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Sify’s data‑centre arm postpones IPO amid market volatility
Sify Infinit Spaces has filed its Draft Red‑Herring Prospectus and secured SEBI approval, but CFO MP Vijay Kumar says the IPO will be delayed until market conditions improve. The subsidiary sold 17 MW of capacity in FY26, reaching a cumulative 129 MW, with an additional 81 MW contracted for FY27.
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By the numbers: Diafa acquires majority stake in Ivy empire for $1.78B
UMBS a Key Risk in Any GSE Ownership Change: Report
The Treasury Market Practices Group report flags the Uniform Mortgage‑Backed Securities (UMBS) framework as a major risk if ownership of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac changes. While the single‑security model has boosted liquidity and narrowed pricing gaps, unwinding it could re‑introduce credit‑risk differentials and disrupt the agency MBS market. The authors argue that preserving both the UMBS design and the GSE guarantee is essential to maintain market stability. Analysts still see the GSE stocks as outperforming despite ownership uncertainty.
RBI's Move to Scrap Investment Buffer Could Lift Banks' Capital
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed eliminating the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR), a 2% buffer that banks keep to absorb mark‑to‑market losses on bond holdings. By allowing the IFR balance to be re‑classified as Tier I capital, banks could transfer...
British American Tobacco Brings Back Company Alum for CFO
British American Tobacco announced that Dragos Constantinescu, a 16‑year BAT veteran who spent the last seven years leading Asahi Europe, will assume the role of chief financial officer and executive director on September 1, 2024. He succeeds interim CFO Javed Iqbal,...
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Cenntro Inc. announced a 1‑for‑60 reverse stock split, changing its ticker to CENN1 effective April 13, 2026. Each existing share will be converted into approximately 0.016667 of a new share, with fractional shares rounded up to the next whole share. The Options...
Locked Into Concentrated Capital Gains? Exchange Funds Could Help
Exchange funds let investors swap concentrated, highly‑appreciated stocks for a diversified basket, deferring capital‑gains taxes under Section 721. A mandatory seven‑year hold period spreads gains across participants, instantly reducing single‑stock risk. Start‑ups like Cache are popularizing the model, amassing over $1.25 billion...
Department of Energy, Shine Working on $263M Deal to Establish Mo-99 Supply in US
The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing a conditional loan of up to $263 million to Shine Technologies to complete its Chrysalis facility, which aims to produce molybdenum‑99 (Mo‑99) domestically. Mo‑99 is a critical medical isotope used in tens of thousands...
Declines in Tuition Revenue Signal Budget Risks
A SHEEO FY2025 report shows state funding for public colleges rose 3.4% in inflation‑adjusted dollars to $149.2 billion, but per‑student appropriations fell 1% to $12,082 as enrollment grew 3.6% to 10.8 million. Net tuition revenue per full‑time equivalent dropped 3.5% to $7,459,...
Bill C-15 Raises Capital Gains Exemption to $1.25 Million, Blocks Corporate-Controlled Mutual Fund Corporations and Launches Stablecoin Regulation
Bill C‑15, the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, overhauling Canada’s financial‑services framework. It raises the lifetime capital‑gains exemption to $1.25 million and expands the exemption for cooperative and employee‑ownership business sales. The legislation bans corporate‑controlled mutual‑fund corporations, grants...
Corient to Buy $5.6 Billion Chicago RIA
Corient, the Miami‑based wealth arm of Canada’s CI Financial, announced it will acquire a Chicago‑based registered investment adviser managing roughly $5.6 billion in assets. The deal, expected to close by June 30, brings founders David Sternberg and Randal Golden on board as...
NLB Joins Raiffeisen in Bidding Battle for Balkans Lender Addiko
Nova Ljubljanska banka (NLB) announced a €29‑per‑share offer for Addiko Bank, valuing the Balkan consumer‑lending specialist at €566 million (about $663 million). The bid directly challenges Raiffeisen Bank International’s earlier €23.05 offer. NLB’s proposal aims to secure a controlling stake in Addiko’s...
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Quince Therapeutics announced a 1‑for‑10 reverse stock split effective before the market opens on April 13, 2026. Each ten pre‑split shares will be consolidated into one new share, changing the ticker for options and futures to QNCX1. The split adjusts contract specifications,...
Green Shoots Emerge Amid PE’s Most Challenging Era
Fundraising cycles in private equity compressed to an average of 14 months in Q1, the quickest pace since 2022. The shortened timeline hints at a tentative revival in investor confidence after a prolonged period of market headwinds. While capital inflows...
Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation Unveils Loan Scheme for Micro SMEs
The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has rolled out a loan‑guarantee program worth 10 billion baht (about $280 million) to help micro‑SMEs cope with Thailand’s energy crisis. Guarantees range from 10,000 baht to 1 million baht per borrower, with fees waived for the first...
Risk #6- Valuation Under Pressure- Market Stress and the Enforcement Lens
Asset managers are facing intensified regulatory scrutiny on valuation practices as market volatility and tighter credit conditions expose the challenges of pricing illiquid assets. The SEC’s examinations of interval funds and the FCA’s 2025 review underscore a global push for...
Bank of America’s CashPro App Records $1.2T in Payments & 20% Usage Growth, as AI and Mobile Transform BofA Treasury...
Bank of America’s CashPro platform processed roughly $1.2 trillion in corporate payments over the past year, marking a significant scale for the bank’s treasury services. Transaction volume grew 20% year‑over‑year as AI‑driven features such as automated cash forecasting and fraud detection...
Toyota's Prime Auto Contracts Back $1.3 Billion Issuance
Toyota Motor Corp. has securitized a pool of prime auto loan receivables into a $1.3 billion bond issuance called the Toyota Auto Receivables 2026‑B Owner Trust. The transaction comprises 45,323 loans with an average balance of $30,210 and a 5.56% APR,...
Commercial Lending Surges as Capital Returns in Late 2025
U.S. commercial real‑estate lenders ended 2025 with a sharp rebound, as CBRE's Lending Momentum Index jumped 67% year‑over‑year to 1.2, matching pre‑pandemic activity. Permanent financing surged 26% in the fourth quarter, delivering the strongest monthly volume since 2021, while mortgage...
Accounting for Cannabis (#393)
In episode 393, Steve Bragg explains how the federal prohibition of marijuana under Section 280E forces cannabis companies to treat book accounting and tax accounting as two separate, often divergent, processes. While financial statements follow normal GAAP, the IRS disallows...
Can FPIs Return to Dalal Street Soon? Nithin Kamath Outlines the Roadblocks
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹1.77 lakh crore in FY26, surpassing 2025 outflows. Zerodha co‑founder Nithin Kamath cited geopolitical tensions, rich valuations, limited AI opportunities, and tax changes as key deterrents. He warned that investor sentiment toward India has “pretty much died out,”...
The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is accelerating the adoption of digital debt securities, with several banks issuing digitally native bonds on blockchain platforms. Notable issuances include First Abu Dhabi Bank’s $100 million note, Qatar National Bank’s $500 million digital bond, Doha Bank’s...
Futu Holdings (FUTU) Declares Cash Dividend
Futu Holdings announced a cash dividend of 32.5 cents per ordinary share, equivalent to $2.60 per American depositary share, representing roughly $365 million in total payouts. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on April 16, with distribution expected around April 29....
Busy Season 2026: Too Much Work, Not Enough Time
The CPA Trendlines Busy Season Barometer shows the 2026 tax season delivering modest improvements for a minority of firms, while 64% report flat or declining conditions. Late client filings remain the top operational bottleneck, cited by 46% of respondents. AI tools...
Reports Suggest Sazerac in Talks With Brown-Forman Following Rumors of Pernod Merger
Sazerac has entered talks with Brown‑Forman after rumors of a merger between Brown‑Forman and Pernod Ricard surfaced. The news sent Brown‑Forman’s stock up more than 11 percent, mirroring the reaction to earlier reports of discussions with Pernod. Brown‑Forman, valued at roughly...
Even 1‑bp Fee Cuts Can Shift Billions in Crypto
"If you have a fee that is 1 basis points lower, it can move flows by the billions on the equity sides of the market. I don't see why that won't be the case on crypto for people who are...
Reconciliation Becomes More Real
Congressional insiders see a shift toward a second, possibly third, budget‑reconciliation bill as the House eyes new revenue sources, including making municipal bonds taxable. The effort must clear the Senate's Byrd Rule and stay within the Ways and Means Committee's revenue focus....
ADG 4/9: Tik Tok
The Justice Department has opened a probe into the NFL’s antitrust practices surrounding its TV‑rights packages, raising questions about consumer access to games. Meanwhile, the software sector faces a looming credit crunch as roughly $330 billion of high‑yield loans are set...
Univision Moves Ahead With 2028 Tender Offer
TelevisaUnivision’s domestic arm, Univision Communications, has initiated a tender offer for its outstanding 8% senior secured notes due 2028. The offer allows eligible debtholders to tender up to a maximum amount, which has not been disclosed. By targeting the entire...
New KPI Markets Launch: Predict Fundamentals with Fiscal API
I've always had a dream of markets where investors can focus on core business results and ignore the noise. A focus on the KPIs that actually matter. 🎉 So excited to share that @fiscal_ai @Kalshi @Benzinga have partnered up to make...
A Timeline of What Led up to Grüns Being Acquired by Unilever
Unilever announced it will acquire fast‑growing supplement startup Grüns, best known for its green gummy‑bear vitamins. The startup, founded in 2022, hit a $300 million annualized run rate within two years and secured a $500 million valuation after raising roughly $50 million. Grüns...
Morningstar DBRS: BFF Bank S.p.A.'s Solicitation Status Changed to Unsolicited; Credit Ratings to Be Withdrawn Upon Conclusion of Review Period
On 2 April 2026 BFF Bank S.p.A. announced it was ending its credit‑rating relationship with Morningstar DBRS, prompting the agency to change the solicitation status from solicited to unsolicited. DBRS simultaneously downgraded BFF’s long‑term issuer rating to BB (low) from BB and...
Operationalizing AI in Finance: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Audit Confidence Through Governance
Finance leaders are moving AI from isolated pilots to core processes, driven by daily reliance on large‑language models for reporting, forecasting, and audit preparation. The Controllers Council webinar highlighted that disciplined governance—especially around SOX controls—distinguishes experimental use from production‑grade output....
Morningstar DBRS' Takeaways From Its Frontline Perspectives Webinar on Liquidity Resilience of Canadian Life Insurers: A Holistic Approach to Liquidity...
Morningstar DBRS released takeaways from its April 8 webinar on liquidity resilience of Canadian life insurers, featuring its VP Renee Gao and OSFI’s Kliti Droboniku. The discussion highlighted that roughly 60 % of liquidity needs of the four largest Canadian life insurers...
Rezolve Ai Takes Merger Proposal to Commerce.com’s Shareholders
Rezolve AI has escalated its hostile bid for ecommerce platform Commerce.com, offering two Rezolve shares for each Commerce.com share—a deal it says would create a $700 million revenue powerhouse. The proposal values Commerce.com at roughly a 47% discount to its current...
How New SR&ED Changes Could Supercharge Canadian Hard Tech and Manufacturing Startups
Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program, which returned roughly $3.3 billion USD to over 22,000 firms in 2025, has been revamped to better serve hard‑tech and manufacturing startups. The refundable credit limit has doubled to $6 million CAD...
Banks Poised to Tap $323B Stablecoin Market, $6T Deposits
The FDIC approved new stablecoin rules earlier this week, clearing the way for Wall Street banks to enter a $323 billion market under the GENIUS Act’s new federal framework. “If they make that legal, we will go into that business,”...
Schools Classify New Facilities as Operating Expenses
Since...whenever schools decided to list that spending as part of their "Facilities, Maintenance and Operations" line item on their operating expenses? Here are the receipts: https://t.co/g5zVFNnHuN
Australia’s AML Reforms: Strategies for Success in 2026
Australia’s anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing reforms will take effect in early 2026, prompting regulators and industry leaders to adopt a risk‑focused, outcomes‑based approach. AUSTRAC’s chief executive signaled a move away from tick‑box compliance toward substantive risk management, encouraging firms...
Unilever to Acquire Gummies Maker Grüns for $1.2 B
Axios Pro scoop: Unilever deal for gummies maker Grüns is valued at around $1.2 billion https://t.co/75MXcTj32E
Bitcoin ETF Fees Set to Drop After MSBT Launch
"We could see other people cut fees" – @JSeyff on the Bitcoin ETF fee war after MSBT https://t.co/59QFyrn9Vx
What Is a Merchant Cash Advance? A Must-Read for UK Entrepreneurs
A merchant cash advance (MCA) is an alternative financing product that provides UK businesses with a lump‑sum cash injection, repaid as a fixed percentage of future card sales. Unlike traditional bank loans, MCAs require no collateral, do not affect credit...
Israel-Lebanon Talks Boost Treasury Gains, Optimism Rises
Another does of optimism after Israel agreed to direct talks with Lebanon. USTs reversed earlier losses and surged higher with long-end lagging before 30y auction. WIs 4.88
UMB Sues Public Finance Authority, Addiction Center Manager After 'Collapse'
Bond trustee UMB Bank NA has filed a lawsuit in Indiana seeking a court‑appointed receiver for two addiction‑treatment centers financed with $117 million of tax‑exempt municipal bonds. The suit targets Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority (PFA) and three healthcare managers, alleging financial...
Prediction Market ETFs Could Become Viable Investment Tools
"On this episode of Trillions, Eric Balchunas and Joel Weber interview Matt Hougan, chief investment officer of Bitwise and one of those filers, about why prediction market ETFs might make sense" Prediction Markets May Be Coming for ETFs https://t.co/hRoSJZ6Jb2
Treasury Teams Shift to Mobile Platforms to Manage Real-Time Cash
Treasury departments are abandoning desktop‑only tools in favor of mobile platforms that enable real‑time cash management. Bank of America reported its CashPro app now approves an average of $38,000 in payments every second, with usage up 20% year‑over‑year. The shift...
RBI Proposes New Measures to Combat Rising Digital Payment Frauds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a discussion paper proposing several safeguards to curb the surge in digital payment frauds. Key measures include a one‑hour delay on account‑to‑account transfers above ₹10,000, a trusted‑person authentication for vulnerable users on...
The Quote-to-Cash Handoff Problem: Where CPQ Tools Abandon You
CPQ platforms excel at generating quotes but typically abandon the process once a contract is signed, leaving the downstream billing and collection steps to manual, error‑prone handoffs. This gap creates revenue leakage estimated at 1%‑5% of ARR—up to $2.5 M for...
Jefferies Raises Its Price Target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) to $19
Jefferies analyst Thomas Chong raised his price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:KC) to $19, up from $17, while keeping a Buy rating. The broker highlighted that the company’s Q4 revenue of RMB2.761 billion and non‑GAAP EBITDA beat expectations, and EPS...
Oracle Posts 22% Revenue Rise on Cloud Surge, Stock Slides 26%
Oracle reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $17.2 billion, up 22% year over year, powered by a 44% jump in cloud services and an 84% surge in cloud infrastructure. Despite the record sales, the stock is down about 26% YTD as...
GameSquare Q4 2024 Earnings Show 7.6% Revenue Rise as Agency Segment Accelerates
GameSquare Holdings reported Q4 2024 revenue of $102.0 million, up 7.6% year‑over‑year, as its agency segment posted 115% growth. The company highlighted a $39 million divestiture of FaZe Media, a narrowed adjusted EBITDA loss and 2025 guidance that targets $100‑$105 million in revenue...
Uzbekistan National Wealth Fund Confirms Plan for London IPO
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund (Uznif), a $2.4 bn vehicle created in 2024 and run by Franklin Templeton, confirmed plans to float on both the London and Tashkent stock exchanges. The fund holds stakes in key state‑owned assets such as Navoi Mining...
