HKEX, Bursa Malaysia Launch Co-Branded Index, Sign MOU to Enhance Market Connectivity
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and Bursa Malaysia signed an MOU to deepen market connectivity, launching the co‑branded HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index. The index tracks the 60 largest listed firms, allocating roughly 60% weight to Hong Kong companies and 40% to Malaysian firms. The agreement also covers dual listings, exchange‑traded funds, Shariah‑compliant securities and carbon‑market initiatives. HKEX highlighted the move as part of its strategy to build a multi‑asset ecosystem and attract global liquidity amid heightened macro uncertainty.
US Takes Stake in Graphite Miner Syrah Resources
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is converting a $31 million loan into roughly a 20 percent equity stake in Australian graphite miner Syrah Resources, making it the agency’s second‑largest shareholder. An additional $15 million will be disbursed to Syrah’s Balama mine in...
How Canadian Tax Policy Shapes Business Investment Decisions
Canadian tax policy shapes where and when companies invest by influencing after‑tax returns, compliance costs, and certainty. Businesses weigh federal and provincial rates, capital cost allowance rules, and the availability of investment credits to model cash flows. Unclear guidance or...
Resilience and Readiness Across the Sterling Monetary Framework
The Bank of England is deepening its repo‑led, demand‑driven liquidity framework, with market‑wide facilities now supplying roughly a quarter of sterling reserves. Short‑Term Repo borrowing averages about £100 billion ($125 bn) and Indexed Long‑Term Repo about £70 billion ($87.5 bn) each auction, while the...
Vantiva - Estimated Operational Results Full Year 2025
Vantiva reported estimated 2025 results showing a 7% drop in sales to €1.736 bn (about $1.9 bn), driven mainly by a weaker dollar and a steep decline in its Video segment. Adjusted EBITDA surged 33% to €145 mn (≈$157 mn), reflecting cost efficiencies and...
Helios Consortium Offer for CAB
On 12 February 2026 the Helios Consortium announced a cash offer to acquire all outstanding CAB Payments shares at US$1.15 per share. The offer is now backed by shareholders controlling roughly 52.7% of CAB’s capital, making it the only firm, deliverable bid...
Financial Analysis: Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) & Phio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PHIO)
Phio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PHIO) and Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) are small‑cap biotech stocks compared across nine investment factors. Phio enjoys stronger institutional backing (57% vs 12%) and a higher consensus target price of $14, implying over 1,000% upside, while Galectin’s target is...
Financial Analysis: Quaint Oak Bancorp (OTCMKTS:QNTO) & Shore Bancshares (NASDAQ:SHBI)
Shore Bancshares (NASDAQ:SHBI) outperforms Quaint Oak Bancorp (OTCMKTS:QNTO) across virtually all evaluated metrics. Shore delivers a 2.6% dividend yield with a modest 27% payout ratio, while Quaint Oak’s 1.0% yield is backed by a 133% payout, raising sustainability concerns. Profitability...
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Understanding Accounting in Private Equity Funds
Private equity (PE) funds buy underperforming companies, improve operations, and exit through sales or IPOs, requiring a distinct accounting approach. Their partnership structures, long‑term illiquidity, and control stakes force modifications to standard U.S. GAAP and IFRS rules. Key differences include...
IBA Delivers Strong FY 2025 Results with Solid Execution in All Segments
IBA reported FY 2025 revenue of €620 million (≈$682 million), a 24% increase driven by a 44% surge in its Clinical segment. Adjusted EBIT rose 58% to €27.4 million (≈$30 million) and net profit grew 38% to €12.7 million, while gross margin slipped to 32.2% due...
The Big Problem with UK Investment Trusts
UK investment trusts, a £250bn (≈$317bn) market, face chronic discounts of 20‑40% to net asset value, eroding investor confidence. The article attributes the discount to entrenched external managers and fee structures that reward assets under management rather than performance. Ben...
Air India Express Raises Borrowing Limit to ₹17,500 Crore Amid Losses, Turbulence
Air India Express lifted its borrowing limit by 25% to ₹17,500 crore (≈ $2.1 billion) to fund near‑term operations after FY25 losses surged to ₹5,822 crore (≈ $702 million) despite a 26% revenue rise. Debt climbed 61% to ₹10,087 crore (≈ $1.2 billion), now exceeding the airline’s ₹16,033 crore (≈ $1.9 billion)...
Pet Care Startup Vetic Reports Rs 63 Cr Revenue and Rs 66 Crore Loss in FY25
Indian pet‑care platform Vetic posted FY25 revenue of roughly $7.6 million, a 2.5‑fold jump from the prior year, but its net loss widened 63% to about $8 million. The surge was driven by strong growth in both pet‑food sales, now 46% of...
UK Watchdog Hits Bank of London with New Client Freeze
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has ordered Bank of London to halt onboarding new clients, citing deficiencies in its anti‑money‑laundering and risk‑management frameworks. The freeze, effective immediately, applies to all prospective corporate and retail accounts and could delay the bank’s...
As World Order Fractures, Sanctions Risks Grow
Sanctions risk is rising as the global order fragments, prompting tighter scrutiny of private funds. Vincent Gaudel of LexisNexis Risk Solutions emphasizes that fund managers now act as gatekeepers rather than bystanders. The expanding network of unilateral sanctions forces managers...
Singapore Ramps up Push to Become Asia-Pacific’s Gold Trading Hub Amid Rising Investor Demand
Singapore is accelerating its bid to become the Asia‑Pacific gold‑trading hub, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) outlining four strategic focus areas: capital‑market products, vaulting standards, a dedicated clearing system, and vault...
TVS Srichakra Gets ₹29.47 Cr Demand Notice From Income Tax Authority
TVS Srichakra Ltd received a demand notice for ₹29.47 crore (approximately $3.55 million) covering tax, interest and a proposed penalty for alleged under‑reporting of income in FY 2017‑18. The company says the notice lacks merit and does not expect any material financial impact....
J. M. Smucker: Punishment For Past Mistakes Shouldn't Last Forever (Rating Upgrade)
J.M. Smucker is entering fiscal 2026 with another year of asset impairments and continued under‑performance, leaving its stock down 21% over the past five years. Despite a portfolio of iconic spreads, pet‑food, coffee and baked‑goods brands, recent capital‑allocation missteps have...
Special Dividends Are Not Quite Enough To Make Bnccorp Appealing
BNCCorp (BNCC) remains on a Hold rating as analysts flag overvaluation despite a track record of sizable special dividends. The stock trades at a 13.9‑times price‑to‑earnings multiple and a PEG ratio of 1.3, both above sector averages, indicating stretched valuation....
PRA Consultation Proposes Modernising Liquidity Policy
On 17 March the UK Prudential Regulation Authority released Consultation Paper CP5/26 to modernise the liquidity policy framework. The PRA proposes targeted, proportionate adjustments that focus on Pillar 2 risk management rather than increasing high‑quality liquid assets. Key proposals include assessing liquidity...
IVW: Valuation Plunged To A Multi-Year Low On War-Driven Selloff, Buy The Dip
The iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) has been upgraded to Buy as its forward P/E fell to multi‑year lows amid a war‑driven market sell‑off. Robust earnings growth in the technology sector and a correction in mega‑cap valuations have created...
Treasury and IRS Release March 2026 Proposed Regulations Under Internal Revenue Code Sections 148 and 150
The Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations updating arbitrage rules under IRC §148 and definitional provisions under §150. The changes extend the deadline for rebate overpayment refunds, tighten source‑fund allocation requirements, and add special 90‑day SLGS certificates to the definition...
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Liquidity Vs. Solvency Ratios: Key Differences Explained
Liquidity and solvency ratios are fundamental tools for evaluating a company's financial health, each focusing on different time horizons. Liquidity ratios, such as the current, quick, and DSO, measure a firm's ability to meet short‑term obligations, while solvency ratios like...
FCA Sets Out Next Phase of Smarter, More Effective Regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled its 2026/27 work programme, emphasizing AI‑driven authorisations, generative‑AI document review and a new sandbox for automated data feeds. The regulator plans to keep fee increases to just 1%, the smallest rise since 2017, while...
Pause in Trading Turns to Suspension for KMD Brands
After announcing a pause in the trading of its securities on March 25, KMD is now entering a voluntary suspension in trading. The post Pause in trading turns to suspension for KMD Brands appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.
JSW Benchmarks Itself Against Global Leaders, Says Parth Jindal
Parth Jindal said the recent sale of two IPL franchises for more than $3.4 billion validates a seven‑year bet and he now projects each of the ten teams could be worth $4‑5 billion within a decade. He highlighted JSW Group’s strategic shift...
The Perfect Plan for Transfer Pricing: Why Alignment Is Greater Than Complexity
Donna Frye, managing partner of UHY’s Transfer Pricing practice, argues that alignment—not complex models—is the key to effective transfer pricing for multinational enterprises. She emphasizes starting with people and real‑world operations, then ensuring the economic reality of value creation matches...
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Decision Trees in Finance: A Tool for Analyzing Risks and Outcomes
Decision trees translate complex financial choices into visual, probability‑weighted models, enabling analysts to compute expected values for projects, options, and operational decisions. They underpin binomial option‑pricing for both European and American contracts and are essential for real‑option analysis that can...
BSP Holds Rates at 4.25% in Surprise Off-Cycle Meet- #CapitalMarkets #Finance
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas kept its benchmark policy rate at 4.25% after an unexpected off‑cycle meeting, citing the sharp oil‑price shock from the Middle East conflict. Domestic fuel costs have surged up to 177%, prompting a national energy emergency...
Kushner’s Thrive Holdings in Talks to Raise at Least $2 Billion
Thrive Holdings, the venture‑capital arm spun out of Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, is negotiating a new fundraising round of at least $2 billion. The firm has already locked in $1 billion of capital commitments and is gauging investor appetite for an additional...
IPA Capital Markets Arranges $31M Financing for Nebraska Apartments
IPA Capital Markets, a Marcus & Millichap division, arranged a $31.61 million refinancing for The Flats at Leighton District, a 234‑unit multifamily complex with ground‑level retail in Lincoln, Nebraska. The loan carries a five‑year term, full‑term interest‑only payments and a fixed...
Crosby Enterprises, LLC Announces Voluntary Chapter 11 Filings to Facilitate Financial Restructuring for Three Subsidiaries
Crosby Enterprises filed Chapter 11 cases for its subsidiaries Crosby Tugs, Crosby Dredging and Crosby Marine Transportation in the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 23, 2026. The filings aim to restructure secured debt while keeping daily operations, employee wages and vendor payments...
Lassonde Industries Inc. Announces Its Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results
Lassonde Industries reported fiscal 2025 sales of $2.14 billion USD, a 7% increase year‑over‑year, driven by price adjustments in Canada and higher U.S. volumes. Quarterly results showed Q4 revenue of $560 million USD, up 4%, with operating profit of $52 million USD and...
Arizona Sets Pacing Amid ‘Cautious Optimism’ for PE Landscape
Arizona’s state pension fund is adopting a more aggressive stance toward private equity, citing “cautious optimism” about an improving M&A environment. The fund plans to allocate additional capital to capture opportunities in what it describes as a bifurcated market, where...
Nasdaq Tokenization Plans Could Split Trading Into Two Markets — TD Securities
Nasdaq is advancing tokenization through three parallel projects: settlement upgrades, tokenized share issuance, and support for offshore blockchain venues. TD Securities warns this could create a dual‑market structure where the same stock trades on regulated U.S. exchanges and on offshore...
Sanuwave Announces Record Revenues and Financial Results for Q4 and Full Year 2025
Sanuwave Health reported record Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue of $13.4 million—a 29.7 percent increase—and annual revenue of $44.1 million, up 35 percent from 2024. Gross margin slipped to 74.7 percent in Q4 due to a $486 k inventory write‑off, while adjusted EBITDA...
Federal Reserve Board Announces It Has Made the Joint Findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Required...
The Federal Reserve Board announced it has completed the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.'s request for an exemption under Section 23A of the Federal Reserve...
Veritone Reports Preliminary, Unaudited Q4 2025 Results and Announces Strategic Deal with Oracle
Veritone reported preliminary Q4 2025 revenue of $18.1 million to $30.0 million and a GAAP net loss ranging from $25.1 million to $37.0 million. The company highlighted a strategic multi‑year agreement with Oracle to run its AI solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, aiming to...
GameStop Turned Its $368 Million Bitcoin Stash Into an Options Income Play
GameStop transferred almost its entire bitcoin portfolio—4,709 of 4,710 BTC—to Coinbase Prime and used the coins as collateral for a covered‑call options program. The over‑the‑counter strategy writes short‑dated calls with strike prices between $105,000 and $110,000, earning premium income while...
Memory Maker Micron Weighs Buying Shuttered Japan Display Plant
Micron Technology is in talks to purchase Japan Display's shuttered LCD production plant in Chiba, Japan. The U.S. memory maker plans to repurpose the facility for semiconductor chip assembly and testing rather than display manufacturing. Acquiring the site would give...
Hanover Capital Refis Long Island City Retail Property With $26M Loan
Hanover Capital provided a $25.8 million refinancing loan for Vorea Group’s 52,578‑square‑foot retail development at 10‑04 Borden Avenue in Long Island City. The property, opened in 2024, is 100 percent leased to experiential anchors iFly and Vibe Fitness. Hanover highlighted the asset’s proximity to...
BMO Aims to Increase Business in the U.S., Return on Equity to More than 15% by 2028
Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced a plan to lift its return on equity (ROE) above 15% by 2028, hinging on stronger performance in its U.S. operations, deeper client relationships, and expanded use of artificial intelligence. The bank reported an adjusted...
Everybody Loves Languages Corp. Shareholders Approve Amalgamation with ELL Ventures Ltd.
Everybody Loves Languages Corp. (ELL) announced that shareholders approved its amalgamation with ELL Ventures Ltd., creating a new entity called Amalco. The transaction is slated for completion around April 10 2026, subject to customary conditions. Upon closing, ELL common shares will be...
Portfolio Trading for Rates and Credit Is Live on MTS BondVision
Euronext’s MTS BondVision platform has launched Portfolio Trading for rates and credit, enabling buyside clients to execute baskets of bonds simultaneously via API and GUI. The service, built with dealers and buyside input, already supported trades in European government bonds,...
FASB Declines Airline Settlement Project
The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted not to add a project that would change how airlines record settlement payments from manufacturers for grounded aircraft. Under existing GAAP, such payments reduce the cost basis of the aircraft and are amortized over...
Defense Tech Startups Raise $405 Million in New Funding Rounds
Defense technology startups collectively raised $405 million in recent financing rounds. ORAN Development Company (ODC) secured $45 million in a Series A to build an AI‑native, open‑architecture platform that turns cell sites into distributed compute hubs, a step toward the 6G era. Performance...
East Bay MUD Set to Price $675M in Water Revenue Bonds
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) will price $675 million of water‑system revenue bonds, split between a $329 million green series and a $365 million refunding series. The issuance arrives amid heightened market volatility caused by the Israel‑Iran conflict, yet EBMUD’s strong credit...
Archwest Mortgage Trust 2026-RTL1: Credit Rating Report
Morningstar DBRS issued provisional‑to‑final credit ratings for Archwest Mortgage Trust’s 2026‑RTL1 residential mortgage‑backed securities. The A1 tranche received an A (low) rating, A2 was assigned BBB (low), M1 earned BB (low) and the most junior M2 tranche was rated B...
Private Credit Shakeout Continues, but Investors Are Still Seeking Opportunity Amid the Noise, Says VanEck
VanEck’s Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ) has been hit hard by the private‑credit sell‑off, sliding about 25% year‑to‑date, yet recent trading shows a reversal of sentiment. On March 19 the fund logged a record 1.03 million shares traded and captured roughly $19 million...
IESBA to Look Into the Ethics of PE
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has launched a project to examine whether new ethical standards are needed for accounting firms that operate under alternative practice structures, including those backed by private‑equity capital. Data from the International Federation...