Venture capital funding in India slipped to USD 2.4 billion during the first quarter of 2025, down from USD 2.6 billion recorded in the final quarter of 2024, as global-economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions prompted investors to tread more cautiously. Despite the modest quarter-on-quarter decline, industry experts emphasize that nothing fundamental has changed in India’s […]

Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled the Mirae Asset Global Allocation Fund IFSC, a close‑ended Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with an initial target corpus of $200 million (plus a green‑shoe option of an additional $200 million). Launched through the firm’s International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)–regulated IFSC branch at GIFT […]

A landmark study by education marketplace MSM Unify reveals that global investment in green bonds for educational institutions has surged to USD 15 billion, underscoring the sector’s accelerating commitment to sustainability and carbon‑neutral campuses. Market overview: A booming green bond landscape Green bonds have moved from niche instruments to mainstream fixtures in global fixed‑income markets. […]

In a dramatic turn of events amid intensifying US-China technology tensions, Nvidia has announced a charge of $5.5 billion related to its H20 artificial intelligence chip following new export restrictions imposed by the US government. These measures, which have sent ripples through global semiconductor markets, mark yet another chapter in the ongoing battle for technological […]

In a move that is poised to reshape both travel and payment industries, HRA Experience—an innovative Web3-powered travel and payment ecosystem—has secured a €35 million investment from a private investor in Abu Dhabi. This significant capital injection not only validates the company’s ambitious vision but also marks a turning point in the integration of blockchain […]

In a landmark collaboration that underscores a growing trend toward ethical investment practices worldwide, ASB Capital—a purpose-driven asset management firm—has unveiled plans to launch a new global equity Shari’a compliant fund in partnership with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). This innovative fund, domiciled in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated by the Dubai […]

In a transformative move set to reshape Pakistan’s mining landscape, the World Bank’s private investment arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has committed to extend a $300 million A-loan to finance the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project. This deal, part of a broader strategy to bolster sustainable growth and economic inclusion, is expected […]

In a day marked by extreme volatility and mounting uncertainty, U.S. Treasury investors found themselves reeling from a sharp selloff that sent yields soaring to levels unseen in years. Despite President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on new tariffs—a move intended to ease market pressures—the global bond market remained jittery. In what some analysts called a […]

In a bold and forward-looking address at the 14th Annual Investment Conference (AIM Congress 2025), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 7 to 9, 2025, His Excellency Zayed bin Aweidha, CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG), delivered a comprehensive keynote that examined global economic challenges while offering a nuanced perspective […]

In a stunning turn of events, Wall Street was thrust into turmoil on Monday, April 7, 2025, as the S&P 500 opened with a significant gap lower, reaching levels not seen since mid-January 2024. The dramatic decline is the latest chapter in an unfolding saga that began with President Donald Trump’s sweeping announcement of new […]