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China’s Great Wall of Debt: Is Financial Engineering the Solution or the Next Global Crisis?
China’s local governments are selling record levels of asset-backed securities to manage debt, raising fears of a new financial crisis.
AI’s Shadow Bank: The $120 Billion Secret Fueling the Tech Revolution
Big Tech is quietly moving $120B in AI data center debt off its books. Discover the hidden financial engine behind the AI revolution.
The Hidden Engine of AI: How Your Retirement Fund Is Quietly Building Silicon Valley’s Future
The AI boom is fueled by a surprising source: debt packaged and sold to pension funds. Your retirement savings may be building Silicon Valley’s data centers.
The Kilt Bond: How Scotch Whisky is Distilling a New Era in Alternative Investing
Ardgowan Distillery’s ‘kilt bond’ is a novel financial instrument blending tradition with modern finance. Discover how it works and what it means for investors.
Beyond the 2008 Ghost: Why Europe’s Securitisation Market Deserves a Second Look
The ghost of 2008 still haunts securitisation, but Europe’s market has been rebuilt with robust regulations. Is it time to reconsider this vital tool?
The AI Gold Rush is Now Fueled by Debt: Are We Building a House of Cards?
The AI boom’s insatiable demand for computing power is shifting its financial engine from venture capital to high-stakes debt. What are the risks?