British investors have withdrawn a record £7.4 billion ($9.9 billion) from equity funds since June — marking the longest streak of monthly net selling since the Brexit vote in 2016, according to new data from Calastone. The selloff highlights growing caution among UK investors amid: 🔹 Key Data Points “Investors are questioning whether high global...
Emerging markets saw a strong revival in investor appetite last month as non-resident investors added $26.9 billion to EM equity and debt portfolios, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). This marks a sharp rebound from $21.1B in September and a $5B outflow in October 2024 — signaling renewed confidence in developing economies amid...
Private funding for Southeast Asia’s internet economy reached $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025 — up 15% year-on-year, yet still lagging the global private equity and venture capital growth rate of 25%, according to the annual Google–Temasek–Bain report released this week. While the region’s digital economy remains one of the fastest-growing globally,...
A new wave of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies — publicly listed firms that hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets — is moving beyond Bitcoin and Ether into smaller, less liquid tokens, alarming regulators and investors alike. According to DLA Piper, there are now over 200 DATs with a combined market capitalization of $150 billion,...
All eyes are on Chevron’s Investor Day in New York this Wednesday, where CEO Mike Wirth is expected to outline the company’s next phase of growth following its $55B acquisition of Hess Corp. The event marks a turning point for Chevron after it prevailed in arbitration to finalize the Hess deal — securing a 30%...
Vancouver-based Clio, a global leader in AI-powered legal technology, has raised $500 million in fresh capital led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) — boosting its valuation to $5 billion. The funding underscores the accelerating momentum behind AI tools transforming professional services, as firms seek to automate workflows, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. 🔹 Key Highlights...