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Private credit fund selling $604 million of assets at 94% value as industry worries continue

The private credit industry is reeling from worries about overspending on aAI, exposure to software investments threatened by AI and lending standards.
The private credit industry is reeling from worries about overspending on aAI, exposure to software investments threatened by AI and lending standards.

DBS issues $72m social loan to Parkway Life REIT to finance eldercare facilities in Japan

Mr Yong Yean Chau, chief executive and executive director of Parkway Trust Management Limited, said that demand for quality healthcare and aged care facilities continues to grow alongside ageing populations.
Mr Yong Yean Chau, chief executive and executive director of Parkway Trust Management Limited, said that demand for quality healthcare and aged care facilities continues to grow alongside ageing populations.

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Faster bankers’ guarantees, stronger subcontractor support: Easing financing bottlenecks in construction

Through close dialogue with industry players, OCBC is strengthening construction financing support for the civil engineering ecosystem with tailored solutions designed to address sector-specific challenges.
Through close dialogue with industry players, OCBC is strengthening construction financing support for the civil engineering ecosystem with tailored solutions designed to address sector-specific challenges.

EU reconsidering funds for Serbia as justice laws 'eroding trust'

FILE PHOTO: The European Union (EU) flag is seen on a sunny day and blue sky at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2016.    REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The European Union (EU) flag is seen on a sunny day and blue sky at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2016.    REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans

United States Small Business Administration logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
United States Small Business Administration logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes

The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.
The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.

‘I was turned away’: High gold prices cause cash crunch at Malaysia pawnshops ahead of CNY, Ramadan

In Malaysia's gold-backed lending infrastructure, families can pawn gold jewellery for short-term cash.
In Malaysia's gold-backed lending infrastructure, families can pawn gold jewellery for short-term cash.

Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye’s home seized over unpaid debt

South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye had borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.
South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye had borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.

Private credit grows in Singapore with Australia’s IFM said to be opening office

Singapore has attracted another international asset manager to set up shop, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the burgeoning US$1.7 trillion (S$2.2 trillion) private credit market. 
Singapore has attracted another international asset manager to set up shop, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the burgeoning US$1.7 trillion (S$2.2 trillion) private credit market. 

Portugal launches $3 billion package to help rebuild after storm Kristin

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Berlin, Germany May 24, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Berlin, Germany May 24, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

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