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Banks Dive Into Risky GPU Loans Amid Asia AI Boom
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 07:05
Banks Dive Into Risky GPU Loans Amid Asia AI Boom
- •Banks are increasingly stepping into GPU financing to support Asia's massive AI infrastructure buildout, projected to reach $8.2 trillion by 2050.
- •Major institutions like Citigroup and JPMorgan are evaluating or leading chip-linked loans, broadening the capital pool beyond private credit.
- •Lenders face risks from rapid technology depreciation, volatile rental rates, and uncertainties surrounding long-term chip valuations.
- •Deals backed by Nvidia and major Chinese tech firms offer added security, though geopolitical tensions and export restrictions add complexity.
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Global investment banks including Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays Plc, Deutsche Bank AG, Banco Santander SA, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. are evaluating GPU-linked loans to finance Asia's AI buildout.
In deals involving GMI Cloud and Zankore, Nvidia agreed to purchase any unsold computing capacity, serving as a reliable backstop if customer contracts fall through.
Lenders face risks from rapid hardware depreciation, technology obsolescence, volatile rental rates, and uncertainties regarding how to value chips over the longer term.
