KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings for RRE 12 Loan Management DAC July 27, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of Notes issued by RRE 12 Loan Management DAC, a cash flow collateralised loan obligation (CLO) backed primarily by a diversified portfolio of Euro-denominated corporate loans. RRE 12 Loan Management DAC is managed by Redding Ridge Asset Management (UK) LLP (“RRAM UK” or the “collateral manager”). [...]
FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: May 2026 July 27, 2026 Post-Easter spending and repayments follow seasonal patterns, but delinquency data suggests most vulnerable customers are falling into further financial difficulty
Kuwait Oil Company Signs US$ 16.0 Billion Infrastructure Partnership Involving Its Crude Oil Pipeline Network With a Consortium Comprising Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR July 25, 2026 Kuwait Oil Company (“KOC”) is establishing a new joint venture (“JV”) with three leading global investors in a lease and leaseback structure for a 20.5 year period that includes a volume-based tariff Following a competitive selection process, Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR will collectively hold a 49% stake in the JV, with each investor holding an equal one-third share of that interest on equal terms; KOC will retain a 51% stake and full ownership and operational control of the network Kuwait's largest energy infrastructure partnership to date, and the largest foreign direct investment ever in Kuwait Marks the first time leading global institutional investors have deployed long-term capital into Kuwait’s midstream infrastructure Underscores – amidst ongoing regional geopolitical challenges – international trust in KPC’s ability to deliver on its 2040 Strategy to reach 4 million barrels of crude oil production capacity per day by 2035 Supports Kuwait's economic diversification goals in a partnership with leading international investors, expected to generate US$ 7.85 billion of proceeds to support broader capital expenditure plans Preserves the State of Kuwait’s full flexibility over its production and refining volumes
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Lugo Funding 2026-1 DAC July 22, 2026 KBRA Europe (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of notes to be issued by Lugo Funding 2026-1 DAC, a static RMBS securitisation backed by a portfolio of mortgage participations and mortgage transfer certificates (together, Mortgage Certificates) issued by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA). The Mortgage Certificates represent the economic rights to receive payments [...]
Three ways Andy Burnham can avoid Keir Starmer’s mistakes July 21, 2026 The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today Michael Martins shares his tips for the new cabinet and explains why he’s become obsessed with unhinged neighbours As you walk into No. 10 today, you are about to inherit all of former PM Starmer’s problems and none of his excuses, so take [...]
The Executive Ledger: Is the company car consigned to history? July 17, 2026 The traditional executive company car used to be defined by a beautifully simple set of rules, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. It required a German saloon, 3.0 litres of naturally aspirated displacement, finished in metallic paint, and a designated parking space close to the boardroom doors. It was a statement of seniority, paid for by [...]
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Best World Cup Betting Sites UK 2026 – Top Sportsbooks for the World Cup July 15, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike any previous tournament. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Producing a record 104 matches over 39 days, from 11 June to 19 July 2026. For UK punters, that means more betting markets, more group-stage action, [...]
World Cup Free Bets 2026 – Best Betting Offers for the World Cup July 15, 2026 The World Cup is the biggest football event on the planet, and the 2026 tournament is shaping up to be the largest one yet. Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the expanded 48-team format means more matches, more markets, and more opportunities for bettors than ever before. With the tournament kicking off on [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to UK Logistics 2026-3 DAC July 10, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to five classes of UK Logistics 2026-3 DAC, a CMBS single-borrower transaction. The collateral for the transaction is a £603.0 million participation in a £753.0 million limited recourse, first lien mortgage loan, originated in June 2026 by Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Standard [...]