Business financing

Research and analysis on Business financing.

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What the 2026 AI listings reveal about debt

2 November 2026 – Sixteen AI companies listed or filed in the US, Hong Kong and mainland China in 2026 as China's AI shares fell 43%. We read their filings for debt, cash, commitments and the ability to pay.

Report

Who is lending to AI, and can the borrowers repay?

1 November 2026 – Borrowing for AI has more than doubled in 2026, and lenders are now hedging. This report traces who lends, how much, how able the borrowers are to repay, and what 2000 and 2007 can teach.

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Releasing cash from working capital: A guide for Qatari SMEs

21 October 2026 – Bank credit to Qatar’s trading companies rose 6.7% in the year to August 2026. Before borrowing more at around 5%, here is how SMEs can release cash from receivables, stock and supplier terms.

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What a feasibility study for QDB financing needs to show

6 October 2026 – QDB direct financing covers up to 60% of a project’s total cost, and the feasibility study shapes how much a sponsor receives. Here is what the study has to prove.