EconomyPolicy

IMF Chief Warns of Growing Threats in Unregulated Lending Sector

The International Monetary Fund’s managing director has voiced serious concerns about the rapid expansion of non-bank financial institutions. Recent collapses in the private credit market have heightened regulatory worries about this growing sector.

Global Financial Leader Sounds Alarm on Shadow Banking Risks

The head of the International Monetary Fund has revealed that concerns about mounting risks in non-bank lending markets are causing sleepless nights, according to reports from the IMF’s annual meeting in Washington DC. Kristalina Georgieva specifically pointed to the recent collapse of subprime auto lender Tricolor and car parts supplier First Brands as examples of why regulators need to increase their focus on this sector.

EducationTechnology

Irish Students Explore AI and Drone Innovations Through Huawei’s Global Education Initiative

A cohort of Irish university students recently returned from an immersive technology experience in China through Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2025 program. The participants gained hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI applications and drone technology while collaborating with international peers from multiple countries.

International Technology Immersion

A group of Irish university students recently completed an intensive technology education program in China, according to reports from participants. The 2025 edition of Huawei‘s Seeds for the Future program brought ten students from various Irish institutions to China for a week-long immersion in technological innovation and cultural exchange.