Private credit faces mounting stress from liquidity mismatches, fraud concerns, and macro pressures, even as bullish sentiment persists. Private credit has avoided a “Lehman moment,” but pressure is building across liquidity, leverage, and transparency—raising doubts about how long the asset class can withstand its visible cracks. Some investors have had enough. Consider the surge in…
The answer was not to change the story itself, but to build a tool that could generate structured, visual summaries directly within the CMS. To aid with that, Deccan Herald joined the 2025 edition of Newsroom AI Catalyst, a WAN-IFRA accelerator programme in partnership with OpenAI that supports news publishers with their strategic AI initiatives….
By Selma Stern Twenty years ago, the media industry was the first to get flattened by the internet. Print advertising collapsed. Distribution went from a physical monopoly to an open commodity. The audience relationship, once mediated by nothing but the mailbox, was suddenly owned by platforms that publishers didn’t control. The rest of the economy…
Managing taxes in the United Arab Emirates has become a priority for business owners. The introduction of the federal corporate tax now means that companies have to deal with complicated filing rules and standards of compliance. Having a reliable partner is no longer a luxury but a requirement for financial well-being. In your search for…
Are the US and Iran on the verge of a full peace agreement — or a return to all-out war? On the one hand, President Donald Trump has told multiple reporters in recent days that Iran has effectively agreed to all US conditions and that talks are going well, with Vice President JD Vance set…
Asset-light companies are changing the world of private credit. Unlike businesses that can rely on a heaping basket of assets like inventory, equipment, and real estate as collateral for private direct lending, these companies tend to use some of the most illiquid and difficult-to-value intellectual property (IP) as collateral. “Capital is increasingly being formed around…
As publishers position themselves for the AI future, two priorities should guide them. First, they need to invest in building a strong brand and relationships with their customers. And they must differentiate themselves from AI by being human, approachable, and having an editorial voice. This was the advice from Margret Seeger, Group Head of AI…
Venture-backed startups often begin with a DIY approach to finance—spreadsheets, basic checking accounts, and manual wires. It’s a practical way to keep burn low while working toward product-market fit. But as your company grows, that setup can start to slow you down. At a certain point, transitioning to venture banking isn’t just helpful—it becomes necessary….
The politics of Israel have shifted inside the Democratic Party — and staunch defenders of the Jewish nation are growing scarcer and scarcer. On Wednesday, 40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block a military sale to Israel — far higher opposition than had been previously seen on any similar measure. It was the…
Poorly handled session timeouts are more than a technical inconvenience. They can become serious accessibility barriers that interrupt essential online tasks, especially for people with disabilities. Here is how to implement thoughtful session management that improves usability, reduces frustration, and helps create a more accessible and respectful web. For web professionals, session management is a…