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AI’s Elusive Returns
Sooner or later, the inevitable question about artificial intelligence will arise: Is the investment boom sweeping the corporate world a...
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Private Credit
Private Credit Crash Fears Are Overstated
Despite investor concerns, the private credit market is far from a meltdown, if only because not all vehicles pose the same risks.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Oil Vs. Renewables: Competing Visions Of Global Power
While the US pursues fossil fuel dominance, China is looking to lead the way on renewables. Which model of energy security will the rest of the world follow?
Sponsored Content
From Egypt to Africa: How CIB is Empowering SMEs and Transforming Trade Ecosystems
As Egypt strengthens its position as a regional trade hub, CIB is helping SMEs embrace new cross-border opportunities through tailored financing, digital trade tools, and on-the-ground banking support designed to reduce friction and unlock growth across Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Breaking China’s Grip On Rare-Earth Elements
Can the rest of the world challenge Beijing’s dominance of high-performance magnets, used in everything from consumer electronics to weapon systems, by developing new mining, processing, and synthetic projects?
Private Credit
Private Credit: 5 Key FAQs
Private credit has grown into a major force in corporate finance, serving as an alternative to traditional banks.
Private Credit
The Next Wave Of Private Credit
The collapse of First Brands demonstrates some of the challenges of private credit, while its use continues to expand.
Private Credit
What Is Private Credit And Who Uses It?
How has private credit grown in importance since the Great Financial Crisis? What is the current market size in the US and other regions?
Sponsored Content
Techcombank Doubles Down on AI and Talent to Drive Vietnam’s New Growth Phase
As Vietnam’s economy evolves towards a more digital, affluent and capital intensive future, Techcombank is investing heavily in AI, data and talent to expand beyond traditional banking. CEO Dr Jens Lottner explains how the bank is positioning itself at the centre of this next phase of growth – across wealth management, infrastructure financing and capital markets.
Private Credit
How Private Credit Fills The Financing Gap For Corporates?
How does private credit meet various financing needs for companies that often can’t access the syndicated loan market?
Private Credit
Who Provides The Capital Behind The Private Credit Boom?
Which investors supply the majority of the capital for private credit?
Private Credit
Why Banks And Private Equity Firms Are Both Competing And Collaborating In Private Credit?
Why are banks both increasingly cooperating and competing with PE firms in providing private credit?
Private Credit
Why Regulators Are Watching Banks’ Growing Exposure To Private Credit?
What is the current state or regulation of the sector worldwide? Why are bank regulators worried about banks’ increasing involvement in private credit?
Sponsored Content
Decoding Africa’s Payments Landscape: AI, Regulation and Trade Innovation
Leveraging modular solutions, AI-driven security, and innovative Payment rails to drive growth and resilience across the continent, African markets are setting the stage for a secure, intelligent, and interoperable financial future. Thabo Makoko, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), shares insights on how the region’s Payments ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
Banking
Banks And Private Credit: Familiar Bedfellows
Banks are joining private equity funds in issuing private credit to corporate borrowers—despite regulators’ concerns about unseen risks.