Leveraged finance, distressed debt, and private credit drive today’s markets. Cloud 9fin delivers expert insights on high-yield bonds, syndicated loans, direct lending, and debt restructuring. Join top analysts and investors as we explore credit markets, special situations, and private debt strategies shaping the industry. From credit risk assessment to institutional credit trends, each episode provides actionable intelligence for fund managers, institutional investors, and financial profess ...
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The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Abdul Majid Awan Ward Ahmed.
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Welcome to i.O. - Insolvency Options, the essential podcast for business recovery and debt solutions in Australia. Join Darren Vardy, Managing Director of Insolvency Options and Official Liquidator with 30+ years of experience, as he demystifies the complex world of business insolvency and debt restructuring. This essential podcast delivers practical insights and expert guidance for professionals and business owners navigating financial challenges. Perfect for: - Lawyers and Legal Profession ...
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Clauses and Controversies: A Podcast about International Finance, Contract Clauses and the Controversies Surrounding These Clauses
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Credit Lens: Europe & Beyond explores the people, stories, and forces shaping credit across EMEA and beyond. Hosted by Octus editor Phoebe Appenteng and reporter Katie McMahon, Credit Lens: Europe & Beyond brings timely analysis and context on distressed debt, restructurings, new issuance, private capital flows, and the political and economic shifts moving markets. It is made for credit investors, legal advisors, syndicate desks, and anyone curious about how European credit really works. Eac ...
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Welcome to Shlomo in Thirty. In 30-seconds Shlomo Chopp will share thoughts and opinions guidance on topics such as real estate, finance, debt restructuring and reinventing retail. A bit about Shlomo, in 2003 he started in a sector that ultimately became known as PropTech. Since then he's been investing in commercial real estate and restructuring complex loans. In 2021 he was granted his first patent for the reinvention of the shopping center and e-commerce - with others pending.
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IFFCO Debt Restructuring, Sawiris Gaza Plan, DoorDash-Deliveroo Deal
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33:40HEADLINES: ♦ London Dairy Owner IFFCO Hires Rothschild for $2 Billion Debt Restructuring ♦ Naguib Sawiris Named in Tony Blair–Linked Postwar Gaza Governance Plan ♦ DoorDash Completes Deliveroo UAE Takeover ♦ London Court Rules in Favor of DP World in $685 Million Djibouti Port Dispute Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40Fd…
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Man United Takeover, Free Internet Warning, UAE Finance Index Ray Dalio
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29:12HEADLINES: ♦ Is Manchester United being sold? Turki AlShikh says Yes, Sources Say No! ♦ Telegram Founder Durov Warns of ‘Death of the Free Internet’ on 41st Birthday ♦ NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Global Financial Competitiveness Institute Backed by Veteran Ray Dalio Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://a…
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UAE Secures Nvidia Chips, Multiply Acquires Stake, Riyadh Air's Flight
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34:48HEADLINES: ♦ UAE Secures First Batch of US Nvidia Chips in Major AI Partnership ♦ Multiply Group Acquires Majority 60.8% Stake in Gucci Packaging Partner ISEM ♦ Riyadh Air Takes Off With First London Flight — But Tickets Aren’t on Sale Yet ♦ Oman Stands Firm on Launching Personal Income Tax in 2028 Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https…
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Revolut CEO Moves to UAE | Saudi Boom Slows | No Israel at Dubai Airshow
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30:09HEADLINES: ♦ Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Leaves London for UAE as Tax Changes Trigger Billionaire Exodus ♦ Saudi Consultancy Hiring Boom Eases as Vision 2030 Enters Delivery Phase ♦ Israeli Companies to Skip Dubai Airshow 2025, Organiser Confirms ♦ Thomas Maton, Business Development Manager, DMDCBy Augustus Media
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Jane’s LME Addiction — Let’s veto that law firm
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22:42In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, 9fin’s head of LME coverage Jane Komsky sits down with 9fin private credit reporters Shubham Saharan and Tom Quinn, to discuss how sponsors are adding the ability to veto their portfolio companies’ creditors’ choice of law firm. They discuss the how these provisions came about, what iterations have passed in…
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Sam Altman’s Middle East Tour; Netflix Backlash; Diriyah Probe
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The Invasion TaxThe lawsuit over Ukraine's $3 billion bond debt to Russia seems to be on hold (maybe forever) in the English courts. And maybe there is no way for the Russian government to force repayment. Still, the debt is a minor cloud hanging (along with many bigger ones) over Ukraine. It would be nice if there was a way to make it go away perm…
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EP 08 | Intralot, Tullow, and the Rapid-Fire Reality of Europe’s Credit Markets
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34:36Phoebe Appenteng and Katie McMahon open with Intralot’s groundbreaking return to the primary markets, four years after executing Europe’s first aggressive liability management exercise. What began as a distressed Greek gaming company has transformed into a case study in creditor-led restructuring tactics. Nikhil Varsani, Financial Analyst at Octus,…
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Dubai Property Sales Hit AED500B; ADIA’s Deal; $50M Fund for MENA
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16:51HEADLINES: ♦ Dubai Property Market Hits Record AED500B in Nine Months ♦ ADIA and Goldman Sachs Lead $4.23B Investment in Häagen-Dazs Maker Froneri ♦ Saudi Sukna Capital Teams with US Venture Debt Firm to Deploy $50M in MENA Tech and SMEs Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: ht…
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Spotify Pays $3.5M to Saudis, First Saudi in Time100, Mubadala's $17.4B
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17:56HEADLINES: ♦ Saudi Artists’ Spotify Royalties Surge to $3.5 Million in 2024 ♦ Jomana R. Alrashid Named to TIME100 Next List, First Saudi Honored♦ Saudi Arabia Launches $80 Million Fashion Fund to Boost Local Brands ♦ Mubadala Leads MENA Sovereign Investment Activity with $17.4 Billion in 2025 Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.…
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Speak up for Gaza: Masad; Careem Backs Swapp; Gems Eyes Saudi Schools
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17:38HEADLINES: ♦ Replit Founder Urges Tech Industry to Speak Out on Gaza ♦ Careem Invests in UAE Car Rental Platform Swapp ♦ Gems Education Bids for Saudi School Operator Ajialuna Educational ♦ Dubai Journalist Calls for Courtesy Towards Speakers at Major Events Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.…
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Company Director Duties and Responsibilities - Understanding Your Exposure
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16:14Being a company director comes with serious responsibilities and personal risks. Darren Vardy explains director duties under the Corporations Act, the dangers of insolvent trading, and why being a "director in name only" can be extremely dangerous. Critical knowledge for anyone considering or currently holding a directorship. Key Topics Covered: Di…
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How a private credit agreement was negotiated before exclusivity
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9:34An old adage is proving true in the private credit markets: it takes money to make money. Or maybe more accurately in this case, it takes billable hours to make money. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, head of private credit Josie Shillito digs into Dominus Capital’s buyout of Creative Outdoor Advertising with reporters Tom Quinn and Anna Russi. They …
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Trump Plaza Jeddah, EA $55B Deal, Jordan Investor Citizenship
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37:23HEADLINES: ♦ Saudi’s Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Trump Plaza in Jeddah’s ‘Manhattan’ ♦ Saudi-Led Consortium to Acquire Gaming Giant Electronic Arts for $55B ♦ Jordan Approves Citizenship and Residency for Foreign Investors ♦ Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Economic Measures Highlighted Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/…
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Argentina Again The Trump administration says it will do “whatever it takes” to rescue the Argentine peso and bond yields, saving buddy Javier Milei from electoral disaster. We do not think the U.S. Treasury can simply dole out money to Milei. If the administration does not want to go to Congress for permission (it generally does not), and if the M…
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France Pressures Telegram, Altman Meets UAE President, SQUATWOLF in Qatar
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35:48HEADLINES: ♦ France Pressured Telegram to Remove Moldovan Channels, Durov Says ♦ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meets UAE President to Strengthen AI Collaboration ♦ Lebanon’s Former Central Bank Chief Riad Salameh Released on $14 Million Bail ♦ Dubai-Born SQUATWOLF Launches First International Flagship in Qatar Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: h…
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Riyadh Rent Freeze, TikTok US Deal, UAE Cracks Down on AI Misinformation
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45:41HEADLINES: ♦ Saudi Crown Prince Orders Five-Year Freeze on Riyadh Rent Hikes ♦ Abu Dhabi’s MGX Joins Oracle, Silver Lake in TikTok U.S. Stake ♦ UAE Warns Against AI Misuse to Spread Misinformation About Public Figures ♦ Yogi Real Estate’s Atinirmal Pagarani Talks Trust, Transparency, and Growing a 50-Year Dubai Legacy Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jq…
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Saudi Stocks Jump, Foreign Buyers Target Giga-Projects, UAE DC Mansion
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17:48HEADLINES: • Saudi Stocks Surge on Hopes of Foreign Ownership Reforms • Foreign Buyers Snap Up Saudi Giga-Project Homes Ahead of New Ownership Law • UAE Buys $27.5M DC-Area Mansion, Highest Sale of 2025 Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Busines…
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Abu Dhabi AI Fund; Indians Move Production; Trifid Media Australia
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39:52HEADLINES: ♦ Abu Dhabi Launches $100M AI Fund to Attract Global Start-Ups ♦ Indians Shift Production to UAE Free Zones to Dodge US Tariffs ♦ Israel’s continued genocide in Gaza will cost them $7.5 billion more ♦ Trifid Media Founder Mahdi Shafiei Partners with Kris Fade & Matty Fahd for Australia Launch Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: …
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Sawiris $50B U.S. Infrastructure, Mubadala Exits Getir, Alwaleed Raises Snap
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36:57HEADLINES: ♦ Egyptian Billionaire Nassef Sawiris Eyes $50B U.S. Infrastructure Push via Abu Dhabi ♦ Mubadala Considers Full Exit from Getir as Buyers Circle ♦ Prince Alwaleed Increases Stake in Snap Despite Company Losses ♦ Saudi Prince Khaled and Sharjah Royal Invest $680M to Build Arada London Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://…
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Tranche Talk — CLO portfolio trading and allocating in a tough market with OHA’s Tommy Wong
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49:59In this episode of Cloud 9fin, our global head of CLOs, Tanvi Gupta, returns for her ongoing series, Tranche Talk. This time, she’s joined by Oak Hill Advisors’ portfolio manager Tommy Wong. They dive into the forces shaping today’s CLO market — including macroeconomic drivers, asset allocation strategies, credit selection in a low-arb environment,…
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Al Habtoor on Palestine, PwC Cuts 1,500 Jobs, xAI $10B Raise
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34:17HEADLINES: ♦ Al Habtoor Hails Four Major Western Nations’ Recognition of Palestinian State ♦ PwC Cuts 60 Partners and 1,500 Staff in Middle East Following Saudi Clash, Says FT ♦ Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $10B with Middle Eastern Backing ♦ UAE Launches Campaign to Become ‘Start-up Capital of the World’ Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https…
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Syndication Nation — LevFin gaming and the big parlay on sports contracts
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47:36Betting on sports has been a huge engine of growth for LevFin gaming companies. But is sports contract betting a boom or bust moment for the industry? As apps like Robinhood and Kalshi make it possible to buy or sell contracts based on all kinds of binary events, some gaming companies are eyeing the potential windfall from bringing the same kind of…
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PIF Takes MBC, Al Habtoor’s $2.7M Syria Aid, Red Sea Luxury, No Alcohol
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41:29HEADLINES: ♦ Saudi PIF Becomes Largest Shareholder in MBC in SAR 7.47 Billion Deal ♦ Khalaf Al Habtoor Pledges $2.7M for Umayyad Mosque and Syrian Community ♦ Red Sea Global Says Alcohol Not Needed for Luxury Tourism Success ♦ Germany Still Weighing EU Sanctions on Israel Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram…
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Carrefour’s UAE Exit, Adnoc’s $18.7B Bid Withdrawal & Dubai Media’s Shift
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17:29HEADLINES: ♦ Will Carrefour leave UAE too after Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan exits? ♦ Adnoc-Led Consortium Withdraws $18.7 Billion Santos Bid ♦ Dubai Media Brings Advertising In-House, Breaking From Choueiri Group Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8…
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Distressed Diaries — Sue me! Litigation on the rise as European LMEs become more aggressive
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24:48Litigation against aggressive liability management exercises in Europe is on the rise as creditors fight back against sponsor’s tactics to prime minority creditors. Back in November a group of primed creditors in Dutch lingerie maker Hunkemoller filed a lawsuit in New York against US hedge fund Redwood after it uptiered its portion of the debt. Red…
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Personal Bankruptcy - Understanding Your Personal Options
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18:50Personal bankruptcy isn't the end of the world - it can be a fresh start. Darren Vardy explains the three-year bankruptcy process, explores alternatives like debt agreements, and shares why many people feel relief once the process begins. Essential guidance for anyone facing personal financial distress. Key Topics Covered: • What personal bankruptc…
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NEOM Backlash, Al-Habtoor Reversal, HALA Surge, Flag Football
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20:19HEADLINES: ♦ Morning Brew Satire on Saudi NEOM Sparks Backlash for Misrepresentation ♦ UAE Billionaire Khalaf Al-Habtoor Reverses Decision on Beirut Hotel ♦ Saudi Fintech HALA Raises $157 Million To Boost SME Banking ♦ Saudi Arabia to Host Global Flag Football Classic as Part of Riyadh SeasonBy Augustus Media
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Jane’s LME Addiction — The minority report with Shai Schmidt
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25:48In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, 9fin’s head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in Shai Schmidt, a partner from Glenn Agre, to discuss how minority holders are thinking about LMEs. They discuss the best time to organize, when to negotiate and when to litigate, and tools and trends for minority holders to consider. Find all of our coverage o…
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EP 07 | Aggregate Restructuring, Prax Collapse, and Autumn Check-In
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19:57Phoebe Appenteng and Katie McMahon open with the landmark Aggregate case (02:18), where a German court ruling has cast doubt on London’s position as Europe’s restructuring capital. What began as a standard Part 26A restructuring plan has turned into a jurisdictional battle that could reshape cross-border insolvency. A Berlin-based developer’s billi…
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Qatar Boeing Deal, Talabat Reopens, Replit $250M Raise
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39:01HEADLINES: ♦ Fact Check: Qatar Did Not Threaten to Cancel Boeing Deal Over U.S.-Israel Tensions ♦ Talabat Reopens in Qatar After One-Week Suspension ♦ Replit Raises $250 Million, Valuation Triples to $3 Billion ♦ Dubai Developer Binghatti Prepares for Potential IPO Amid Real Estate Boom Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40…
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Dwindling Prospects: What happens when hospitals disappear
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17:05Private equity has made its way into nearly 23% of for-profit US hospitals, despite financial goals that can be at odds with the patient-oriented priorities in health systems. Distressed reporter Samantha Kroontje went to a new “healthcare desert” in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, to speak to some of the people impacted by the closure of its main h…
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Israel’s Qatar Strike, UAE AI Leap, Revolut UAE Launch
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44:12HEADLINES: ♦ Israel’s Airstrike on Hamas in Doha Draws Global Outrage from Business Leaders ♦ UAE Unveils K2 Think, AI Model to Rival OpenAI and DeepSeek ♦ Revolut Launches in UAE With Regulator Nod, Plans Hiring Spree ♦ PIF Sets Sights on $2 Trillion, Pledges $600 Billion for US Deals Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40F…
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Spain Bans Arms to Israel; Mubadala $920M Du Sale; Wynn’s 2nd UAE Casino
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30:33HEADLINES: ♦ Spain PM Sanchez has imposed arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’ ♦ Mubadala Seeks Up To $920 Million In Du Stake Sale Amid Rising Secondary Offerings ♦ Wynn has set aside land for second UAE casino resort Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug…
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Emaar Misr $19B Red Sea; Internet Slowdowns; HUMAIN AI Academy
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41:53HEADLINES: ♦ Emaar Misr Signs $19 Billion Red Sea Tourism Deal ♦ Undersea Cable Cuts in Red Sea Slow Internet Across UAE and Region ♦ Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Explores Launch of AI Training Academy in Riyadh ♦ Google Allegedly Signs $45M Deal With Netanyahu to Downplay Gaza Genocide Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU In…
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EP 06: Klöckner liquidity crunch and Selecta’s Dutch court battle
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28:45This week Phoebe Appenteng is joined by a fresh voice, Katie McMahon, as co-host. They open with Klöckner Pentaplast at (01:21), where a refinancing has slipped into a liquidity crisis. The German packaging group is facing €79.4 million in overdue invoices and €1.7 billion in 2026 maturities. With leverage at 8.7x and operations in decline, the deb…
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Building 9fin: From frustrated banker to fintech founder
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16:38What happens when a banker gets fed up with outdated technology and decides to build something better? In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, we depart from our usual programming to share an interview produced by one of 9fin’s investors, redalpine. Co-founder Steven Hunter shares how he turned years of complaining about broken fintech into 9fin — a …
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G42 AI Stake; Saudi-UK £360M Deals; Alabbar’s F&B Empire
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37:37HEADLINES: ♦ G42 to Sell 2% Presight AI Stake to Boost Global Investor Base ♦ Saudi Shawarmer to Fund Fired Employee Majed Al-Omari’s New Venture After Boycott ♦ Saudi Arabia and UK Announce £360 Million in Joint Investment Deals ♦ Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Visits Viral Klay by Karak House in Dubai Mall Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp…
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Lush UK Shutdown, Sphere Qatar Move, Qatar Backs Anthropic
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43:34HEADLINES: ♦ Lush Shuts All UK Stores in Solidarity with Gaza ♦ Sphere Secures Qatar Trademarks, Paving Way for Doha Venue ♦ Rothschild & Co Expands UAE Wealth Management With LLB Deal ♦ Qatar Joins $13 Billion Anthropic Mega-Round, Valuation Soars to $183 Billion Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https:…
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Alternatives to Liquidation - Small Business Restructuring and Voluntary Administration
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18:57Before considering liquidation, explore your alternatives. Darren Vardy explains small business restructuring and voluntary administration - two processes that can save businesses and provide better outcomes for creditors. Learn the eligibility criteria, processes, and why timing is absolutely critical for success. Key Topics Covered: • Small Busin…
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Americana Diversifies, G42 Expands AI, Syria Exports Oil
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51:32HEADLINES: ♦ Middle East Fast-Food Giant Americana Looks to Local Brands After Gaza Boycott ♦ Abu Dhabi’s G42 Explores Chip Suppliers Beyond Nvidia for UAE–US AI Campus ♦ Syria makes first official crude export in 14 years ♦ Saudi Delivery Startup Ninja Taps Banks for Potential IPO Next Year Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.…
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Gaza ‘GREAT Trust’ Plan; Munify $3M Funding; Hamburgini Bankruptcy
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35:33HEADLINES: ♦ Trump Administration Considers ‘GREAT Trust’ Plan for Gaza Redevelopment ♦ YC-Backed Munify Raises $3M to Make Sending Money Home Easier for Egyptians ♦ Saudi Burger Chain Hamburgini Declares Bankruptcy After Food Poisoning Scandal ♦ UAE’s Sidara to Acquire UK’s Wood Group in $292M Deal Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: http…
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Distressed Diaries — Hardly fair? The evolution of English restructuring plans
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36:16The English courts have been called upon several times in the last few years to reevaulate what should be considered fair in Part 26A restructuring plans. Within 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down two key decisions on distressed utility company Thames Water and upstream energy engineering firm Petrofac’s restructuring plans. Those decisions, com…
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Abu Sabah’s Jail Term, Riyadh Monorail Launch, Qatar Transparency Law
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25:46HEADLINES: ♦ Dubai Court Cuts Abu Sabah’s Jail Term to Four Years ♦ Brands Are Cashing In on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement ♦ Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh monorail project in 2025 ♦ Qatar issues law covering company transparency Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok…
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Mubadala UK Investment; HUMAIN AI Data Hub; Qatar Backs Zimbabwe Gas
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26:22HEADLINES: ♦ Mubadala Invests $55 Million in UK’s Paragraf to Scale Graphene Chip Production ♦ PIF’s AI Unit HUMAIN Sells Out Data Center Capacity ♦ Microsoft Called FBI on Gaza Protesters Targeting CEO’s Home ♦ Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Backs Zimbabwe Gas Development Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: …
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Naguib Sawiris Egypt’s Richest; Humain AI; Holo’s $22M GCC Expansion
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31:14HEADLINES: ♦ Prince Al-Waleed Reportedly Files to Acquire 100% of Al-Hilal ♦ Humain Officially Launches Arabic AI Chatbot Incorporating Islamic Values ♦ Naguib Sawiris Becomes Egypt’s Richest Man, Surpassing Brother Nassef ♦ UAE Proptech Holo Raises $22 Million Series A to Expand Across GCC Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.u…
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Lunate $2B Deal; Kuwait Shuts Al Sabah; Norway Dumps Caterpillar
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40:22HEADLINES: ♦ Lunate to Set Up $2B Joint Investment Platform with Brevan Howard at ADGM ♦ Kuwait Revokes Al Sabah Newspaper and TV Licences ♦ Norway Fund Dumps Caterpillar, Israeli Banks Over Rights Abuses ♦ Egypt to Launch High-Speed Electric Train Network in 2026 Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https:…
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Spinneys Kuwait, HSBC Cuts Middle Eastern Clients, Syria Pound Revaluation
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46:41HEADLINES: ♦ Spinneys Enters Kuwait Through Joint Venture with Alshaya Group ♦ HSBC Cuts Wealthy Middle Eastern Clients as Lombard Odier Exits Abu Dhabi ♦ Syria to Revalue Pound, Introduce New Banknotes to Restore Confidence ♦ Sharjah Entrepreneurship Leader Urges Crackdown on Late SME Payments Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://a…
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Abu Dhabi Finance Boom, Manchester United Sale, MBC Bundesliga
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34:03HEADLINES: ♦ Wall Street Firms Flock to Abu Dhabi for Proximity to Sovereign Wealth ♦ Qatari Consortium Steps Back from Manchester United, Prince Al-Waleed Eyes Al-Hilal ♦ MBC Secures Three-Year Bundesliga Rights Across MENA ♦ China’s Meituan Subsidiary Keeta Launches in Qatar Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Inst…
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Paul Graham on Gaza; Gathern $72M Funding; Humain Hiring
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31:59HEADLINES: ♦ Y Combinator Co-Founder Paul Graham Weighs In On Gaza ♦ Gathern Raises $72M Series B, Eyes Tadawul IPO ♦ PIF-Backed Humain Seeks Data Centre Chief to Drive Saudi AI Ambitions ♦ Saudis And Emiratis Use ChatGPT More Than Global Average Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ T…
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