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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

The Guardia Civil have arrested two people in the coastal town of Torre del Mar for their alleged involvement in a real estate fraud that caused financial losses of around 829,289 euros in the Axarquía district and other Andalusian provinces. The investigation, which began in December 2025, attributes 20 counts of fraud to the detainees and focuses on a former employee of a real estate agency in Torrox who, according to the Guardia Civil, continued operating with company documents after being dismissed. The main suspect is accused of aggravated fraud, misappropriation, identity theft and money-laundering, while the second detainee reportedly…

Choosing Your Tax Regime for FY26-27As the financial year 2026-27 approaches, Indian taxpayers face a critical strategic decision: choosing between the old and new tax regimes. The new regime, now the default, offers lower income tax rates but significantly limits deductions. For individuals who benefit from tax-saving investments and expenses, the old regime remains the primary choice, particularly for leveraging Section 80C benefits. Recent tax law changes, including adjustments to capital gains on mutual funds and the removal of indexation benefits on some debt instruments, add complexity to this planning.Understanding the Old vs. New RegimesThe new tax regime simplifies taxation…