General News

November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Oraclum Capital founding partner and CIO Vuk Vuković, PhD, said the interplay between Donald Trump’s policies and the Fed’s reactions to the outcomes will shape finance in 2025. Vuković said inflation will once again be at the forefront of market (re)action, as it could potentially… Read More

November 22, 2024 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the derivatives and securities exchange network, announced the results of its inaugural survey of European retail investors, conducted jointly by Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX), Cboe’s pan-European equity derivatives marketplace, and The Options Institute, Cboe’s education arm. The survey reveals… Read More

November 21, 2024 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has shared insights following the latest inflation figures. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK comments on inflation data by noting that headline inflation rises above “target with upward risks to the outlook on the increase” Selfin from KPMG UK added that while the rise… Read More

November 19, 2024 @ 1:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A European wealth gauge aims to assist policymakers with addressing inequality by combining various measure that allow for a more deeper understanding of how wealth distribution impacts the overall health of economies. This, according to an update from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF… Read More

November 17, 2024 @ 6:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky is announcing the opening of its latest Transparency Center in Seoul, South Korea, reaffirming its commitment to delivering the best security assurance for its products and services. Located in the Kaspersky office, the new facility will provide “the company’s stakeholders with services ranging from… Read More

November 15, 2024 @ 9:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The Unicorn Kingdom Pathfinder Awards (UKPA) winners have been announced. Four tech scale-up companies were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). The winners will also participate in a roundtable at No 10 in the near future. Enabling innovation and investment is… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta announces exclusive streamlined solution with Morgan Stanley at Work for private companies seeking to IPO. Morgan Stanley at Work to become Carta’s U.S. public equity management platform, aligning cap table management and IPO readiness with public equity compensation solutions and wealth management. In preparing… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 11:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dechert LLP announced the release of their Global Private Equity Outlook report. This update provides an analysis of the private equity market, revealing that despite a year marked by “geopolitical tensions” and “economic fluctuations,” successful private equity firms are adapting to the evolving environment and… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in a report that corporate buyers are maintaining an advantage in the upcoming M&A recovery. PitchBook noted some key takeaways in its latest research report: PE-backed M&A activity had been firmly taking up more of the global M&A market over the past 10… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has appointed Leandros Kalisperas as its first Chief Investment Officer, according to a statement issued by the Bank. Ian Connatty, who has been appointed Managing Partner of BBB Patient Capital Advisory Services, is currently the Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Some positive news regarding risk capital. S&P Global Market Intelligence says Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) deal value increased globally during the month of October. While four weeks does not make a quarter this could be good news for the innovation sector which… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 7:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the small business platform, released its Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, highlighting that Australian small businesses are persevering amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and still outperforming small businesses in other countries. As noted in the research report shared by Xero, here are takeaways from… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 1:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has published a report on venture capital activity in the UK. The research states that the performance of UK VC funds declined slightly during the 2023/24 period, matching the US and the rest of Europe. While conditions are said to be… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 2:38 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study released this week, overall customer satisfaction among small business owners has surged 20 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this year as economic outlooks continue to improve, and banks have stepped up their game… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilians’ financial health index average rose to 56.7 points in 2024, the highest score in the past three years (an increase of 0.5 points compared to 2023). This data comes from the fourth survey round calculating the Brazilian Financial Health Index (I-SFB). The Brazilian Federation… Read More

November 3, 2024 @ 9:42 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition in Riyadh to jointly anchor a proposed $1 billion investment fund. The initiative, announced on October 31, is… Read More

October 31, 2024 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment firms Capital Group and KKR filed registration statements with the SEC for two public-private fixed income funds, Capital Group KKR Core Plus+ and Capital Group KKR Multi-Sector+ (which are expected to launch in the U.S. in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approval)…. Read More

October 28, 2024 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than three quarters (76%) of financial services professionals across the UK are planning to increase office attendance in the next 12 months, according to new research from KPMG UK. The survey, shared by KPMG UK, of 150 executives working across banking, insurance, asset and… Read More

October 28, 2024 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Innovative tech in stationary retail optimizes processes and has a positive impact on the shopping experience for consumers in Germany, according to a new report. One example of this is self-checkout tills (SCO tills). While they are still used more frequently by younger customers, the… Read More

October 28, 2024 @ 2:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Infosec VC (venture capital) funding in North America and Europe is in the midst of a “rebound,” according to a report from PitchBook which noted that that the ecosystem is driven primarily by late-stage rounds. PitchBook pointed out that they have tracked $8.8 billion in… Read More