Tagged: debt

October 21, 2026 @ 4:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States closed fiscal year 2026 with interest payments on the national debt climbing at a pace that outstripped growth in overall spending, tax collections, and the broader economy. Treasury Department figures show net interest outlays rose 8 percent to $1.05 trillion, up from… Read More

October 18, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from fintechs such as Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) and Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) are reshaping deferred-payment options across retail and everyday commerce. These platforms let shoppers split the cost of goods and services into smaller, scheduled installments, often without interest on… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has indicated that global pension funds now rank among the world’s largest institutional investors, playing a vital role in government and corporate bond markets. A recent BIS paper reveals various changes in their portfolio strategies over recent decades, with… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has retired approximately $1.5 billion in face value of its 0% convertible senior notes due in 2029. The company achieved this by paying roughly $1.38 billion in cash, securing an 8% discount to par value. This move, executed through privately negotiated transactions… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil is now said to be confronting a deepening consumer debt crisis that has reached alarming proportions, affecting a vast segment of its population and raising concerns about long-term economic stability. Recent figures indicate that well over 82 million Brazilian consumers are now overdue on… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Keyrock has issued a statement announcing the issuance of a tokenized corporate bond that was enabled by Sygnum. The EURC-denominated corporate bond uses the Ethereum blockchain. Keyrock is a Brussels-based crypto investment firm that also provides market making, options, and asset management. It reports operations… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 10:07 am By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank, is reporting that it is now providing custody for USDM1, a US dollar-denominated sovereign debt instrument issued on the blockchain by the Marshal Islands. The digital asset is said to be collateralized 1:1 by US Treasury instruments…. Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US consumer debt continued its upward climb through the end of 2025, with growth gaining momentum in the final months of the year, according to Equifax’s (NYSE: EFX) National Market Pulse report released February 24, 2026. The credit analytics firm’s proprietary data shows total consumer… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital’s Private Debt & Credit Alternatives (PDCA) team recently announced the close of a €77 million construction whole loan for the development of a mixed-use real estate scheme in Barkarbystaden, Järfälla municipality, Greater Stockholm. The loan will support the delivery of “377 homes, commercial… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen Investments reports that it is now seeing positive momentum across its Emerging Market Debt strategies, with assets under management  rising from $20 billion at the end of 2024 to $22.4 billion as of 30 September 2025. This growth has been driven by active investment… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has recently released its Market Pulse Third Quarter U.S. Consumer Credit Trends, which now reportedly includes U.S. national consumer credit data and trends through September 2025 sourced from Equifax data. According to Equifax, delinquency on total U.S. consumer debt inched up to… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 11:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear recently announced a significant enhancement to its partnership with LCH SA, which will enable clearing members to settle all Italian government debt traded on MTS and BrokerTec, and cleared via LCH SA. This will reportedly include cash as well as repo at Euroclear Bank,… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group, Inc., a firm enabling tokenized securities and blockchain-powered trading, is making bold strides toward unifying traditional and digital markets. With recent regulatory approvals, filings, and strategic alliances, tZERO is positioning itself as a central hub for tokenized assets, from corporate debt to derivatives…. Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 7:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Moment, a company automating trading and portfolio management workflows for fixed income, announced that it has raised $36 million in Series B funding led by Index Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Venrock, Neo, and Contrary Capital. The round brings Moment’s total… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

By canvassing opinions from more than 70 debt advisors, ThinCats gained valuable insights into the activity among UK lower mid-market companies. Key findings released are as follows: Only 6 per cent of UK advisers think that government policy supports SME growth. 52% think current policies are… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Less than two months since the U.S. Department of Education resumed collections activities among defaulted federal student loan borrowers, new research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) reveals that the number of consumers delinquent on student loans and at risk for entering default continues to climb. The… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year marked by economic turbulence and shifting global dynamics, the European debt capital markets are demonstrating resilience while grappling with complex challenges. According to a report by Baird’s European Debt Advisory team, several key trends are shaping the landscape in 2025, offering both… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The May 2025 Global Markets Snapshot, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive overview of the past month’s trends across equity, debt, and commodities markets, while also delving into private market activity. As global financial markets continue to grapple with volatility driven by economic uncertainties, geopolitical… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global economic landscape is undergoing significant shifts, as highlighted by recent analyses from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Several key updates from the IMF including the impact of escalating public debt, vulnerabilities in government bond markets, and the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 8:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tala, the global financial infrastructure company claiming to deliver accessible financial services, is pleased to announce the closing of a $150 million debt facility with Neuberger Berman, a global investment management firm. This facility will support the company’s rapidly growing business in Mexico. Tala intends… Read More