ABF-in-the-Spotlight
Asset‑Backed Finance (ABF), also known as specialty finance or structured private credit, leverages securitisation technology to fund esoteric and illiquid assets. In a recent interview, Kanav Kalia, chief sales officer at Oxane Partners, highlighted the firm’s role in scaling UK film‑lending and customizing credit solutions for niche markets. The piece notes a growing pipeline of ABF deals, including a £2 million (~$2.5 million) facility for Allegro and a $2.9 billion fund raised by Blue Owl. Automation and regulatory focus are reshaping the ABF landscape.
Spectrum Reach Leans on Seamless Entertainment, Data
Jason Brown, newly appointed EVP of Charter’s ad‑sales arm Spectrum Reach, has accelerated the unit’s AI and automation agenda, highlighted by the launch of the internal planning platform Architect. The tool aggregates linear, streaming and third‑party inventory to deduplicate exposure...
SGX to Launch Asia-Pacific Government Bond Futures- #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will debut Asia‑Pacific government bond futures on 20 April, covering sovereign bonds from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The contracts, margined and settled in US dollars, offer three maturities—three, five and ten years—based on FTSE Russell’s...
Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Penguin Solutions reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $343 million, up 2% sequentially and 1% year‑over‑year, despite the absence of hyperscale hardware sales. Non‑GAAP gross margin slipped to 30% as the high‑margin Penguin Edge business winds down, while Integrated Memory surged...
Franklin Covey Co (FC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Franklin Covey reported Q2 2026 revenue of $64 million, a 7% decline year‑over‑year, primarily due to an 8% drop in Enterprise and a 2% dip in Education. Despite the revenue dip, Enterprise North America invoiced amounts grew 7% overall and 13%...
FTSE Russell Unveils Asia Liquid Government Bond Index Series- #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE Asia Pacific Liquid Government Bond Index Series, a new suite of local‑currency benchmarks covering India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The series tracks the two or three most recently issued or reopened sovereign...
NovaGold Resources Inc (NG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NovaGold Resources reported a $7.2 million net loss for Q2 2020 but closed the period with a strong cash position of $134.3 million. The company resumed its Donlin Gold drilling campaign, aiming to complete roughly 80 holes and over 20,000 meters to validate high‑grade...
Q&A: Meet UniSQ’s New VC Paul Mazerolle
Professor Paul Mazerolle, a Canadian‑born criminologist, began his tenure as vice‑chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) after leading the University of New Brunswick for seven years. He inherits a campus that has cut more than 250 jobs and...
ASHR: Paying A Premium For Great Companies May Be Worth It
The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A‑Shares ETF (ASHR) posted a 22.62% total return over the past year, driven primarily by double‑digit earnings growth among its constituents rather than multiple expansion. The fund trades at roughly a 28‑times earnings multiple, a...
Organizing for the AI Era: Enterprise AI Organizational Design Framework
The "Organizing for the AI Era" framework offers enterprises a structured blueprint to redesign authority, accountability, and operating models as AI becomes a core capability. It moves beyond literacy and policy, delivering concrete artifacts such as an AI Operating Model...
Flipkart Turns Umpire Billy Bowden’s Quirks Into a Clever Deal Decoder
Flipkart’s newest ad campaign stars former cricket umpire Billy Bowden, turning his signature gestures into a visual code for product categories on the platform. Viewers scan a QR code, match a gesture to a deal and unlock discounts, making the...
LUMO Launches Motion-Enabled DOOH ‘Subtle’ Across Auckland CBD
LUMO has launched Subtle, a motion‑enabled digital out‑of‑home (DOOH) format, on six roadside screens across Auckland’s central business district and fringe. The screens—LUMO‑Anzac, Beach, Ports, Ponsonby, Sturdee and Victoria Park—are the first in New Zealand approved for subtle motion after a...
The Policy System Needs More Social Science
The UK government announced a new “school of government” to boost senior civil servants’ skills, explicitly incorporating social science alongside leadership, AI, and economics. The initiative follows the Academy of Social Sciences’ report urging stronger social‑science evidence in Whitehall, noting...
Protein Condoms to Ketchup Noodles: Real or April Fools’ Bait?
Indian fitness brand Beast Life sparked viral chatter by announcing a "world's first protein condom" just before April Fools' Day, prompting widespread skepticism and humor on social media. Similar tongue‑in‑cheek campaigns followed, with BroCode unveiling a "spirited condom" and Maggi, in...
What It’s Like Being a Black Beauty Founder Today
The Cut interviewed seven Black beauty founders to explore the evolving landscape of products for darker skin tones. Pioneers like Lisa Price, who launched Carol’s Daughter in 1993, recount early struggles with limited shade options and the emotional toll of...
ITV Acquires Up The Jammers Docuseries
ITV Sport is debuting a six‑part documentary series, “Up The Jamme,” on ITV4 and ITVX this April. The series follows entrepreneur Barrie Drewitt‑Barlow’s recent multi‑million‑pound (≈ $3 million) purchase of non‑league side Maldon & Tiptree FC and his first year of ownership....
Montreal’s Leyad Buys Portfolio of Properties Leased to Loblaw
Montreal‑based developer Leyad announced the acquisition of a portfolio of grocery‑anchored properties leased to Loblaw Companies, totaling about 387,000 sq ft. The assets are spread across British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Yukon, giving Leyad its first foothold in...
Russia Offers Fertiliser Supplies to Global South Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Russia announced it is prepared to supply fertilizers and other agricultural products to countries in the Global South and East, citing the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The blockage has halted roughly 50% of global fertilizer exports and...
‘The Rules-Based Order Is over’: What Trump, Iran and Ukraine Tell Us About the Future of International Relations
Mark Leonard’s new book *Surviving Chaos* argues that the post‑Cold‑War rules‑based order is collapsing, citing the wars in Ukraine, tensions over Iran and the disruptive foreign policy of Donald Trump. He describes a shift toward a multipolar "un‑order" where great...
Cross-Generation Collaboration: The Key to In-House Legal Tech Adoption
In‑house legal departments are at a tipping point as generative AI matures, forcing leaders to rethink how multigenerational teams adopt new tools. James Lewindon argues that blending the tech‑savvy of younger lawyers with the experience of senior counsel creates a...
AOOA’s ‘Get Drizzling’ Returns with Chef-Led Push to Drive Olive Oil Usage
The Australian Olive Oil Association has relaunched its ‘Get Drizzling’ campaign for Autumn 2026, running from mid‑March to mid‑May. The two‑month, social‑first initiative pairs paid digital media with short‑form creator content to make olive oil a finishing step in everyday...
Saudi Arabia Trades Oil Barrels for Batteries
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its shift from oil to energy storage, earmarking $64 billion in mining revenue by 2030 and targeting 48 GWh of domestic battery capacity. The kingdom aims to challenge China’s dominance by developing lithium‑metal technology and exploiting its own...
YouTube Creators Can Now Like Video Comments in Bulk
YouTube unveiled a new "Comments to Heart" feature that lets creators like multiple comments at once, automating engagement for high‑volume channels. The tool rolls out to all creators this week and uses AI to surface positive remarks. Simultaneously, YouTube is...
‘It’s About Showing up Better’: Herd MSL and Publicis Groupe Unveil Elevate AI Search Offering
Australian agency Herd MSL, together with Publicis Groupe ANZ, has launched Elevate, an AI‑driven search visibility and authority service. Elevate combines category‑level search intelligence, AI‑optimized content structuring, and earned‑owned authority building to help brands shape how they appear in AI‑generated...
Food Exports Poised to Drop by over 7%
Thai food exports are projected to fall 7.3% year‑on‑year to 1.4 trillion baht (about $39 billion), potentially hitting a five‑year low. The first quarter is expected to plunge 11.5% to 306 billion baht ($8.6 billion) as Middle‑East conflicts disrupt Gulf shipments and re‑exports via...
5 Ways AI Is Changing How GTM Teams Operate
Highspot’s new guide outlines five ways AI is reshaping go‑to‑market (GTM) teams, moving from isolated tool usage to integrated, workflow‑centric processes. AI now automates repetitive tasks such as email drafting and content compliance, freeing reps for strategic activities. Data‑driven insights...
Stronger Baht Hurts Travel
Thailand’s baht hovering between 30 and 32 per U.S. dollar threatens tourism competitiveness, with a worst‑case scenario of a stronger baht (>30/USD) potentially eroding 15‑17% of revenue. The Thai Hotels Association projects Songkran holiday bookings to fall 5‑10% year‑on‑year as...
The New Normal: Joint Ventures, Longer Commitments, and the Rise of Earn-Outs
Veterinary practice transactions are moving from outright buyouts to partnership‑focused structures. Joint ventures now outnumber full acquisitions, and sellers are expected to stay involved for four to five years after closing. Earn‑outs are increasingly linked to post‑closing EBITDA rather than...
How Ireland Became Dependent on Big Pharma — and the Risks Ahead
Over the past five decades Ireland has transformed into the world’s third‑largest pharmaceutical exporter, with drug manufacturing now contributing roughly 20 % of its GDP. The sector’s rapid growth was driven by generous tax incentives, a skilled workforce and proximity to...
Metro Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Centre Employees on Strike in Quebec
Metro’s Quebec head office and its Laval fruit‑and‑vegetable distribution centre saw roughly 550 warehouse workers and drivers walk off the job on March 30, launching an open‑ended strike that could disrupt deliveries to about 300 Metro stores. The strike stems from...
PVH’s Step-by-Step Approach Tops Q4 Earnings Expectations
PVH Corp. posted a strong fourth‑quarter finish, delivering adjusted earnings per share of $3.82 and an adjusted operating margin of 11.7 percent, both well above analyst expectations. Revenue rose 6 percent to $2.5 billion, while the company’s direct‑to‑consumer share grew to 50 percent of...
A $1B Campus, Leadership Handoff and Unchanged Mission: Grady’s Next Chapter
Grady Health System announced that President and CEO John Haupert will retire at the end of 2026 after a 35‑year healthcare career, with COO Anthony Saul slated to assume the role on Jan. 1, 2027. The transition coincides with a $1 billion...
The $2 Billion Nvidia Deal With Marvell Is About A Lot More Than NVLink Fusion
Nvidia is investing another $2 billion in Marvell, extending a series of multi‑billion‑dollar bets aimed at shaping the AI datacenter supply chain. The partnership will have Marvell produce custom XPUs and NVLink Fusion‑compatible networking, leveraging its recent acquisition of XConn’s high‑bandwidth PCIe...
Job Openings Fall to 6.9 Million in February, Another Hint of Sluggish Hiring in America
U.S. job openings fell to 6.9 million in February, down from 7.2 million in January, while quits dropped to the lowest level since August 2020. Gross hires slipped to 4.85 million, the fewest since April 2020, pushing the hiring rate to 3.1 percent, also a pandemic‑era...
Japan's February Jobless Rate Falls to 2.6%; 1st Improvement in 7 Months
Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.6% in February, marking the first decline in seven months. Employment rose modestly to 68.27 million while the pool of job seekers shrank to 530,000. Layoffs dropped 4.4% and voluntary quits fell 7.3%, indicating a modest...
Children’s Minnesota Taps New Vice President of Finance From Optum
Sannah Kahal has been appointed vice president of finance at Children’s Minnesota, a Minneapolis‑based health system, effective immediately. The announcement, posted on LinkedIn on March 31, highlights her responsibility for capital planning, controllership, enterprise reporting, financial planning and analysis, decision support,...
Iran War Threatens Trump Dream of Lower Interest Rates
The Iran‑Russia war has reignited a supply‑side shock, pushing 10‑year Treasury yields up about 35 basis points to roughly 4.30%, the steepest monthly decline since President Trump returned to the White House. The closure of the Hormuz Strait, which carries...
Fintech - March 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to issue an interim final open‑banking rule in 2026, revisiting data‑access requirements after suspending its 2024 rule. Meanwhile, the House‑pending Bank‑Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act would empower the OCC and Federal Reserve to study...
XCCC: Surprisingly Robust Performance From CCC Credits
The BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High‑Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XCCC) posted a modest 4% total‑return decline in 2026, outperforming many leveraged peers. Its resilience stems from low duration and moderate CCC credit spreads, which currently sit at 10.13%, near historical...
Kevin Durant Whoop Valuation Up 81x Since His 2017 Investment
Health‑tech wearable Whoop raised $575 million in a Series G round, pushing its valuation to $10.1 billion. The funding, led by Collaborative Fund and joined by athletes Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James and Rory McIlroy, supports global expansion. Kevin Durant, who first invested in 2017 when Whoop...
ACI-NA’s Burke To Retire By Year End
Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Airports Council International‑North America (ACI‑NA), will retire later in 2026 after more than a decade at the helm. During his tenure, ACI‑NA secured roughly $20 billion in federal pandemic relief and another $20 billion for major...
Small Metal Fabricator Implements ERP Software Before Even Renting a Warehouse
Aston Precision, a Melbourne‑based metal fabricator, grew from a spare bedroom startup to a key supplier for construction, machinery and Amazon within three years. The founder installed the MRPeasy ERP system before securing a warehouse, completing the initial setup in...
How to Stay Discoverable in an AI-Driven Era
AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude now guide two‑thirds of job seekers, turning traditional SEO into a baseline rather than a guarantee of candidate reach. Recruiters must ensure their career content is machine‑readable and semantically clear so generative models...
Amazon Settles Teamsters Case Alleging It Retaliated Against Striking Workers
Amazon has settled an NLRB case brought by the Teamsters alleging the company illegally docked unpaid time off (UPT) for workers who walked off the job. Under the agreement, Amazon will restore the docked UPT for more than 100 employees...
How Fortune 500 CEOs Turn Personal Purpose Into Strategic Advantage
Fortune 500 CEOs are treating purpose as a core operating system, integrating personal values into daily strategic decisions. Studies show purpose‑aligned firms achieve roughly 25% higher revenue growth and 22% higher pre‑tax profit. Boards now ask CEOs what they stand for,...
MLS CMO on Growing U.S. Soccer Fandom Ahead of World Cup
Major League Soccer’s chief marketing officer Radhika Duggal is using the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co‑hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, to amplify the league’s 30‑club stories and fan culture worldwide. The league is rolling out a story‑first strategy...
‘The Weight’ Filmmaker Padraic McKinley Inks With Range Media Partners
Padraic McKinley, the director of Sundance‑premiered “The Weight,” has signed with talent agency Range Media Partners. The film, starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, was acquired by Vertical, screened at Berlin, and is set for a September 18 theatrical release...
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Hello Group Inc. (ticker MOMO) announced a special cash dividend of $0.26 per American Depositary Share, payable on April 30, 2026 with a record date of April 10. The gross dividend is $0.28 less a $0.02 depositary fee. The Options...
Ellomay Capital Reports Publication of Financial Statements of Dorad Energy Ltd. As of and for the Year Ended December 31,...
Ellomay Capital disclosed that its 16.9% indirect stake in Dorad Energy posted 2025 revenues of roughly NIS 2.65 billion (about $742 million) and operating profit of NIS 385 million (≈$108 million). The year’s results were pressured by a 22% revenue dip in June amid the Israel‑Iran...
HeartCore Reports Full Year 2025 Results
HeartCore Enterprises reported full‑year 2025 results, showing revenue of $9 million, a steep decline from $22.7 million the prior year after losing a large warrant deal. The company posted a net income of $5.5 million, driven largely by a gain from selling its...