HSBC Holdings Plc is laying the groundwork for a significant risk transfer linked to a portfolio of Asia-Pacific loans as it ramps up use of the hedging instrument.
HSBC Holdings Plc is laying the groundwork for a significant risk transfer linked to a portfolio of Asia-Pacific loans as it ramps up use of the hedging instrument.
Pedestrians pass an HSBC Holdings Plc branch in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, July 28, 2025. HSBC is scheduled to release earnings results on July 30. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
Attendees walk past artificial intelligence (AI) signage at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The fair runs through May 5.
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
Attendees walk past artificial intelligence (AI) signage at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The fair runs through May 5.
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned.
Attendees walk past artificial intelligence (AI) signage at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The fair runs through May 5.
BBVA SA is close to completing a significant risk transfer to hedge some of its rapidly-expanding portfolio of artificial intelligence-related lending.
BBVA SA is close to completing a significant risk transfer to hedge some of its rapidly-expanding portfolio of artificial intelligence-related lending.
A Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (BBVA) bank branch.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. is sounding out investors about at least two significant risk transfers, an increasingly popular transaction that helps lenders free up capital for more profitable growth.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. is sounding out investors about at least two significant risk transfers, an increasingly popular transaction that helps lenders free up capital for more profitable growth.
Deutsche Kreditbank AG, one of Germany’s largest lenders to sustainability projects, is planning its debut transaction in the fast-growing market for significant risk transfers.
Deutsche Kreditbank AG, one of Germany’s largest lenders to sustainability projects, is planning its debut transaction in the fast-growing market for significant risk transfers.
The headquarters of Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg
Lloyds Banking Group Plc is looking to sell its first significant risk transfer deal of the year, linked to loans to small and medium-sized companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
Lloyds Banking Group Plc is looking to sell its first significant risk transfer deal of the year, linked to loans to small and medium-sized companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
A Lloyds Banking Group Plc bank branch in London, UK, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Lloyds are due to report their third-quarter earnings results on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Blackstone Inc. is pushing forward in the fast-growing market for significant risk transfers as banks hedge possible losses in their swelling loan books.
Blackstone Inc. is pushing forward in the fast-growing market for significant risk transfers as banks hedge possible losses in their swelling loan books.
Blackstone Inc. is looking to sell more than $2 billion of its stakes in private investment funds by bundling the exposure into bonds for investors, in what would be one of the largest such deals to come to market in recent years.
Blackstone Inc. is looking to sell more than $2 billion of its stakes in private investment funds by bundling the exposure into bonds for investors, in what would be one of the largest such deals to come to market in recent years.
Blackstone Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Banks had offloaded credit risk tied to more than €905 billion ($1 trillion) in loans as of the end of last year, up 26% from a year earlier, via the rapidly-growing market for significant risk transfers.
Banks had offloaded credit risk tied to more than €905 billion ($1 trillion) in loans as of the end of last year, up 26% from a year earlier, via the rapidly-growing market for significant risk transfers.
Close up of stock market chart on a glowing particle world map and trading board.
Arini Capital Management’s first chief risk officer, James Howard, is joining Enosis Capital LLC, an impact credit specialist led by former Credit Suisse executive, Ramzi Issa.
Arini Capital Management’s first chief risk officer, James Howard, is joining Enosis Capital LLC, an impact credit specialist led by former Credit Suisse executive, Ramzi Issa.
Forest and coastline surround the construction site of the Petit Loango eco lodge in the Loango National Park, Gabon, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. A flagship of Gabon’s “sustainable development” efforts and backed by investments from the family offices of the Westons, Fricks and Sarikhanis, the Grande Mayumba project’s plans include logging, cattle farming and eco-tourism, as well as an area 37 times the size of Manhattan set aside for conservation.
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA has wrapped up two significant risk transfers tied to corporate loans worth about $4.8 billion as it takes advantage of robust demand to make greater use of the hedging tool.
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA has wrapped up two significant risk transfers tied to corporate loans worth about $4.8 billion as it takes advantage of robust demand to make greater use of the hedging tool.
An Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Banca Intesa bank branch in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday, May 9, 2025. Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic attended events in Russia’s capital marking the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II and is expected to negotiate a new gas contract with Vladimir Putin.
Deutsche Bank AG and Banco Santander SA are among financial institutions participating in a milestone synthetic securitization designed to help the World Bank Group leverage its ability to provide loans to emerging-market borrowers.
Deutsche Bank AG and Banco Santander SA are among financial institutions participating in a milestone synthetic securitization designed to help the World Bank Group leverage its ability to provide loans to emerging-market borrowers.
Erste Group Bank AG is working on a significant risk transfer tied to commercial real estate loans in Austria as regulators push lenders to bolster their capital buffers against potential defaults in the sector.
Erste Group Bank AG is working on a significant risk transfer tied to commercial real estate loans in Austria as regulators push lenders to bolster their capital buffers against potential defaults in the sector.
A private-credit firm founded by former Credit Suisse bankers is seeking to finance Venezuela’s oil services sector, as one of the country’s largest energy conferences in decades draws investors back to Caracas.
A private-credit firm founded by former Credit Suisse bankers is seeking to finance Venezuela’s oil services sector, as one of the country’s largest energy conferences in decades draws investors back to Caracas.
An oil pumpjack on Lake Maracaibo in Cabimas, Zulia state, Venezuela. Photographer: Bloomberg
A private-credit firm founded by former Credit Suisse bankers is seeking to finance Venezuela’s oil services sector, as one of the country’s largest energy conferences in decades draws investors back to Caracas.
A private-credit firm founded by former Credit Suisse bankers is seeking to finance Venezuela’s oil services sector, as one of the country’s largest energy conferences in decades draws investors back to Caracas.
An oil pumpjack on Lake Maracaibo in Cabimas, Zulia state, Venezuela. Photographer: Bloomberg
Societe Generale SA is mulling a significant risk transfer tied to over €9 billion ($10.5 billion) of loans in what would be one of the largest such deals seen in recent years.
Societe Generale SA is mulling a significant risk transfer tied to over €9 billion ($10.5 billion) of loans in what would be one of the largest such deals seen in recent years.
Toronto-Dominion Bank is weighing a rare type of significant risk transfer to hedge current and future data center exposure as tech companies ramp up artificial intelligence investment.
Toronto-Dominion Bank is weighing a rare type of significant risk transfer to hedge current and future data center exposure as tech companies ramp up artificial intelligence investment.