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Capitec H1 Earnings Rise 19% Despite Rising Credit Loss Ratio
South Africa's largest bank by clients reported record first-half profit but credit impairment jumped 21 percent, signaling potential consumer stress ahead
Private Credit Defaults Hit 6.3% in August, Showing Spread Widening Ahead
Fitch's record default rate among U.S. private debt borrowers is forcing institutional investors to recalibrate duration risk and prepares the market for wider spreads in below-investment-grade pa.
Citi Models Senegal Debt Restructuring at 43-50 Cent Recovery Rate
Analysis identifies West African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank, Africa Finance Corp. and Ecobank Transnational as most exposed to Senegal credit risk.
Big Tech's Off-Balance-Sheet AI Debt Hits $1.65 Trillion, Exceeding Declared Liabilities
A Nikkei study finds U.S. tech firms' off-balance-sheet AI liabilities swelled eightfold in four years, complicating risk assessment for investors and credit analysts.
Bond Market Flags Systemic Risk in Inflation-Fueled Circular Financing
Veterans warn that relying on rising collateral values to justify leveraged structures repeats a pattern seen before past credit blowups.
Apple's No-Lockout Financing Policy: A Calculated Bet on Services Revenue
Apple will not disable devices for missed lease payments, accepting higher credit risk to protect its installed base and high-margin services revenue.
Ares Capital's 10.5% Yield: Credit Quality Will Decide Dividend Fate
Ares Capital's double-digit dividend yield looks tempting, but investors must scrutinize its loan portfolio for credit deterioration before committing capital