Introduction In a bid to bolster China’s economic recovery amid domestic headwinds and external uncertainties, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on Monday injected 382 billion yuan (approximately US $53 billion) into the banking system via seven-day reverse repurchase agreements at a rate of 1.40 percent . After 135 billion yuan of maturing repos rolled […]

A Landmark US$5 Billion Investment IFCX, one of Asia’s leading international real estate brokerage holding companies, has secured a strategic investment of over US$5 billion from Black Spade Capital, the family office chaired by Macau casino magnate Lawrence Ho. The agreement, formalized at a signing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 20, 2025, marks a […]

Key Points: SSE’s revised investment blueprint British utility SSE announced on Wednesday that it will scale back its planned capital investment over the next five years by approximately £3 billion (about $4.04 billion), trimming total spending from £20.5 billion to £17.5 billion (Reuters). This 15% reduction reflects a confluence of factors—project delays, supply-chain disruptions, and […]

DP World has unveiled a US $2.5 billion investment programme for 2025 designed to bolster its end-to-end supply-chain capabilities across four continents (DP World). This landmark commitment underlines the company’s confidence in sustained global trade growth, even as macroeconomic headwinds persist. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO, emphasized that “global trade is evolving […]

Introduction Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) gathered over 1,000 board members and senior executives in Riyadh for its second Directors’ Gathering, underscoring the Kingdom’s ambition to refine governance across its rapidly expanding global portfolio. Launched in 2023 as a cornerstone of PIF’s corporate excellence agenda, the forum has grown into a flagship event for […]

Introduction In a bold move to reinvigorate foreign direct investment (FDI), the UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is crafting a new Investor Visa aimed at channeling global capital into cutting-edge industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, and life sciences. Announced quietly in mid-May, this initiative represents a significant policy pivot from […]

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, better known as Masdar, today solidified its reputation as a sustainable finance pioneer by issuing US $1 billion in green bonds. This landmark transaction brings the total outstanding under Masdar’s Green Bond Programme to US $2.75 billion, underlining the company’s commitment to financing the global energy transition. Issuance Structure […]

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has inked landmark agreements worth a combined potential investment of up to $11 billion with three leading U.S. asset managers—Franklin Templeton, Neuberger Berman, and BlackRock. Announced during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, these pacts form a critical pillar of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint to […]

President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to Riyadh has culminated in a landmark announcement, marking a significant turning point in the economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has pledged to invest a staggering $600 billion in a series of strategic deals with the U.S., a move that promises […]