2025 Economic Outlook: Key Insights for Investors
With 2025 already here, the global economy continues to evolve, presenting a mix of challenges and opportunities for investors. Navigating this dynamic landscape requires a keen understanding of key trends and market drivers. Here are three critical areas to focus on: 1. Global Interest Rates and Investment Strategies Central banks worldwide are adjusting their monetary […]
When Does the Options Market Open? Knowing Your Trading Hours
The options market offers investors the chance to trade options contracts on various assets, providing flexibility and potential for profit across market conditions. However, to make the most of this trading opportunity, it’s essential to understand this question. “when does the options market open?” and the specific trading hours that vary by market and type […]
An Introduction to the Top 7 Stock Markets in the World
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is thought to be the world’s oldest stock exchange, dating back to around 1602. Today, there are around 60 major stock exchanges operating around the world, with millions of people trading in over 50,000 publicly listed companies every day. Most of which are headquartered in the USA, Europe or Asia. Indeed, […]
Jan Rohof Named Director of Quantitative Solutions, APAC at Northern Trust
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm, has named Jan Rohof as Director of Quantitative Solutions, Asia Pacific (APAC), based in Melbourne. Rohof will lead Northern Trust Asset Management’s quantitative investment solutions in the Asia-Pacific region, focused on creating high-quality, tailored investment strategies for existing and prospective clients. Rohof’s appointment is the latest […]
Braincube obtains growth equity round of €83 million
Braincube has raised 83 million euros of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish Equity Partners (‘SEP’), alongside Bpifrance. Braincube’s Industrial Internet of Things (‘IIoT’) platform helps manufacturers increase their profits using data insights to improve quality, productivity, and sustainability in their factories. Production line optimisations, resulting from Braincube’s use-case driven framework and proprietary AI, have already saved customers more […]
An In-Depth Look at the Global Crowdfunding Platform Landscape
INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself with a brilliant idea for a startup or venture, but lacking the necessary funds to bring it to life? This is where crowdfunding comes in, offering a solution to fuel your passion even when traditional funding falls short. Crowdfunding platform have played a significant role in supporting businesses that […]
CRI completes USD 30Mln financing round with new investors
Carbon Recycling International (CRI) announced the closing of a 30-million-dollar equity investment round that was announced at the company’s annual general meeting last year. Equinor Ventures is leading a group of new investors joining CRI’s shareholder group. Along with Equinor Ventures Gildi, Sjóvá and Lífeyrissjóður Vestmannaeyja have also participated in the investment round. Equinor Ventures is Equinor’s corporate […]
Bell Bank Mortgage partners with Homebot
Homebot, a home finance education portal that empowers consumers to make smart home finance decisions, yesterday announced a partnership with the mortgage division of Bell Bank, the largest independently owned bank in the upper Midwest and one of the largest in the nation. As a customer-centric organization, Bell Bank Mortgage continually seeks innovative solutions to ensure […]
Kohlberg & Company enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Riveron
Riveron, a national business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers, announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg & Company. H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) will continue its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment. A significant percentage of […]
Goldman Sachs Asset Management announces liquidation of company’s Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, investment adviser for the Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund, announced yesterday that the Fund’s Board of Trustees, at the recommendation of GSAM, has approved a plan of liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan”) for the Fund. Under the Plan, which is effective today, the Fund will begin the process of […]
