Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has launched a new Power Generation insurance solution aimed at small to mid-sized producers and brokers, offering customized coverage for a wide array of power assets and complementing its existing renewable energy program.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations at $75.1 million, though sales declined 13.3% year-over-year. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.06 fell sharply below analyst consensus, highlighting challenges in the current lending environment.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) surpassed profit expectations in Q4 2025 despite a double-digit revenue decline, as management emphasizes disciplined underwriting and portfolio repositioning amid AI-driven disruption in software investments.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $32 million, driven by increased credit provisions. Management outlined a strategic pivot for 2026, emphasizing aggressive asset resolutions, portfolio repositioning, and a fortified $880 million liquidity position to weather ongoing market shifts.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reported stable earnings for its fiscal first quarter, with adjusted net investment income rising to $0.41 per share. Management highlighted disciplined capital deployment, a focus on reducing non-accruals, and detailed the firm's evolving approach to underwriting software and AI-related risks in a bifurcated market.
Finance departments are ditching manual data entry for automated systems, unlocking dramatic gains in efficiency, cost control, and strategic insight. The shift is proving to be a strategic imperative, not just a technological upgrade.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
The global job market for new graduates is stabilizing but remains selective, with finance leading hiring intentions. Employers are prioritizing agility and AI-augmented skills, while facing high turnover among top performers.
In a significant move bridging decentralized finance with traditional markets, Ondo Finance has integrated its tokenized U.S. securities and commodities platform directly into the MetaMask wallet, offering millions of non-U.S. users native access to assets like Tesla and Apple within their crypto wallet.
Ondo Finance expands its real-world asset tokenization footprint with 'Ondo Global Listing,' a service enabling crypto platforms to offer on-chain access to U.S. stock IPOs on their first trading day, potentially democratizing access for global investors.
In a significant move for decentralized finance, MetaMask has integrated Ondo Finance's tokenized securities, granting international users direct access to over 200 U.S.-listed assets like Apple and Tesla stocks, alongside gold and silver ETFs, from within their self-custody wallet.
A tense exchange at the World Economic Forum between Coinbase's Brian Armstrong and JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon has laid bare the deepening conflict between traditional finance and the crypto industry. The core dispute revolves around stablecoin yields, regulatory oversight, and who gets to control the next evolution of the financial system.
US private equity giant Advent International is set to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. in a deal valuing the investment at $304 million, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is launching a major recruitment drive for cryptocurrency and traditional finance experts to train its AI models. This strategic push coincides with the company's impending $1 trillion merger with SpaceX, signaling a deeper integration of Musk's tech and financial ambitions.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting remote cryptocurrency finance specialists. The move aims to deepen its AI models' understanding of digital asset markets, moving beyond price prediction to grasp trading behavior, on-chain analytics, and risk management.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday. Analysts project a year-over-year revenue decline, continuing a trend observed in recent quarters. Here’s a detailed preview of what investors should watch for.
Amid a volatile market, specialty insurer Palomar Holdings (PLMR) presents a compelling growth story. With a disciplined underwriting strategy, robust risk management, and a track record of doubling profits every few years, the company trades at multiples that may significantly undervalue its consistent execution and expansion potential.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
A new study highlights a persistent gap between finance and cybersecurity leaders on strategic alignment, risk measurement, and investment priorities, despite widespread recognition of cyber threats.
A stark financial analysis reveals homeowners who refinanced their mortgages during the historic low rates of 2016 are saving a staggering $165,000 or more in interest compared to those who didn't, highlighting a costly missed opportunity for many.
