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News•Feb 19, 2026
Developed Economies May Take Gold in Milan but Emerging Markets Are Winning Advisors
Emerging‑market equities have outpaced U.S. and European stocks in 2026, with the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF up more than 11% year‑to‑date and 37% over the past twelve months. Wealth‑management firms are responding by raising EM exposure to roughly 10‑12% of client equity allocations, citing diversification benefits and a sizable valuation gap versus U.S. equities. Advisors such as T.J. Kistner, Nate Garrison and Bryan Shipley highlight lower earnings multiples, AI‑related growth in Korea and Taiwan, and the potential for active managers to navigate local risks. While acknowledging volatility and geopolitical headwinds, they argue that disciplined EM weighting enhances portfolio resilience.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Jump Secures $80M Series B Funding
Fintech startup Jump announced a fresh $80 million Series B round, aimed at accelerating its product development and market expansion. The funding was disclosed on Feb 19, 2026, bolstering the company's growth trajectory.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
KKR to Acquire Sports‑team Investor Arctos for $1.4 Billion
Private‑equity firm KKR announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of sports‑team investment platform Arctos earlier this month, expanding its footprint in the sports‑asset class. The deal highlights the growing interest of private‑equity firms in sports‑team ownership and related investment opportunities.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Elevation Point Takes Minority Stake in New Atlanta RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners
Elevation Point has acquired a minority stake in the newly formed Atlanta‑based RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners, a breakaway team that managed about $1.3 billion at UBS Private Wealth Management. The investment gives Hampton Bluff access to Elevation Point’s operational, investment‑banking,...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Integrated Pension Services Acquires BDS Consulting
Integrated Pension Services announced the acquisition of BDS Consulting to deepen its workplace retirement capabilities. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, expands IPS's service offerings for corporate pension plans.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Merit Acquires Former Commonwealth Firm, Adding $208M Practice in Pennsylvania
Merit announced the acquisition of a former Commonwealth firm, expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $208 million practice. The deal enhances Merit’s service offerings and market presence in the region.
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Stone Point Capital Completes Acquisition of Kestra Holdings
Funds managed by Stone Point Capital have completed the acquisition of Kestra Holdings, ending Warburg Pincus’s majority ownership and leaving Oak Hill Capital as a minority stakeholder. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was undisclosed financially and positions Kestra...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Cerity and Verus Merge to Form Mega-RIA Platform
Cerity and Verus announced a merger that will combine their registered investment advisory businesses, creating a larger platform aimed at institutional assets. The deal, disclosed on February 12, 2026, positions the combined entity to accelerate growth in the institutional market.
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