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The Investor’s DilemmaMarkets are in flux. Geopolitical events continue to impact commodity prices, fueling inflation fears that keep bond yields elevated, even as central banks signal rate cuts. This disconnect means traditional debt instruments, which investors often turn to for safety, are not performing as expected. “In the last two years, policy rates have been cut in many places, including India. Yet, market yields on debt instruments have risen, already pricing in fear and worries about inflation,” notes Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO of DSP Asset Managers.This environment leaves many investors caught between absorbing equity market swings or accepting diminished…

Bitcoin holding above $81,000 gave the broader market room to run today. The short squeeze crossed $300 million in total liquidations, and the beneficiaries were spread across privacy tokens, Layer 1s, and AI plays. Here are the five biggest movers from the last 24 hours. 1. Zcash (ZEC) – +36.95% | $571.76 ZEC is the standout performer of the session. The rally has two drivers: a sector-wide bid on privacy tokens alongside Monero and Dash, and a Kaiko report published on May 5 that flagged unusual pre-listing derivatives activity in ZEC ahead of a Robinhood announcement. The combination of a…

Apollo asset-backed finance unit swings to loss after MFS hit Financial Times Source link

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Capital Market Authority (CMA), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) are today, announcing their first joint Quality Management audit inspections. The Quality Management audit inspections will help to strengthen capital markets oversight within the UAE. This collaboration builds on the recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and the Capital Market Authority, to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information relating to the regulatory oversight of auditors within their respective jurisdictions. The inspections will specifically assess…

Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) has established the Committee on Digital Autonomy for Universities (DAU) to address dependence on Big Tech. The committee consists of executives from UNL and SURF, as well as the Director of the Government CIO Office, and is working on a joint vision and roadmap. The impetus for this comes from vendor lock-in, geopolitical risks, and loss of control over digital infrastructures. The House of Representatives has already called on the government to “enter into a structural partnership with educational institutions aimed at countering dependence on non-European tech companies.” There are concerns about Big Tech, publishers,…

Claim 55% Off TipRanksRoadzen Inc ( (RDZN) ) has issued an update. On May 4, 2026, Roadzen Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors and a placement agency agreement with Maxim Group LLC for a registered direct offering of 4,705,870 ordinary shares at $1.70 per share, with the transaction closing on May 5, 2026 and generating gross proceeds of about $8 million before fees and expenses. The company plans to use the net proceeds primarily for working capital and general corporate purposes, with the option to repay outstanding debt, while agreeing to a 20‑day restriction from May…

Corporate demand for efficiencyCross-border complexity creates friction for multinational operations. According to Bain & Company, 34% of CFOs identify this as a leading challenge.Fragmented foreign exchange markets, delayed settlement cycles and the requirement for pre-funded accounts all add operational cost. Stablecoins and tokenised deposits offer near-instant, programmable transfers that can operate continuously across time zones.The ability to reduce delays and enable faster reuse of capital could unlock trapped liquidity. This could improve capital efficiency and reduce operational complexity for financial institutions.Use cases are already appearing in foreign exchange, collateral management and corporate treasury operations. Speed, programmability and continuous availability offer advantages…

Private equity-backed businesses have a growing appetite for international expansion, despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty facing regional mid-market companies. According to the latest research from BDO, more than three-fifths of PE-backed businesses (64%) are looking to enter new international markets, ranking it as the biggest opportunity for growth over the next six months. The firm’s bi-monthly Economic Engine survey of 500 mid-market businesses – companies with revenues between £10m and £500m – shows that while domestic growth remains a priority for private equity-backed companies, investment will also spread into other territories over the next 12 months, including North America, Asia-Pacific…

Torch-RWA announced the upcoming launch of TRCH, its ERC-20 utility token designed to support governance, staking, referrals, and platform access within the Torch-RWA tokenization exchange. Issued through Torch’s in-house ICO, TRCH emphasizes transparency, user protection, compliance, and sustainable long-term growth of the real-world asset ecosystem. Atlanta, GA 30338, Georgia, United States, 10th Feb 2026 – Torch-RWA today announced the upcoming launch of its native utility token, TRCH, designed to drive adoption, governance, and value creation across the Torch-RWA Tokenization Exchange. Built on modern tokenomics principles and informed by the evolution of utility tokens over the past decade, TRCH is engineered to…

Funds managed by two South Korean private equity firms – Premier Partners and UCK Partners – delivered the highest returns among the Korea Scientists & Engineers Mutual-aid Association’s (SEMA) exited private equity vehicles over the past five years. Source link