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Does Private Credit Really Have an AI Problem?
Earlier this year, a UBS research report warned of private credit’s vulnerability to software exposure. The report estimated that roughly 25% to 35% of private credit portfolios faced elevated artificial intelligence (AI) disruption risk, with technology accounting for approximately 24% of holdings at business development companies, the publicly traded vehicles in which a significant portion of private credit is held. The press picked it up and the momentum crowd sold.
AI in Hospitality: Transforming Operations, Finance, and Guest Experience
The hotel industry is undergoing a profound transformation as AI evolves from a novelty into a core operational necessity. Surveys of hoteliers reveal that most now anticipate that AI will soon significantly or fully transform hospitality.
Managing Resilience in a Volatile Economy – Ankura Monthly Economic Report
The U.S. economy is navigating a fragile period as GDP growth cooled to 1.4% in late 2025 and consumer sentiment remains stagnant, hindered by a sharp divide between high-income gains and declining confidence in lower-income households.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 3, 2026
Malware Activity Emerging Threats and Vulnerabilities in Modern Technology Recent security findings highlight critical vulnerabilities and advanced hacking techniques targeting both AI platforms and isolated systems. Researchers uncovered “ClawJacked,” a flaw in the popular self-hosted AI platform OpenClaw, which allowed malicious websites to silently connect and guess management passwords through its WebSocket interface, risking complete control ...
Tackling Trends: Michelle Mader’s Insights on Current Patterns in the Construction Industry
As we celebrate Women in Construction Week, we are excited to spotlight Michelle Mader, a newly promoted Senior Managing Director in Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory practice.
Small Talk, Big Connections: Supriya Misra’s Tips on Building Client Relationships
In a recent interview, Supriya Misra, a Senior Director based in Chicago, shared her key insights on maintaining strong client relationships.
2026 Freight Outlook: Navigating the Shift from Capacity Surplus to Policy-Driven Contraction
The North American freight market has reached a critical inflection point as the convergence of market-led attrition and shifting federal policy erodes the years-long freight capacity surplus.
Quarterly Healthcare Transactions Review: Unveiling the Latest Industry M&A (Q4 2025)
Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare services transactions announced or closed during Q4 2025 in the United States. Total transactions increased by 2.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 after decreasing by 2.0% in the third quarter. However, compared to Q4 2024, transaction volumes for Q4 2025 were down by 5.1%.
AI Can Help with Clinical Trial Matching
There is a common expectation that if we or our family members become ill, our doctor will be able to treat us. For Americans suffering from a rare disease, that is often not the case. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), an estimated 10% of all Americans — or approximately 30 million people — half of whom are children, are affected by rare diseases. Of the more than 10,000 rare diseases identified, less than 5% have approved treatments available.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – February 27, 2026
Malware Activity Fake Repositories and Social Engineering Attacks TheHackerNews: UAC-0050 Targets European Financial Institution With Spoofed Domain and RMS Malware article Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the growing sophistication of cybercriminals targeting developers and organizations. One attack involved creating fake coding projects on trusted platforms like GitHub, designed to trick developers into running malicious scripts that ...
