Finance industry

Bain & Company warns that artificial intelligence infrastructure will require around $6 trillion in investment by 2030, far beyond what current revenue and traditional financing can support. The consultancy argues new innovation in funding models is required to close the gap between massive compute and data center spending and the industry's still-modest income.

Major technology companies are rapidly expanding the use of guarantees to back debt financing for AI datacentres and chips, issuing up to $300 billion in commitments in less than a year, according to analysis shared by economist Adam Tooze. The commitments largely stay off the companies' balance sheets, raising questions about hidden leverage in the AI buildout and how much risk the industry is actually carrying.

Dagens Industri is warning that rising diesel prices risk feeding into Sweden's inflation, a concern for the country's car owners. The story is drawing attention among motorists, with Vi Bilägare, the Swedish car owners' magazine, among those discussing what higher fuel costs mean for household finances and driving expenses.

Apple's chief executive John Ternus is reportedly preparing layoffs as the cost of memory chips climbs. The report, picked up by Yahoo Finance, ties potential job cuts to rising component prices squeezing margins. The company has not commented, and details on how many roles could be affected remain unknown.

Gordon Brothers has appointed Sheridan as Managing Director, expanding its equipment finance platform. The move strengthens the firm's lending and asset management capabilities as demand for equipment financing grows. Trade coverage highlights the hire as part of Gordon Brothers' broader effort to scale its commercial finance business and deepen its senior leadership team.

Financial Management magazine has launched a guide series helping finance professionals choose the right AI tools and decide when to deploy them. The first part outlines practical considerations for accountancy and finance teams weighing different AI options. The topic is drawing attention as finance functions accelerate adoption of AI while navigating questions of accuracy, governance and cost.

NerdWallet is out with guidance urging people to vet their financial advisors more carefully, suggesting three key questions before trusting someone with their money. The piece comes amid ongoing concern about fees, conflicts of interest, and uneven standards across the advisory industry. It recommends asking about how the advisor is compensated, their credentials and fiduciary status, and their experience with clients in similar situations.

Michael Shaw of Bank of America will take part in the Auto Finance Summit 2026, according to Auto Finance News. The announcement adds a senior banking figure to the conference lineup, which brings together lenders, executives and analysts from across the auto finance industry. Details of his role or session topics were not provided in the announcement.

Paramount is financing its buyout of Warner Bros. with a large debt issuance, but the deal is running into investor resistance: buyers are demanding higher yields, pushing up borrowing costs for the media merger. The standoff highlights how tighter credit conditions are complicating big Hollywood consolidation, with Wall Street watching whether Paramount will accept pricier financing or rework the deal terms.