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Analysis, commentary, and original research from the TAZ Global team across capital advisory, credit, exchange, and payments.

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The Case for Private Credit in a Fragmented Lending Landscape

As traditional banks retrench from certain lending segments, private credit is filling the gap with increasing precision. This analysis examines the structural shift and what it means for mid-market borrowers across the British Isles and Gulf regions — and where the opportunity lies for sponsors, lenders, and advisors willing to move with conviction.

April 202612 min read

M&A

The New Map of Global M&A: How Tariffs, Trade Wars, and a $4.9T Deal Flow Are Reshaping Corporate Strategy

Tariffs and trade fragmentation are not headwinds to M&A — they are accelerants. The deals being done today reflect a world reorganising itself, and advisors who understand that are finding opportunity where others see risk.

May 202610 min read

Market Analysis

Separating the Noise from the Opportunity: A Clear-Eyed View of UK Investment in 2025

The UK investment narrative has been dominated by sentiment for too long. Strip away the noise and a more nuanced picture emerges — one that rewards those with the discipline to look past the headlines.

April 20268 min read

Technology

AI: Replacing or Amplifying Judgement? AI's Real Impact on Banking and Asset Management

The question is not whether AI will transform financial services — it already is. The more important question is where human judgement remains irreplaceable, and what that means for how institutions should be structuring their capabilities.

March 20269 min read

DEBT ADVISORY

Navigating the New Debt Landscape: What Borrowers Need to Know

Rising rates, tighter covenants, and shifting lender appetite have reshaped the borrower experience. Here is how well-advised businesses are adapting.

March 20268 min read

Private Equity

Sovereign Wealth Funds and the Middle East Capital Wave

Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are deploying capital with a strategic clarity that Western institutional investors are only beginning to appreciate. Understanding what they are buying — and why — is essential for anyone advising on cross-border transactions.

February 20268 min read

Debt Advisory

The Rise of Private Credit: Moving from the Margins to the Centre

Private credit is no longer an alternative — it is a core component of the capital markets landscape. What does that mean for borrowers, sponsors, and the advisors who serve them?

January 20269 min read

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

Optimising Capital Structure in a Rising Rate Environment

How management teams and sponsors can reduce cost of capital, extend maturities, and build resilience — without compromising growth ambitions.

January 20269 min read

PAYMENTS

The Evolution of Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure

From correspondent banking to real-time rails: how the infrastructure layer is changing, and what it means for corporates moving money across borders.

December 20256 min read