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Commissioner Hester Peirce highlighted the rapid expansion of private secondary markets, which grew from $162 billion in 2024 to $240 billion in 2025. She warned that this liquidity surge may lessen companies’ incentives to pursue initial public offerings, potentially reshaping capital formation dynamics. Peirce also noted the SEC’s recent rule allowing closed‑end funds with significant private‑fund exposure to sell to non‑accredited investors, a step toward broader retail participation. The remarks called for clearer finder regulations and further measures to balance private market growth with public‑market revitalization.
Munich Re posted a €6.121 billion net result for 2025, surpassing its €6.0 billion target and marking the fifth consecutive year of outperformance. The reinsurance arm contributed €5.204 billion, buoyed by strong property‑and‑casualty and life‑and‑health segments, while group insurance revenue held steady at...
Premier African Minerals has issued an additional 303.8 million ordinary shares to J.R. Goddard Contracting, settling US$77,765 of fees. The issuance brings the company's total issued share capital to roughly 14.21 billion shares, up from 9.35 billion six months earlier, representing about 5.73 billion new...
Evergreen alternative funds have surged to roughly $493 billion, marking a pivotal shift in asset management. By offering continuous capital deployment and periodic liquidity, they eliminate the timing constraints of traditional closed‑end structures. Wealth managers and high‑net‑worth investors gain public‑market convenience...
Veteran ERM practitioner Karthick Dalawai explains that effective enterprise risk management hinges on how practitioners converse with business leaders, not merely on process compliance. He advocates a value‑based ERM model that emphasizes value creation, uses a balanced scorecard, and reframes...
TRG Latin America Acquisitions Corp. priced its $200 million initial public offering, with units slated to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker TRGSU on February 26, 2026. The SPAC, sponsored by CEO Nicolas Rohatyn and CFO Miguel Gutierrez, will seek a merger with...
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc. priced a $100 million initial public offering and will begin trading on the NYSE under the symbol TRAD.U on February 26, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Shaoren Liu and a board that includes Zengwei Gao, Jiancheng Li and...
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. V announced pricing of its $250 million initial public offering and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker FVAV on February 26, 2026. The SPAC, led by Chairman Andrew A. McKnight and co‑CEOs Andrew Stroud and Micah Kaplan,...
Amazon announced a global DD+7 payout rule effective March 5, 2026, with the German marketplace following on March 12. Under the new policy, seller funds are released seven days after delivery confirmation, extending the typical cash‑in cycle to eight or nine days. The...
Jumia reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $188.9 million, up 13% year‑over‑year, while GMV reached $818.6 million, a 14% increase. The fourth quarter showed a 34% revenue jump to $61.4 million and a 36% rise in GMV, driven by a 26% surge in active...
Bloomberg Intelligence surveyed 100 senior CIOs and CTOs at leading asset managers and found a stark gap between AI hype and actual spend. While AI dominates boardroom discussions, roughly 70% of firms allocate less than 10% of operating expenses to...
The February 2026 regulatory brief highlights four major initiatives: the RBI proposes a broader credit‑derivatives framework adding total‑return swaps and index products; MAS seeks tighter liquidity‑risk‑management rules for Singapore fund managers; the ECB releases 17 recommendations to simplify EU banking...
Sibanye‑Stillwater recorded a $28.74 million impairment on its Zimbabwean Mimosa platinum operation after revising long‑term economic assumptions. The new model assumes an eight‑year life‑of‑mine, higher working and capital costs, and incorporates a 10 % beneficiation tax, reducing projected cash inflows. Despite a...
Astera Labs reported record FY2025 revenue of $852.5 million, a 115% year‑over‑year increase, and a Q4 revenue of $270.6 million, up 17% sequentially. GAAP operating margin reached 20.3% for the year, while non‑GAAP margin was 39.2%, reflecting strong profitability. The company began...
Chairman Paul Atkins highlighted the steep 40% drop in U.S. public companies and outlined a three‑pillar strategy to revive capital formation. He praised the bipartisan INVEST Act and the Empowering Main Street in America Act for introducing “test‑the‑waters” IPO pilots,...
On January 23 2026 the SEC’s CorpFin issued new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations that broaden flexibility for M&A, proxy and tender‑offer rules without formal rulemaking. The revisions permit lock‑up agreements without meeting traditional prospectus conditions, allow privately placed shares to be registered...
On Jan. 23, the SEC’s CorpFin division issued new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations that loosen proxy‑broker search timing, broaden lock‑up registration on Forms S‑4/F‑4, and add leeway for cross‑border tender offers. The staff also reversed its stance on voluntary Notices of...
UK‑based packaging giant Mondi plc has established a single‑parent captive insurance company in Guernsey, completing the launch at the end of 2025. The move follows a growing trend among FTSE 100 companies to use offshore captives for risk retention and capital...
HSBC reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in 2025 profit before tax to US$29.907 billion, landing near the top of its forecast range. Basic earnings per share were US$1.21 and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend of US$0.45, bringing the total...
Congress has stripped more than $40 billion of IRS funding authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, threatening the agency’s capacity to combat cross‑border financial crime. IRS Criminal Investigation referrals fell to a 40‑year low in FY2024, and its special‑agent force has...
On February 6, 2026, CFIUS issued a request for information (RFI) to refine its Known Investor Program (KIP), a fast‑track review mechanism for repeat foreign investors in U.S. advanced‑technology sectors. The RFI outlines eligibility thresholds—at least three covered filings in...
MOZAYYX Acquisition Corp. priced an upsized $261 million IPO, with units slated to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker MZYX.U on February 25, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO and CFO Benjamin Zucker, will seek a merger in high‑growth sectors such...
Wall Street’s recent AI anxiety sparked a sharp selloff in software stocks, pushing many private tech firms to postpone IPOs as investors anticipate a handful of mega‑offerings to dominate the market. A viral Citrini Research report amplified fears, warning that...
A new analysis reveals the massive hidden cost of nursing turnover, dubbed the “shadow ledger,” with replacement expenses averaging $61,110 and annual hospital losses up to $5.7 million. The piece quantifies related waste, including $18.27 billion in workplace‑violence costs and billions in...
The article examines how Treasury bond returns move together with U.S. stock returns, showing that comovement has shifted from positive in the 1980s to negative in the 2000s and back to positive after 2022. Using rolling 90‑day regressions on daily...
Bloomberg’s latest Pro Tips episode demonstrates how analysts can accelerate issuer credit research using CRAN, the Credit Research Analysis tool on the Bloomberg Terminal. The tutorial walks users through data retrieval, rating analysis, and key financial metrics in minutes. Bloomberg...
Spirit Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its creditors to emerge from its second Chapter 11 filing by late spring or early summer 2026. The restructuring plan promises a leaner cost base, a right‑sized fleet, higher aircraft utilization, and...
U.S. insurers remain optimistic about 2026 investment conditions, with 76% of survey respondents seeing improving opportunities despite expectations of higher inflation, tighter liquidity and lower Fed rates. The optimism is driven by higher yields on high‑quality fixed‑income securities and attractive...
The Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford, in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute, has launched a five‑day executive programme titled “Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development.” Applications open on 2 March 2026, targeting senior leaders from government, industry,...
The 2025‑2026 compensation update shows investment banking pay diverging by seniority. While total compensation rose modestly for analysts (≈5%) and associates (≈5‑10%), vice presidents and directors saw 10‑15% gains and managing directors enjoyed over 25% increases, often exceeding $1 million. Deal...
Public companies are increasingly inflating AI capabilities to attract investors, a practice dubbed AI‑washing that has sparked a surge in securities fraud litigation. Recent cases such as Opendoor and Upstart illustrate how exaggerated AI claims led to false statements, stock...
Saudi sovereign wealth fund unit Jada is expanding its private‑credit footprint, partnering with India‑based Stride Ventures to deploy $200 million in the kingdom over the next two years. The initiative targets small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises as local banks curb new lending....
The Australian newspaper cited the Parliamentary Budget Office’s (PBO) budget tool to challenge One Nation’s proposal to cap visas at 130,000 annually and achieve net‑zero immigration. The PBO‑based analysis estimates a $100 billion loss in federal revenue over the next decade,...
Medtronic’s MiniMed spin‑off has filed its IPO prospectus, proposing to sell 28 million shares at $25‑$28 each to raise roughly $742 million, valuing the company at about $7.44 billion. The NASDAQ listing will be led by Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Citigroup and Morgan...
In 2026 hedge funds are pouring tens of millions of dollars into alternative data, turning information velocity into a core competitive lever. AI-driven analytics have lowered the barrier to processing vast datasets—from satellite imagery to web traffic—shifting the edge toward...
The SEC’s new leadership is targeting the 40 percent decline in U.S. public companies by easing regulatory burdens, especially those that hinder share repurchases. It proposes reforming the safe‑harbor under Rule 10b‑18 to make buybacks more accessible to mid‑cap firms. Currently, the...
ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. priced its $125 million initial public offering on February 24, 2026, with units slated to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker CTAAU. The SPAC is focused on merging with a financial‑services company operating in the United States and...
Caledonia Mining has appointed Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co‑lead arrangers for an up to US$150 million interim financing facility, expected to close by mid‑2026. The bridge loan complements a recent US$150 million convertible notes offering, a gold‑price hedging programme,...
The share of private‑debt, infrastructure and other illiquid alternatives has surged among institutional and wealth‑management portfolios, driven by regulatory changes and the search for higher risk‑adjusted returns. However, the absence of deep secondary markets and stale pricing creates cash‑flow uncertainty,...
Avalara’s Vice President of Government Relations, Scott Peterson, warns that the 2026 tax environment will be dominated by state‑level changes rather than federal adjustments. New sales‑tax regimes in Iowa, Kentucky and Alaska, along with broader service‑tax experiments in Maryland, signal...
The article provides a step‑by‑step guide for ecommerce owners to prepare for U.S. tax season, highlighting the added complexity of multistate sales‑tax, 1099‑K reporting, digital product rules, and international VAT obligations. It explains filing deadlines for sole proprietorships, partnerships and...
A WisdomTree chart shows a truly global market‑cap weighted portfolio composed of roughly 50% equities, 30% fixed income, and a surprisingly high 12.7% gold, making gold the third‑largest asset class. The analysis estimates the total market value of gold at...
Cayman Finance reports that the Cayman Islands’ reinsurance sector has surged, with licensed companies increasing from 58 to 113 and total assets exceeding $101 billion at the end of 2025. Premiums written grew from $9.3 bn in 2020 to $30.2 bn, driven largely...
