Saturday, June 13, 2026
22.2 C
London

Strategy

Beyond the Hype: The Unkept Promise of Microfinancing

Journalists once hailed microfinancing as a powerful tool to lift people out of poverty. Small loans, they argued, could help the poor start businesses...

BlackRock Private-Credit Fund Sees Redemption Surge to 13%, Caps Withdrawals at 5%

BlackRock’s private-credit fund received redemption requests totaling 13% of its net asset value from shareholders in the latest quarter. That marks an increase from...
spot_imgspot_img

Ken Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in SEC Cherry-Picking Probe

Bond Investor Ken Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Probe Ken Leech, the former chief investment officer of Western Asset...

FISA’s Section 702 Expires: What’s Next for U.S. Foreign Surveillance and Privacy?

A key United States surveillance authority, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), is set to expire...

Navigating the Cosmos: Why Space ETFs Can Leave Investors Adrift

Certain thematic exchange-traded funds offer exposure to the space industry, but investors may find the landscape difficult to navigate. These...

Worried About a Tech-Stock Bubble? Europe Offers a Safer Haven for Your Portfolio

Global markets are showing signs of strain. Some investors are concerned a tech-stock bubble may be forming. The rally...

From Gilded Age Rails to Trillionaire Empires: The Financial Blueprint for Modern Fortunes

The Gilded Age of the late 19th century saw industrialists build more than railroads. They fundamentally reshaped the American...

Global Oil Stockpiles Plummet as Iran Conflict Fuels Urgency for Ceasefire

Global oil and fuel reserves held by businesses and governments have declined sharply since the onset of the U.S.-Israeli...