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Q2 data reveals a stark divergence: private markets show steady, earnings-driven growth while public markets chase AI hype. But beneath the surface, a new era of selectivity emerges.

Amid market turbulence, Andrew Farkas is forging a new powerhouse. The NAI Global deal isn't just a shuffle; it's a key move in a plan to master the downturn.

The regional bank posted a 50% jump in Q2 profits, but a deeper dive reveals a troubling surge in problem loans, posing a critical test for its growth strategy.

OneMain Holdings' Q2 results show a 10% surge in loan originations, but declining profits and rising loss provisions signal a challenging road ahead.

A new survey shows unshakeable investor confidence in private credit. But as the market swells and reaches Main Street, are we ignoring the systemic risks?

GM Financial's Q2 results show falling profits and rising delinquencies, yet a strategic shift to retail loans hints at a new game plan. What does this mean?

A new report shows private student loans are stable as federal policy shifts. Are private lenders poised to fill a growing gap in higher education funding?

Recent e-rickshaw hacks in India left drivers stranded and exposed a critical flaw in EV security. A fintech startup's unique payment system, designed to secure loans, accidentally created a fortress against such digital attacks.

While headlines boast of resilience, a new survey reveals a hidden crisis. Late payments are surging, pushing Asia’s small firms to the brink.

Gen Z is driving unprecedented credit growth, but their high-risk profile and mounting mortgage pressures reveal a fragile economic balance beneath the surface.

AM Best's 'Excellent' rating for Indonesia's second-largest insurer highlights stellar performance, but reveals a systemic risk lurking within the market.

As autonomous AI agents reshape industry, a critical trust gap emerges. Digimarc aims to close it by embedding a verifiable 'birth certificate' into AI actions.

A silent productivity drain is costing businesses dearly. Over half the workforce aged 40-60 is managing elder care, and the financial and career toll is immense.

New clinical trial results for XWRAP® show a significant leap in healing diabetic ulcers, positioning Applied Biologics as a formidable player in a challenging field.

While firms spend billions on tech, a new book argues the biggest data breaches stem from leadership gaps and process failures. Is your boardroom the real front line?

FCPT's latest acquisition seems minor, but it reveals a powerful strategy for navigating economic uncertainty by targeting essential, service-based real estate.

A new platform signals a major shift, turning the chaotic maze of ESG rules into a strategic playbook for product companies. Is this the future of compliance?

Soaring healthcare costs, fueled by GLP-1 drugs, have employers trapped. A new report shows why flexible benefits are becoming a critical survival strategy.

A tectonic shift is underway in how we get paid. Driven by AI and new laws, compensation is moving from a back-office task to a strategic business driver.

New research reveals Indigenous-led projects are not just a social good, but a critical economic engine for Canada's energy transition and resource economy.