Blackrock and Deutsche: Biggest Losers in China?
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Investment management giants, BlackRock Inc. and Deutsche’s DWS, are anticipating stricter regulations due to an ongoing congressional investigation into their investments in Chinese companies, which are deemed national security threats.
UBS Exclusive: A Decade-Long $bn Fraud Case
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UBS, one of the prominent players in the financial industry, has reached a settlement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), agreeing to pay a whopping $1.44 billion.
Lazard hired to lead Riverside’s $1bn Sale
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The energy sector has been an active industry, and investors are keeping an eye out for new opportunities.
JP Morgan: Fitch’s Next Downgrade Target?
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A warning has been issued by Fitch Ratings analyst, Chris Wolfe, regarding the possibility of rating downgrades on multiple U.S. banks, including major institutions like JPMorgan Chase.
Goldman’s New Strategy: High Grade Bonds
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Goldman Sachs have issued fresh debt offerings in the US high-grade market, taking advantage of the current window for bond sales before the cyclical summer slowdown typically seen towards the end of August, according to Krugman Insights intel.
Ares’ New Investment Strategy Uncovered: Chelsea FC
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Ares Management Corp., a US-based investment firm, is reportedly considering shifting its investment away from Crystal Palace FC to rival Chelsea FC.
Brookfield’s $150bn Target: An Exclusive Deep-Dive
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Brookfield Asset Management, a leading infrastructure investment specialist based in Toronto, has identified exceptional opportunities to acquire commercial property at discounted prices, thanks to strong fundraising efforts for real estate and other investment strategies.
Apollo Exclusive: Private Credit Now New Investment Focus
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Apollo Global Management has achieved a significant boost in its profits during the previous quarter, and this is in large part due to the rising demand for private credit.