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Institutional investors are largely maintaining their exposure to private credit despite recent negative headlines surrounding the asset class, new research has found. A survey of more than 50 global institutional investors, family offices and wealth managers by Hedgeweek and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) found that two-thirds (66 per cent) said recent stress in private credit was having minimal or no influence on their allocations. Just 14 per cent of respondents said they were pausing or reducing allocations. Read more: Largest private credit fundraises H1 2026 The findings follow concerns about parts of the private credit market, with several…

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A Florida college student has been arrested after U.S. investigators accused him of putting malware inside video games uploaded to Steam, one of the world’s biggest PC gaming platforms. According to the FBI and federal prosecutors, the games looked real and could be played, but they secretly infected players’ computers after installation. Investigators said the malware stole passwords, personal data and cryptocurrency wallet details.Who is Zyaire Wilkins? FBI arrests student accused of using Steam games to steal cryptocurrency from victims (FBI)Authorities believe about 8,000 people were affected and at least 80 crypto wallets were hacked, leading to losses of more…

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Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counter-terrorism police The murder of firebrand politician Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through the British establishment, prompting fresh debate around the safety of public figures.  An unapologetic straight-talking stateswoman, Widdecombe served as an MP for 23 years, and was famed for controversial outspoken views on abortion, gay rights and women’s issues.  Despite her divisive nature, Widdecombe managed to win fans away from the political arena thanks to a memorable run on Strictly Come Dancing and other unlikely forays into reality TV. Now, as the investigation into her murder evolves into a terrorism probe, serious questions are being asked of…

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However, several technical and operational challenges need to be addressed before the system becomes operational. TBS Report 14 July, 2026, 09:35 pm Last modified: 14 July, 2026, 09:43 pm Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected”> Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved the introduction of “Scrip Netting”, commonly known as intraday trading, in a move aimed at increasing market liquidity and modernising the country’s capital market. The decision was taken at a commission meeting today (14 July), paving the way for the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) to introduce the…

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Shriram Asset Management Company has announced Refreshed Fund Opportunity (RFO) for its three hybrid funds, introducing a refreshed investment strategy and investment framework across the schemes.According to a press release by the fund house, the partner opportunity offer period is open from July 15 to August 7 to mutual fund distributors.The fund house said that in an uncertain market environment, predicting which asset class will outperform has become challenging. Equity, debt, gold and silver have historically delivered varying levels of risk and return across market cycles.Also Read | NFO Insight: Can Abakkus Large & Mid Cap Fund help investors navigate…

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Story highlights Child care options and costs can vary widely from country to country Report: In the US, single parents spend 52.7% of their income on child care costs Finding the right child care can be a frustrating – and expensive – process for parents around the world, from New York to Nairobi. Access to adequate child care for all has become a “global” need, said Shelley Clark, a demographer and professor of sociology at McGill University in Canada, who has studied child care and other family dynamics. “We can think of iconic images like The Atlantic monthly cover of…

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Democracy and capitalism are undergoing a crisis of confidence, as rising levels of inequality, corruption, and poor accountability have led citizens to seek alternatives.  Free-market economies have been widely blamed for these ills, but some still argue that the free market promotes pluralism and protects civilians against authoritarian coercion. The evidence that liberalism, which is a corollary of capitalism, is undergoing a deep crisis is overwhelming. The increasing loss of trust in basic government institutions by large majorities of the public, flagrant corruption among officeholders, and the rise of right-wing extremists are all symptoms of the crisis.…

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