Two major Indian infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) — Oriental Infratrust and IRB InvIT Fund — are gearing up for their first-ever bond issuances, collectively aiming to raise over ₹26 billion ($297 million) between October and November, according to banking sources. 📊 Key Details 🏦 Why It MattersThese issues mark a growing trend of InvITs tapping...
Bank of America Global Research reported that gold funds saw record inflows of $8.7 billion in the week ending Wednesday — the largest weekly inflow ever recorded, according to EPFR data. The surge came as gold prices hit an all-time high of $4,381.21 per ounce on Monday before retreating to around $4,092.60/oz, as traders took...
The global hedge fund industry has reached an all-time high of $4.98 trillion in assets under management (AUM), marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth, according to a new report from Hedge Fund Research (HFR). The surge was fueled by nearly $34 billion in fresh inflows during Q3 — the largest quarterly inflow since 2007....
Crypto trading powerhouse FalconX announced plans to acquire 21Shares, one of the world’s leading crypto investment managers with over $11 billion in AUM, as it strengthens its position in the fast-growing crypto ETF market. The deal follows the U.S. SEC’s recent decision to clear multiple new spot crypto ETFs — including those tied to Solana...
Asset management giant T. Rowe Price has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch its first actively managed crypto ETF, marking a major milestone for the $1.77 trillion firm as it expands beyond traditional equities and bonds. The proposed ETF would invest in 5–15 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, aiming...
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund — Norway’s $2 trillion fund — reaffirmed its commitment to drive all 8,500 portfolio companies toward net-zero emissions by 2050, even as the U.S. retreats from climate commitments under new policy reversals. 🔹 Tougher Oversight, Clearer ConsequencesThe updated climate plan raises scrutiny of corporate climate lobbying and allows the...