Debt Explorer | The EMEA data center market has continued to be buoyant in 2025. However, navigating regulatory nuances and utility bottlenecks remains crucial to unlocking the sector’s huge growth potential

M&A Explorer | APAC private equity markets have entered a holding pattern as firms face global trade and tariff uncertainty, but sophisticated managers are uncovering opportunities for investing in high-quality assets at attractive valuations

M&A Explorer | While the direction of the UK economy remains uncertain, dealmaking is flourishing as the country races ahead of its European peers in the M&A market

Debt Explorer | In the face of intensifying competition from the broadly syndicated loan market, private credit lenders are leveraging their ability to provide payment-in-kind flexibility to secure deals

Debt Explorer | At a time when sponsors are holding onto assets longer than expected, margin loans in private markets are providing a valuable channel of liquidity

Japan's first comprehensive AI legislation becomes law, focusing on promoting research and development.

The successful implementation of the EU AI Act into national law is the primary focus for the Czech Republic, with its National AI Strategy and the AI Implementation Plan being the main policy documents.

Spain pioneers AI governance with Europe's first AI regulator (AESIA), an already active regulatory sandbox, and a draft national AI law implementing the EU AI Act.

Hong Kong lacks comprehensive AI legislative framework but is developing sector-specific guidelines and regulations, and investing in AI.

Israel promotes responsible AI innovation through policy and sector-specific guidelines to address core issues and ethical principles.

The enactment of Brazil's proposed AI Regulation remains uncertain with compliance requirements pending review.

Italy engages in political discussions for future laws.

Some, but not all, investors may face a friendlier climate

Debt Explorer | Delayed-draw facilities have been a key feature of private credit lending terms, but as competition between private credit and broadly syndicated loans intensifies, broadly syndicated loans have started to incorporate delayed-draw flexibility

M&A Explorer | Characterized by a resilient economy currently ahead of its major EU counterparts, Spain presents a compelling prospect for dealmakers