Category: Finance

Vantage Data Centers has successfully raised €720 million (approximately $821 million) through the first-ever euro-denominated asset-backed securitization (ABS) backed by European data center infrastructure. The landmark transaction marks the creation of a new asset class for institutional investors across Europe and reflects surging demand for data center capacity amid the ongoing global AI and cloud […]

As carbon markets evolve from niche climate interventions into a multi-billion-dollar industry, a critical truth is emerging: gender inclusion is no longer optional. It is essential to the permanence, equity, and scalability of carbon projects.   Integrating gender considerations into project design not only improves long-term outcomes – it is also increasingly recognized by standard-setting […]

Women are the most underserved demographic in financial services. Despite evidence demonstrating the business case for focusing on women’s markets and their tendency to generally save more, repay loans reliably, demonstrate higher loyalty, and act as strong brand ambassadors—making them valuable clients—financial institutions often neglect their specific needs. This contradiction arises because financial institutions tend […]

Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the vital productivity gains it supports. The Trump administration has already canceled at least US$1.8 billion in research grants previously awarded by the National Institutes of Health, which supports biomedical and health research. Its preliminary budget request for the 2026 fiscal year […]

In a landmark financial agreement, Qatar Airways has secured a QAR 4.5 billion ($1.23 billion) syndicated loan from leading Qatari banks, marking its first such facility in nearly three decades. The deal, led by QNB Group, strategically integrates Islamic and conventional financing channels, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to domestic financial institutions and aligning with Qatar […]

How wealthy are you? Like most people, you probably would do some math before answering this question. You would add up the money in your bank accounts, the value of your investments and any equity in a home you own, then subtract your debts, such as mortgages and car loans. But many economists believe this […]

President Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips may sound like a windfall for service workers — but the fine print in Congress’ latest tax bill tells a more complex story. Right now, Republican lawmakers are advancing the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a sprawling, 1,100-page proposal that aims to change everything from […]

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. nonprofits provide vital services, such as running food banks and youth programs, supporting public health initiatives and helping unemployed people find new jobs. Although this work helps sustain local communities, obtaining the money and staff they require is a constant struggle for many of these groups. That’s where AmeriCorps often […]

Starwood Capital Group has closed on a combined $2.86 billion in capital commitments across three new private credit vehicles, expanding its global real estate lending strategy amid a shifting market landscape. The vehicles include: Together with related co-investment vehicles, the closings mark a significant step in scaling the firm’s real estate credit platform. “We’re incredibly […]

One of the key findings from a recent gender norms market system diagnostic conducted by CGAP, FSD Uganda, and the FSD Network in Uganda’s Busoga subregion was a widespread belief that women should not own land or have large assets registered in their names. At the heart of this norm is a widely held view […]