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Bank of England Chief Sounds Alarm Over Private Credit Market Vulnerabilities Following US Corporate Failures

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has expressed significant concerns about potential vulnerabilities in private credit markets following high-profile US corporate failures. The central bank plans to conduct stress tests on private equity and credit firms amid growing unease about loan structuring practices. Senior officials reportedly see parallels with conditions preceding the global financial crisis.

Regulatory Concerns Mount Over Private Credit Sector

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has reportedly raised serious concerns about potential vulnerabilities in private credit markets following the collapse of two major US firms. According to sources familiar with his statements, Bailey indicated that the bankruptcies of First Brands and Tricolor have prompted questions about deal quality in the private credit sector, where companies arrange loans from non-bank lenders.

by Owen Holt
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Elevance Health Q3 Profits Surge to $1.18 Billion Amid Cost Management Strategy

Elevance Health announced third quarter net income of $1.18 billion despite increasing medical expenses across its health plans. The health insurer’s revenue grew 12.4% to $50.7 billion, driven by premium yields and Medicare Advantage growth.

Strong Financial Performance Despite Cost Pressures

Elevance Health, the nation’s second-largest health insurer, reportedly achieved $1.18 billion in net income during the third quarter, representing a 17.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the company’s earnings report. The performance comes amid what analysts describe as ongoing cost pressures in the healthcare sector, particularly within government-subsidized insurance programs.

by Harlow Wesley