The IMF explores the benefits of CBDCs in the Middle East and Central Asia. European Maritime Finance plans to raise $500m in a new fund. Plus, the rise of private credit in property finance and Lionsgate's significant slate financing deal with Media Capital Technologies.Sources:https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/06/19/imf-says-cbdcs-could-boost-middle-easts-financial-inclusion-payment-efficiency/https://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/european-maritime-finance-to-raise-500m-in-new-fund-as-it-prepares-to-go-global/2-1-1657319https://www.capitalbrief.com/article/cba-and-macquarie-cheer-on-private-credit-surge-in-property-finance-137276b6-a085-4a31-b518-a215b72e5b62/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lionsgate-media-capital-technologies-multi-year-slate-financing-agreement-1236040888/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency(00:03:59) European Maritime Finance to raise $500m in new fund as it prepares to go global(00:07:37) CBA and Macquarie cheer on private credit surge in property finance(00:10:02) Lionsgate, Media Capital Technologies Sign ‘Significant’ Multi-Year Slate Financing Deal (EXCLUSIVE)