‘The private markets hold tremendous growth potential’

In an increasingly volatile economic landscape marked by geopolitical tension and market unpredictability, Hamilton Lane’s Co-CEO Juan Delgado arrived in Israel to advance the firm’s activity in the country. Hamilton Lane is one of the world’s largest and most established investment firms, standing out as a global leader in private market investments. Hamilton Lane specializes […]

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U.K. Tech Entrepreneurs and Investors React to Increased Capital Gains Tax

The U.K. government’s recent decision to raise capital gains tax (CGT), along with hikes in National Insurance contributions and changes to carried interest taxation for venture capital (VC) fund managers, has sparked significant backlash from technology entrepreneurs and investors. Announced by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, these measures are part of a broader strategy aimed at […]

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Over $10 Billion Spent on Campaign Ads in the 2024 Election Cycle

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, campaign spending has reached unprecedented levels, with over $10.5 billion dedicated to campaign advertisements across various races, from the presidential election down to local contests for county commissioner. This figure, compiled by the ad-tracking firm AdImpact and analyzed by NPR, marks an increase of $1 billion compared to […]

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Boeing’s Strategic Shift: Dismantling Diversity Efforts Amid Financial Pressures

In a surprising move reported by Bloomberg News, Boeing has dismantled its global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department, a decision that raises significant questions about the company’s commitment to these values in a time of financial strain. This announcement comes as Boeing seeks to strengthen its financial position amidst ongoing challenges, including a prolonged […]

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Trump Faces Major Financial Setback as Truth Social Stocks Plummet

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly seen his net worth decrease by approximately $1.3 billion, primarily driven by the steep decline in the stock value of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) set to merge with his social media platform, Truth Social. This financial downturn is particularly notable as it […]

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Continued fighting, cited for reduced Israeli growth projection

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a news conference after announcing that he will sign an order to seize Palestinian Authority funds and transfer them to the families of victims of Palestinian attacks, at Israel’s Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023. (photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS) The Finance Ministry revised its growth forecast for 2024 […]

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HSBC Announces $3 Billion Share Buyback Amid Strong Q3 Earnings

London, UK — HSBC Holdings plc, Europe’s largest lender, made headlines on Tuesday with the announcement of a substantial $3 billion share repurchase program. This decision comes on the heels of a third-quarter earnings report that surpassed analysts’ expectations, underscoring the bank’s robust financial performance driven by strong retail banking and wealth management services. Strong […]

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CGAP’s Take: How Can Inclusive Finance Tackle Food Security? | Blog

Food security is among the top global development priorities. Like most of the pressing challenges faced by humanity today, food security is a complex and multidimensional problem as it implies making food available, affordable, nutritious, and produced sustainably. And, despite private investment growth in food systems during the past decade, the indicators that track these […]

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Ukraine’s Diia: A Digital Lifeline in Times of Crisis | Blog

Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, over 14 million people (almost a third of Ukraine’s population) have fled their homes, with an estimated 3.7 million people displaced internally and 6.5 million seeking refuge globally. The loss of homes and destruction of hundreds of medical and educational centers have gravely impacted people’s access to healthcare […]

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Everyone Loves Drama: Changing Financial Norms With Edutainment | Blog

Everyone loves a little drama – especially when it’s not our own.  Television programs are a great source of dramatic entertainment. We anticipate a new season’s release, watch each show with delight, and discuss them at length with our family and friends. Bridgerton, a widely popular English-language drama on Netflix, sparked conversations about racism, classism, […]

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