Charles Schwab’s announcement of its planned $660 million acquisition of Forge Global Holdings represents a watershed moment in the ongoing transformation of how retail investors and registered investment advisors access private market investments. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2026, positions Schwab at the forefront of a rapidly evolving landscape where […]

Ripple has completed a landmark strategic investment round of $500 million, valuing the financial technology company at $40 billion, marking one of the most significant funding events in the cryptocurrency sector this year. The investment round was led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, with participation from prominent digital […]

The global private equity landscape has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in the third quarter of 2025, with total investment reaching an impressive $537 billion across 4,062 deals worldwide. This substantial figure, reported in a comprehensive analysis by KPMG’s quarterly private equity pulse report, marks a notable increase from the same period last year and […]

Global foreign direct investment experienced a troubling 3 percent decline in the first half of 2025, marking the continuation of a protracted two-year slump that has gripped the international economy. According to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the sustained downturn reflects a complex […]

In a development that could reshape India’s telecommunications landscape, New York-based private equity firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) has entered advanced discussions to inject between USD 4 billion and USD 6 billion (approximately Rs 35,000 to Rs 52,800 crore) into Vodafone Idea (Vi), one of India’s most financially distressed telecom operators. According to a report […]

In a bold strategic move, global logistics major DP World has announced an additional investment of US $5 billion in India, a commitment made during the ongoing India Maritime Week 2025 that underscores its ambition to deepen its footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing infrastructure markets. This fresh infusion is in addition to the […]

In a strategic executive reshuffle aimed at bolstering America’s economic resilience, JPMorgan Chase has appointed seasoned banking veteran Jay Horine to spearhead its ambitious $1.5 trillion investment initiative focused on companies deemed critical to U.S. national security. The announcement, detailed in an internal memorandum reviewed by Reuters, marks a significant restructuring within the bank’s leadership […]

In a groundbreaking move that positions the Central Asian nation at the forefront of digital finance innovation, Kyrgyzstan has officially launched a national stablecoin alongside a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance. The announcement was made by President Sadyr Japarov on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s […]

The United Arab Emirates has solidified its position as one of Africa’s most strategic investment partners, ranking fourth globally behind the United States, China, and the European Union, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. Speaking at the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, Bin […]

Eurostar is embarking on a transformative journey that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of European rail travel with an unprecedented €2 billion investment in fifty state-of-the-art double-decker trains. This bold strategic move represents one of the most significant investments in high-speed rail infrastructure in recent European history, designed to deliver unparalleled luxury, substantially increased passenger […]