Ramp, a financial operations platform, has successfully completed its Series E funding round, achieving a valuation of $16bn. The funding, which reached a total of $200m, was led by Founders Fund, the company’s initial and primary investor. Other participants in this financing round included Thrive Capital, D1 Capital Partners, General Catalyst, GIC, ICONIQ Growth, Khosla […]
The race to launch the first-ever U.S. spot XRP and Solana ETFs took a critical step forward this week, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a public comment period on Franklin Templeton’s dual ETF filings. While the move does not guarantee approval, it signals rising institutional interest in altcoin exposure—especially as legal clarity […]
Department store giant Kohl’s (KSS -4.09%) stock performance over the last three years shows how important it is for investors to periodically assess a company’s long-term prospects. You should also periodically check how a company is progressing to see if you should give up and instead invest in a stock with better prospects. If you […]
Will focus on Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach markets DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that Berkley Bloodworth has joined the firm as a Senior Associate on […]
In the pre-2008 lending boom, American banks sold their dodgiest “subprime” loans to investors around the world. When the U.S. housing bubble burst and borrowers defaulted en masse, a global financial crisis ensued. Brussels now wants to loosen the rules governing the practice, meaning banks would need to put aside less capital against the loans […]
On June 11, 2025, Vanguard filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a multi-class active ETF structure. The filing requests approval of a structure where Vanguard can operate one class of shares as an ETF, while having one or more classes that are not exchange-traded. Vanguard already has approval to launch […]
Following an LGC roundtable discussion held in partnership with IFM Investors, Phelim Bolger from IFM Investors explores a less publicised opportunity to deliver for pension beneficiaries and the UK economy. Sponsored opinion from IFM Investors. Phelim Bolger, executive director, IFM Investors Infrastructure has leaped up the UK agenda, both for the government and investors. Policy changes […]
A constant gripe among private banking CEOs in the region is the dearth of quality talent. With leadership in short supply, private banks are increasingly turning to their senior investment ranks to fill critical regional or market head roles. It’s not a new playbook, but it’s gaining momentum. Could this be a silver bullet to […]
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank presidential candidate, Zou Jiayi, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed at the latter’s office at the secretariat. During their meeting, the visiting AAIB presidential candidate sought cooperation from the finance adviser regarding the forthcoming election scheduled to be held in Beijing […]
Circle’s IPO: A Game-Changer for Crypto and ETFs Circle Internet Group’s recent IPO has sent shockwaves through the financial and crypto markets, marking a pivotal moment for the stablecoin issuer and the broader digital asset ecosystem. Debuting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “CRCL,” Circle’s stock surged from its initial […]
