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SLB Expands Operations in Russia as Western Oil Competitors Exit
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The world's largest oilfield services company, SLB (formerly Schlumberger), is expanding its operations in Russia, despite the withdrawal of its major Western competitors following...
South Korean Retail Investors Favor U.S. Stocks Over Domestic Markets Amid Economic Uncertainty
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In the face of global financial market turmoil, South Korean retail investors, often referred to as "ants" due to their sheer numbers and collective...
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Up as Stock Market Stabilizes
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On Monday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted modest gains as the U.S. stock market found stability after last week's turbulence. The Nasdaq...
Antler Raises $72M for Second Southeast Asia Startup Fund Amid Regional Funding Slump
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Antler, a Singapore-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, has successfully closed its second Southeast Asia fund, raising $72 million. This move signals...
Investors Reignite Interest in Sustainable Funds in Q2 2024
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The global sustainable fund market saw a resurgence in the second quarter of 2024, with $4.3 billion in net inflows, a stark contrast to...
Balderton Capital Unveils Nearly €1.2 Billion Across Early and Growth Funds
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Balderton Capital, one of Europe’s foremost technology venture capital firms, has announced the launch of its €563 million Early Stage Fund IX and €627...
ETFs’ Growing Dominance: A Threat to Separately Managed Accounts
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The rapidly expanding exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry is increasingly encroaching on the territory of separately managed accounts (SMAs), a development that follows its significant...
Stocks Swoon After Weak $42 Billion Treasury Sale: Markets Wrap
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US stock markets experienced a rapid decline following a disappointing $42 billion sale of Treasuries, highlighting the fragility of global financial markets amidst ongoing...
Taiwan’s BLF Excludes Mainland China from New Overseas Investment Mandates
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Taipei, August — Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Funds (BLF) has announced a strategic shift in its investment approach by excluding mainland China from all...
Rachel Reeves Plans ‘Canada-Style’ Pension Funds: A Strategic Shift
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The UK government is contemplating a significant overhaul of its pension system by consolidating multiple local government pension plans into a single, large-scale fund....
Japan Spent Record 5.9 Trillion Yen in April Forex Intervention
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Tokyo, Aug. 7 — Japan's Finance Ministry reported that the country undertook a record-breaking foreign exchange market intervention on April 29, spending 5,918.5 billion...
Square Mile’s Fund Selector: IA Mixed-Asset Funds to Watch
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Overview of IA Mixed-Asset Fund Categories The Investment Association (IA) categorizes mixed-asset funds into four primary sectors: Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares Mixed Investment 40-85%...