More banks are being invited to join SoftBank Group Corp.’s $40 billion loan backing its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, in one of the biggest tests yet of creditor sentiment toward the Japanese conglomerate’s debt-fueled push further into artificial intelligence.
More banks are being invited to join SoftBank Group Corp.’s $40 billion loan backing its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, in one of the biggest tests yet of creditor sentiment toward the Japanese conglomerate’s debt-fueled push further into artificial intelligence.
Credit managers should focus on portfolio diversification, according to KKR & Co., as market volatility remains elevated with the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Credit managers should focus on portfolio diversification, according to KKR & Co., as market volatility remains elevated with the ongoing conflict in Iran.
A roundabout. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg
A BlackRock Inc. private credit fund in Asia has suffered the first default by a borrower in its portfolio after a Chinese company failed to repay a loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
A BlackRock Inc. private credit fund in Asia has suffered the first default by a borrower in its portfolio after a Chinese company failed to repay a loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
A logo sits on display at the entrance to the Blackrock Inc. offices in London, U.K., on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. An early front-runner for a successor as the Bank of Canada governor is Jean Boivin, the head of BlackRock Inc.’s research unit in London and a Carney protege who was brought to the Bank of Canada in 2010 from academia. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to provide Iran with air defense systems in a matter of weeks, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to provide Iran with air defense systems in a matter of weeks, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) march on Chang'an Avenue at Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II held in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. The once-a-decade parade is part of the Communist Party’s broader effort to fan nationalistic sentiment and showcase China's growing diplomatic sway and military might. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
Bain Capital’s Bridge Data Centres has removed from its Malaysian computing hub a Southeast Asian company the US suspects of smuggling Nvidia Corp. chips.
Bain Capital’s Bridge Data Centres has removed from its Malaysian computing hub a Southeast Asian company the US suspects of smuggling Nvidia Corp. chips.
The energy shock sparked by the Iran war is increasingly coming up in conversations about data center deals for Asian bankers, who have helped finance billions of dollars of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the region.
The energy shock sparked by the Iran war is increasingly coming up in conversations about data center deals for Asian bankers, who have helped finance billions of dollars of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the region.
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Bain Capital-owned Bridge Data Centres is in talks with lenders for a potential loan of up to $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the largest-ever borrowings in Asia for data centers.
Bain Capital-owned Bridge Data Centres is in talks with lenders for a potential loan of up to $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the largest-ever borrowings in Asia for data centers.
Illustration of the Bridge Data Centres Malaysia facilities.
Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank is seeking a sustainability‑linked loan of about $1.2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the country’s largest financings tied to ESG metrics.
Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank is seeking a sustainability‑linked loan of about $1.2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the country’s largest financings tied to ESG metrics.
Signage at a Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Vietnam's parliament raised the economic growth target to at least 8% for 2025, setting the stage for Asia's growth star to achieve another stellar year even as the threat of US tariffs looms. Photographer: Maika Elan/Bloomberg
DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking to double the size of an existing loan to as much as $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest borrowing for the sector by any firm in Asia.
DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking to double the size of an existing loan to as much as $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest borrowing for the sector by any firm in Asia.
Rendering of a DayOne Data Centers site. Source: DayOne Data Centers
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. has reached out to Asian banks backing an around $1.5 billion Saudi loan deal to reconfirm their commitments, an unusual step highlighting the risks the conflict in Iran poses for lending in the region.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. has reached out to Asian banks backing an around $1.5 billion Saudi loan deal to reconfirm their commitments, an unusual step highlighting the risks the conflict in Iran poses for lending in the region.
An oil processing facility at the Shaybah oil field in 2018. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
A unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has invested in Asian private debt firm Dignari Capital Partners, underscoring its commitment to the asset class despite heightened global market jitters.
A unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has invested in Asian private debt firm Dignari Capital Partners, underscoring its commitment to the asset class despite heightened global market jitters.
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper, center, and other office buildings in Dubai. Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is seeking a loan of around $800 million to back its proposed purchase of air cargo specialist World Freight Co., according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a recent wave of acquisition financings in Asia.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is seeking a loan of around $800 million to back its proposed purchase of air cargo specialist World Freight Co., according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a recent wave of acquisition financings in Asia.
Brookfield Place, which contains the Brookfield Asset Management headquarters, in New York. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg
On the sidelines of a meeting this week of Asia’s largest loan association, private conversations were dominated by a single theme: how the Iran war has rattled enthusiasm for the Middle East.
On the sidelines of a meeting this week of Asia’s largest loan association, private conversations were dominated by a single theme: how the Iran war has rattled enthusiasm for the Middle East.
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper (L), the world's tallest building, and the Burj al-Arab hotel (R) are pictured along the Dubai skyline on March 11, 2026. Iran said on March 11 that it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening any vessels from the US or its allies. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images) /
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, walks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev near Astana in June 2025.
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, walks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev near Astana in June 2025.
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Weeks ago, a group of Kazakh bankers traveled to Hong Kong to lay the groundwork for a series of yuan-denominated bond deals that could take place later in the year.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, walks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev near Astana in June 2025.
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a loan of as much as $40 billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars.
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a loan of as much as $40 billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars.
The multibillion dollar ramp-up in loans by Asian banks to the Middle East faces growing uncertainty as Iran’s escalating conflict raises the risk of broader financial fallout.
The multibillion dollar ramp-up in loans by Asian banks to the Middle East faces growing uncertainty as Iran’s escalating conflict raises the risk of broader financial fallout.
An Iranian motorcyclist rides past the Gandhi Hospital, which is damaged after U.S.-Israeli strikes on a state TV telecommunication tower nearby in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a $350 million private credit loan to expand its US operations, according to people familiar with the matter, as Washington steps up scrutiny of imports from China.
Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a $350 million private credit loan to expand its US operations, according to people familiar with the matter, as Washington steps up scrutiny of imports from China.
Sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is seeking an A$3.75 billion ($2.6 billion) loan backed by four Australian assets held by the firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is seeking an A$3.75 billion ($2.6 billion) loan backed by four Australian assets held by the firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary, according to people familiar with the matter.
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