Investment

Digital Investment Apps are the Most Popular in Singapore

3 months 3 weeks ago
Investment

According to analysts of UnaFinancial, digital investment apps are used by 35.9% of Singaporeans aged 15+. The next most popular apps in the country are those designed for e-commerce and BNPL, used by 34.6% and 24.6% respectively

P2P Investments, Bonds and Deposits Build an Optimal Portfolio in 2024

4 months 1 day ago
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Robocash specialists analyzed 9 different investment assets to determine the optimal portfolio structure. The research examined 10 portfolio allocation models* and considered asset correlations. The Black-Litterman model portfolio promises the highest returns in 2024 but suggests allocating all funds to crypto. “Of course, this approach contradicts the idea of diversification and significantly increases the risks of investments”. - the... more

Blackstone Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sony Payment Services

4 months 1 day ago
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Blackstone today announced that Private Equity funds managed by Blackstone have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Sony Payment Services Inc., one of Japan’s leading payment service providers, from Sony Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group. Sony Bank will roll over a certain portion of its equity and will continue to support the growth of SPSV as a minority investor.

Sezzle Board of Directors Authorizes US$5 Million Stock Repurchase Program

4 months 1 week ago
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Purpose-driven digital payment platform, Sezzle, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to US$5 million of its outstanding shares of common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Spectrum Markets Becomes Associate Member of the Italian Association of Certificates and Investment Products (ACEPI)

4 months 2 weeks ago
Investment

Spectrum Markets (“Spectrum”), the pan-European trading venue for securitised derivatives, has become associate member of the Italian Association of Certificates and Investment Products (ACEPI), reinforcing its commitment to enhance knowledge, transparency and investor protection around structured retail products. Spectrum is the first MTF to join the Association, confirming its pioneering approach in strengthening the industry advancements... more

WealthKernel Announces Strategic Expansion into US Equities Trading

4 months 2 weeks ago
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WealthKernel, a wealthtech provider of digital investment solutions, today announces the launch of US equities trading for new and existing clients. This strategic move positions WealthKernel among the select group of API-first companies to offer institutional-grade UK and US equities trading at highly competitive prices.

Virgin Money Adds Pension Capability to FNZ Platform

4 months 2 weeks ago
Investment

Virgin Money has announced the launch of a new pension offering, enhancing its digital platform and further extending its partnership with FNZ. The innovative digital investment solution was initially launched in April 2023, and aimed to make investments more accessible, straightforward and transparent for UK retail investors.

EIB Signs Up to €35Million Loan Agreement with Exeger for Scale-up of Cutting-edge Solar Cell technology

4 months 2 weeks ago
Investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement of up to €35 million with the Swedish clean tech company, Exeger, which manufactures the ground-breaking solar cell technology Powerfoyle. The operation is backed by InvestEU, the financing instrument designed to support more than €372 billion in additional investment toward EU policy priorities in the period between 2021 and 2027.

European Retail Investors Signal Bearish Sentiment on DAX 40

4 months 3 weeks ago
Investment

Spectrum Markets (“Spectrum”), the pan-European trading venue for securitized derivatives, has published its SERIX sentiment data for European retail investors for November, revealing a sharp decline in sentiment towards the German DAX 40 index, reaching 93 points this November, its lowest point in the past two years. The benchmark index DAX 40 comprises the 40 largest German stocks listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Citi Leads Strategic Investment Round in Colombian Fintech Supra

4 months 3 weeks ago
Investment

Citi has led a strategic investment round in Supra. Far Out Ventures and H20 Capital also participated in the financing round. Supra is a Colombian fintech that enables cross-border payments and treasury solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that participate in import and export activities.

European Investors Start Making Bold Moves

4 months 3 weeks ago
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European household assets have grown by 51% over the past 10 years. By the end of H1 2023, they totaled €34.08 trillion. This is approximately €93k per citizen aged 18+ compared to €62k a decade earlier.

Confluence Announces Partnership with Manaos to Provide SFDR Reporting Solution

4 months 3 weeks ago
Investment

Confluence Technologies, Inc., a global technology solutions provider helping the investment management industry solve complex investment data challenges, today announced a partnership with Manaos, a modular platform built to simplify how institutional investors centralize portfolio data, connect ESG information, and report on the sustainability of their investment.

Eurobank Asset Management MFMC Invests in Mintus

4 months 3 weeks ago
Investment

Mintus Global Limited (Mintus), announces that Eurobank Asset Management MFMC (Eurobank Asset Management), a 100% owned subsidiary of Eurobank S.A. (Eurobank) has acquired a minority stake in Mintus Global Limited (Mintus). This investment will trigger further collaboration between the parties in the field of alternative investment asset categories.

UK’s Energy Supply Needs Over £900 Billion Investment to Reach Net Zero by 2050

4 months 4 weeks ago
Investment

The UK’s energy supply could require more than £900 billion in capital expenditure to achieve net zero by 20501, opening up a significant opportunity for public and private capital in enabling a successful transition, according to a new report published by NatWest and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today.