Asset Management
The Great Cash-Out: Is Private Credit’s Golden Era Facing Its First Real Test?
A surge in redemption requests hits major private credit funds. Is this a sign of investor remorse, a smart rebalancing, or a crack in a $1.7T market?
The Great Re-Allocation: Why BlackRock Says Volatility is Forcing a Historic Shift to Private Markets
In a new era of volatility, BlackRock reports a massive client shift from public stocks to private markets, reshaping the future of global investing.
The Asset in the Living Room: Deconstructing the Investment Strategy of a High-Yield Home
A country home used for film shoots offers a powerful lesson in asset monetization, alternative investments, and the future of the “as-a-service” economy.
Hedge Fund Billions, AI’s Big Bet, and the Economy’s Pulse: Decoding the Future of Finance
A hedge fund titan’s massive payday, an AI reckoning in finance, and key economic data reveal the major shifts shaping the future of investing.
The £4 Million Ghost Prison: A Stark Lesson in Asset Mismanagement and Public Finance
An empty UK prison contaminated with radioactive gas is costing taxpayers £4mn annually, a stark case study in asset mismanagement and public finance.
The Unwanted Gift Portfolio: An Investor’s Guide to Managing Misallocated Holiday Assets
Unwanted holiday gifts are a microcosm of a core financial challenge: managing misallocated assets. Learn to apply professional investing strategies to your gifts.
Precedent or Peril? A Cold War Gold Deal and the $300 Billion Question of Russian Assets
A 1968 UK-Soviet gold deal is being cited as a precedent for seizing Russian assets. This analysis explores why the comparison is flawed and the risks involved.
Ares Management’s Next Conquest: Why the Credit Giant is Targeting Private Equity’s Throne
Ares Management, a private credit giant, signals a major move into private equity, seeking a “transformative” acquisition to capitalize on banking’s retreat.
2025 in Review: The 4 Seismic Shifts That Redefined Asset Management
2025 was a year of seismic shifts in asset management, driven by AI, blockchain tokenization, an ESG reckoning, and a complex new macroeconomic reality.
Marblegate’s Strategic Play for Raistone: The Future of Fintech and Supply Chain Finance
A deep dive into the Marblegate-Raistone deal, exploring its impact on fintech, supply chain finance, and the future of strategic investing.
The €260 Billion Question: Can Frozen Russian Assets Rebuild Ukraine?
EU and G7 leaders are in tense talks over a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a massive loan to Ukraine, a move with huge implications.
Unlocking a Financial Fortress: The High-Stakes Plan to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets
High-stakes talks in Brussels could unlock billions from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. A look into the complex financial and political chess game.