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Yogyakarta. Economic growth across the ASEAN+3 region is expected to slow to around 4% in 2026 and 2027 as escalating geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions, and global trade uncertainty weigh on the outlook, according to Catharine Kho. Speaking at a session titled ‘ASEAN Regional Economic Outlook and Fiscal Policy’ at Gadjah Mada University, Kho said the region is entering 2026 from a relatively strong position after performing better than expected last year despite global tariff tensions and trade disruptions. “We would expect growth this year to be slightly slower at about 4% for this year and next and inflation to trend…

Some investors continue to accumulate altcoins even as the cryptocurrency market remains stalled amid falling trading volume and weakening investor sentiment, according to the analysis. Trading volume is rising for altcoins excluding the five largest assets by market capitalization: Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and BNB. It added that trading remains concentrated in altcoins despite the market downturn, and that the uptrend in altcoin trading volume is still intact. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: CryptoQuant Some investors continue to accumulate altcoins even as the broader cryptocurrency market remains sluggish, according to an analysis. On May…

Mumbai: Edelweiss Mutual Fund (Edelweiss MF / EMF / EAMC) has rolled out a new integrated outdoor campaign on the midcap fund category, turning a widely overlooked market reality into a sharp investor insight: many of India’s most recognised and fastest-growing businesses are midcap companies. Built on the thought that “market leaders don’t always exist in the large cap category,” the campaign challenges the common perception that category leadership belongs only to large-cap companies. Through familiar consumer-facing brands and everyday business examples, the campaign highlights how several companies already shaping India’s consumption and business landscape are part of the midcap…

“The situation is improving but there’s still work to do, particularly around tech infrastructure and connectivity. What Larnaca has is potential. The airport, the upcoming marina and city development projects, and the city’s lower operating costs are real advantages. What’s needed now is a more coordinated push to attract companies and retain talent,” the CEO of CFI Cyprus, Elie Aoun suggests. While most fintech companies in Cyprus are clustered in Limassol, Aoun chose Larnaca as the firm’s base. He tells GOLD how he envisions it becoming a successful new business hub, especially as investors are increasingly being drawn to it…

By Laura Matthews, Anirban Sen, Manya Saini and Niket NishantNEW YORK/BENGALURU, May 27 (Reuters) – Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are making a big push to attract top institutional investors and hedge funds, a move that could ripple through traditional finance even as the trading sites still have a ways to go to gain broad use.Such markets have exploded in popularity and growth over the past year from retail traders and are now increasingly turning their attention to the lucrative client base ​of deep-pocketed financial institutions and investment firms with the financial firepower to place large block trades.“Hedge funds need…

A $250 million medical clinic launched by Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson is shutting down after scaling too quickly and burning through cash left it “no longer financially sustainable.” When the Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic opened in Wyoming in 2023, Hoskinson claimed it would become the “Mayo Clinic of the West,” where a wide variety of specialised healthcare would be available to locals from the rural region. However, despite the fanfare, in December 2025, two concreting firms created by Hoskinson, which were helping to expand the clinic, announced 136 layoffs. The clinic itself then announced a further 40 job cuts…

By Meng FanrongLUOYANG, May 27 (China Economic Net) – A new milestone in China-Pakistan collaboration was reached on May 23 with the unveiling of the China-Pakistan Economic and Cultural Exchange Centre (CPECEC) in Luoyang, Henan Province. The plaque unveiling ceremony was held at the landmark facility Heluo Post (Heluo Yi).The unveiling ceremony of Heluo Yi, photo provided to CENSpanning over 5,000 square metres across a four-story standalone building, the centre is designed as a service platform integrating trade and investment promotion, cultural exchange, education and research.With support from the Pakistani government, the centre will feature a dedicated Pakistan national theme…

The author argues that the wealth management industry has spent a decade preparing for the generational wealth transfer. It has expanded alternatives allocations in portfolios. However, it has not modelled the off-register asset base and its valuation path once these assets come under stress. The following article is from Tatiana Collins (pictured below), CEO of Ingenie, a London-based investment intelligence platform for private markets, and partner at Synthesis, a Japanese advisory group. The editors are pleased to use this content; the usual editorial disclaimers apply. To comment, email tom.burroughes@wealthbriefing.com and amanda.cheesley@clearviewpublishing.com   Tatiana Collins …

Ireland’s residential property market is expected to continue recording steady price growth through 2026 despite softer price movements in the opening months of the year, according to new analysis from Bank of Ireland. The bank said recent Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) data showing a 0.3% decline in February and flat growth in March should not be interpreted as a major slowdown, arguing that weaker activity is typical in the first quarter before the summer trading period. Alanna Gallagher, editor of HomeandStyle.ie said: “Affordability continues to be an issue, but the weather through February and March also played its part,…

London’s partner hiring market may have cooled a little from last year’s record highs, but veteran City headhunter Scott Gibson says activity remains exceptionally strong by historical standards.Speaking on The Non-Billable Podcast, Gibson, co-founder of recruitment consultancy Edwards Gibson, says competition for top partners remains intense – particularly in private equity, finance and other private capital-driven practices.Edwards Gibson recorded a record number of London partner moves in 2025. But Gibson says that even stripping out last year’s exceptional activity levels, the market would still be operating close to historic highs.He says the gap between the top US firms and the…