In a landmark move, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to let asset managers issue crypto-tokens representing fund shares on public blockchains like Ethereum — a major step toward modernising fund infrastructure and engaging younger investors. 💠 Why It MattersUntil now, tokenisation in the UK was restricted to private chains. Allowing public...
After trillions of dollars poured into artificial intelligence this year, global investors are increasingly divided over whether the world is witnessing a genuine industrial revolution — or inflating another speculative bubble. According to BofA Global Research, 54% of fund managers now believe AI stocks are in a bubble. Yet, 90% of those same investors remain...
Britain is turning to Australia’s $1 trillion superannuation sector to attract long-term overseas investment and reshape its own pension system. 🔹 Strategic Talks AheadExecutives from AustralianSuper, Aware Super, and Macquarie, alongside regulators such as APRA, will meet with UK ministers — including Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, Investment Minister Jason Stockwood, and Pensions Minister Torsten Bell...
Global asset management giant Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has unveiled a new division aimed at channeling retirement savings into private market investments — a move that could reshape access to alternative assets for millions of savers. 🔹 Strategic Context:The launch follows an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump directing regulators to make it easier for...
Investors are pouring money into U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at an unprecedented rate — with inflows surpassing $1 trillion so far in 2025, according to State Street Investment Management. Key insights: 📊 “Any market correction might slow the pace but it wouldn’t halt the trend,” said Matthew Bartolini, Global Head of Research Strategists at State...
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) raised its full-year net interest income (NII) forecast after strong performance across trading and investment banking propelled the bank past third-quarter profit expectations. Key takeaways: CFO Jeremy Barnum added that consumer and small business credit metrics remain stable, underscoring a resilient U.S. economy despite slowing job growth. 💬 “It was another...