Is venture debt the key to surviving the funding gap?

Venture debt is reshaping how capital flows through startup ecosystems worldwide, acting as a crucial bridge between early-stage and late-stage investment rounds. New research published in the International Review of Economics and Finance by academics at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, is the first to compare venture debt’s influence on equity funding across multiple countries.…

Payout delays spark sudden home debt panic

Grieving families could be pushed towards asking banks to pause mortgage repayments as super funds delay some death benefit payouts. Grieving families could be pushed towards asking banks to pause mortgage repayments as superannuation funds take more than six months to release some death benefit payouts. A follow-up review by the Australian Securities and Investments…

Can IMF Support Revive Mozambique’s Economy as Debt Pressures and Risks Continue to Mount?

Mozambique’s latest discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are not simply about securing another financial arrangement. They represent a critical test of whether the country can restore confidence in its economic management after years of debt-related challenges and fiscal stress. The IMF’s week-long mission focused on evaluating Mozambique’s economic progress and assessing its…