The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has modeled a scenario where the AI-driven capital spending boom fails to deliver productivity gains, projecting a potential 53% plunge in global equities and a 35% hit to its own portfolio value.
As demand for specialist education soars, private investors—from Abu Dhabi to private equity firms—are capitalizing on a strained system, drawing criticism for extracting profits from vulnerable children and cash-strapped councils.
Backed by regional sovereign wealth giants, Ruya Partners is launching a $400 million fund to address middle-market lending gaps in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, positioning itself as a key player in the Gulf's burgeoning private credit landscape.
A global financial watchdog warns that record hedge fund leverage in government bond markets, concentrated in the $16tn repo market, has created a dangerous vulnerability that could trigger fire sales and a new crisis during economic stress.
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The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has moved $22.4 million worth of Bitcoin, continuing a pattern of strategic sales as its once-billion-dollar crypto portfolio has shed over 70% of its value, according to blockchain data.
Commonwealth Financial Network has reached a settlement with the SEC, bringing to a close a five-year legal battle over allegations the firm failed to disclose conflicts in mutual fund share class recommendations.
CAZ Investments launches a novel fund offering wealthy individuals access to stakes in private-asset managers, capitalizing on the booming secondary market and a shift towards capturing private wealth.
Investment firm Tanager Wealth Management has fully divested its position in Centessa Pharmaceuticals, capitalizing on the biotech's near-60% annual surge. The move highlights strategic portfolio rebalancing as the stock's rally potentially amplified its risk profile within a diversified fund.
Senator Josh Hawley has formally requested the Justice Department investigate what he describes as a professionally orchestrated network behind recent anti-ICE protests, arguing they are funded by wealthy organizations rather than being genuine grassroots movements.
Despite fluctuating oil revenues, Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital has closed a massive $3 billion fund targeting AI and biotech in Western markets, signaling the Gulf's sustained financial clout and strategic pivot towards high-growth technology sectors.
Indonesia is launching a massive state-owned textile enterprise backed by its sovereign wealth fund, aiming to shield the sector from U.S. tariffs and foreign competition. While the government sees it as a necessary lifeline, critics warn it could stifle private investment and crush smaller players.
OpenAI is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure a colossal funding package, potentially nearing $40 billion, from its key partners and suppliers Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, as the AI leader seeks capital for an ambitious global expansion.
Reports of U.S. officials meeting with Alberta independence advocates have ignited a diplomatic row, as Canada's western province weighs a contentious push for sovereignty with an eye toward Washington.
Brookfield Asset Management reported robust 2025 results fueled by record capital raising and deployment, while announcing Conor Teskey as its new CEO as part of a planned succession. The firm sees a constructive market ahead for its expanding credit and private wealth platforms.
Swiss banking giant UBS is developing a suite of digital asset services, including cryptocurrency trading for select wealthy clients and tokenized solutions for corporations, CEO Sergio Ermotti announced during the bank's earnings call.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs achieves unicorn status after a $70 million Series C funding round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures, as demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracing surges among law enforcement and financial institutions.
Baron Discovery Fund increased its stake in indie Semiconductor (INDI) in Q4 2025, signaling conviction in the automotive chip designer despite recent share price weakness. The move comes as the fund outlines its strategy for navigating a shifting AI landscape and positions for a potential high-growth 2026.
UBS Group's stock tumbled following a stark slowdown in net new asset growth at its key U.S. wealth management business, with executives warning of persistent challenges ahead even as the bank posts higher quarterly profit.
Jeff Wang, the former head of Sequoia Capital's global equities business, is poised to launch Augnition Global Investors, a long-short equity fund that has become the talk of Morgan Stanley's exclusive Breakers conference, with expectations of raising over $1 billion.
