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Wessex Premier Cowes Sports face Division 1 Newport in the final of the Isle of Wight Senior ‘Gold’ Cup at Beatrice Avenue at 19:45 this evening (Friday). The Yachtsmen have won the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious trophy over the past 3 seasons, with Port last lifting the Gold Cup in 2022. Cowes have had a somewhat unconventional route to the final with a walkover against Ventnor at the quarter final stage of the competition followed by a no show from Isle of Wight champions Whitecroft & Barton Sports in their semi. Newport got to the final the hard way,…

Actively managed by PineBridge Investments, the VanEck CLO Opportunities Fund seeks high income and attractive total return through exposure to CLO equity and junior mezzanine debt, building on the success of VanEck’s CLO ETF suite, which includes CLOI for investment grade CLOs and CLOB for mezzanine CLOs. The Fund is an unlisted interval fund with no secondary market, and shares are illiquid, redeemable only through limited quarterly repurchase offers (typically 5-25% of shares) that may be oversubscribed or suspended. It invests in complex CLO debt and equity with elevated credit risk and potential for loss. Leverage and distributions, including return…

The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Bernard Owusu, has called for a stronger link between Ghana’s recent macroeconomic stability and tangible improvements in workers’ livelihoods, stressing that stability alone is not enough without real economic impact. Speaking during the 2026 May Day celebrations held at Jackson Park in Koforidua on Friday, May 1, 2026, Mr Owusu said May Day remains a “proud moment in the life of every worker,” dedicated to honouring the dignity of labour and reaffirming the collective commitment to building a just and prosperous nation. He acknowledged the government’s efforts in restoring macroeconomic stability,…

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Introduction Nigeria’s aviation industry is steadily becoming one of the most attractive investment spaces in Africa. Over the past few years, the sector has shown clear signs of growth, with new airport infrastructure, the launch of indigenous airlines, wider access to aircraft financing, and a marked improvement in Nigeria’s compliance with global aircraft financing standards. Notably, the country’s Cape Town Convention compliance rating has risen from 49% to over 75%, strengthening confidence among lenders and aircraft owners.​ Beyond regulatory improvements, there has been growing engagement between Nigerian operators and international aviation and finance institutions, reflecting renewed confidence in the market.​…

WHY THIS MATTERS The appointment of Stephanie Allen, a former senior advisor at the SEC, is a major strategic “moat-building” move for KAST. By bringing in a spokesperson who advised the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, KAST is signaling that it intends to lead the “regulated stablecoin” era through radical transparency rather than regulatory avoidance. This is essential as stablecoin transaction volumes surged to $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing traditional credit card networks. As KAST deploys its $80 million Series A across 170 countries, having a policy heavyweight ensures that its expansion into North America and the Middle East remains compliant…

SEI, a fintech and management accounts provider, is partnering with global alternative asset manager Carlyle to expand access to private market investments across wealth and retirement channels.The collaboration will include the development of new joint products, among them model portfolios. SEI and Carlyle will also partner to provide private-market strategies for the defined contribution market.“One of the most common questions we hear from clients is how to allocate to private markets,” said Michael Lane, head of asset management at SEI, in a statement. “Our objective with Carlyle is to help simplify that decision by providing more streamlined access to a…

A former minister of Defence, Lt-Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), has said the ongoing construction of the Takum Modern Market will position Taraba State as a major economic destination in Nigeria. Danjuma stated this during an inspection of the facility in Takum, headquarters of Takum local government area. The elder statesman said the market was designed to meet international standards and to attract both local and foreign investors upon completion. According to him, the project has the potential to transform the economic fortunes of Taraba State and to significantly improve the state internally generated revenue. “Soon, Taraba will become the…

Bitcoin BTC$77,297.96 rose more than 1.2% during the European morning to reach just shy of $77,500 for a lift of about 1.7% in the last 24 hours.The broader digital asset market, as measured by the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), also ticked higher, up around 0.95%.Bitcoin’s gains came on above-average volume, with 24-hour activity running 15% above its seven-day average, indicating steady participation, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.Derivatives markets may tell a more cautious story. Open interest in the June 26 $76,000 put option surged 22.5%, pointing to increased demand for downside protection near current price levels. The…

Click the following to learn more about Mood Swings: I write a lot of articles, but this one is extra special. You see, I finally get to reveal something I’m very excited to share with the world. About 28 years ago, I came up with an idea for a more accessible trading card game called Mood Swings. The idea behind it is simple. Trading card games are a lot of fun, but Magic, while amazing, can be complicated. Mood Swings is my attempt to make something simpler. Here’s how it works. When you buy a Mood Swings game, you get…