Issues

The recent high profile bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands have cast an uncomfortable spotlight on the private credit market. For commentators and investors alike, these events trigger a familiar debate.

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UK bank trio stands out in heavy Yankee onslaught either side of Fed meeting

Wholesale and retail CBDCs are moving forward in EU and UK, but there is more push-back on retail version

Issuers crowd into dollar market before Fed rate cut

Foreigners' love of Swiss francs presents an unlikely opening for overseas borrowers

ESG deals show there is more to labels than just saving on spread

EFSF and EU have deals to come but 2026 conversations have already started, with long end yields in focus

The necessity of clauses that help developing countries recover from catastrophes is getting more acute

Climate-resilient debt clauses exist, but a group is working to roll them out to more emerging market sovereigns

Physical infrastructure, once seen as boring and ex-growth, has become one of the hottest areas for capital markets and M&A, and that is set to accelerate in 2026

Bank returns to London Stock Exchange eight years after being taken private