The company, which had confidentially filed a draft registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2025, through its parent Payward, is now reassessing the timing of its listing...

A group of major companies, including Amazon and JPMorgan Chase, has committed up to $100 million to reduce emissions from methane, soot, refrigerants, and other short-lived greenhouse gases often referred to as “superpollutants.” The effort, known as the Superpollutant Action Initiative, also includes Google, Salesforce, Workday, Autodesk, and Figma. These pollutants are responsible for roughly half of global warming to date and are closely tied to sources such as agriculture, energy production, and waste systems, making them a near-term target for climate action...

Mastercard is set to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments, to strengthen its capabilities in digital asset infrastructure. The transaction aims to enhance Mastercard’s ability to support payments across both traditional and blockchain-based systems, as demand for stablecoins and tokenized deposits grows. Digital currency use cases have expanded rapidly, reaching at least $350 billion in transaction volume in 2025, driven by applications such as cross-border transfers, peer-to-peer payments, and business transactions...

Angi has appointed Julie Hoarau as Chief Financial Officer. She will succeed Andrew “Rusty” Russakoff, who is stepping down after contributing to improved margins and a return to profitability during his tenure. In her new role, Hoarau will oversee the company’s financial organization and support its next phase of operational performance. The transition reflects Angi’s emphasis on continuity, with Hoarau bringing deep familiarity with the company’s business, strategy, and financial framework...