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North American fund managers boost currency hedging
Digital Transformation

North American fund managers boost currency hedging

Losses from unhedged foreign exchange exposure have pushed almost all North American fund managers to hedge forecastable currency risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Northleaf closes USD $450 million asset-based fund
Venture Capital

Northleaf closes USD $450 million asset-based fund

The close gives Northleaf fresh firepower to back specialist receivables and royalty deals as private credit firms hunt for new income sources.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh
Fintech

Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh

New deposit tools aim to cut transfer errors and speed up on-chain funding, as users can now move Coinbase holdings into Kraken without wallet addresses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance
Public Sector

AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance

Demand for bankable UK infrastructure schemes is rising as advisers warn weak business cases keep private capital on the sidelines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals
Higher education

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Colter Bay backs Vertical Aviation with AUD $115m loan
Oil and Gas

Colter Bay backs Vertical Aviation with AUD $115m loan

Fresh capital will help Vertical Aviation refinance bank debt and fund aircraft buys as private credit gains ground in Australian lending.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Nvidia & Wall Street launch $500bn AI funding push
Semiconductors

Nvidia & Wall Street launch $500bn AI funding push

The tie-up could unlock financing for AI data centres as demand for computing power outstrips the balance sheets of cloud providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Executives trust AI despite errors, Workiva survey finds
Digital Transformation

Executives trust AI despite errors, Workiva survey finds

Only 11 per cent of executives said their data was ready for AI, even as 84 per cent trusted its output without human review.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Renew Risk launches interconnector risk module with Aviva
Risk & Compliance

Renew Risk launches interconnector risk module with Aviva

Greater detail on cross-border cable hazards could curb mispricing as insurers and investors weigh Europe's expanding interconnector network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
European tech exits set to rise as pricing gap narrows
Software-as-a-Service

European tech exits set to rise as pricing gap narrows

A narrower pricing gap and rising listed tech shares suggest European private exits could recover later in 2026, ScaleX Invest said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

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Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Fintech

Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use

Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026
Fintech

Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026

The tie-up will give TT users access to regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures, broadening institutional trading options from late 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Blue Cloud gains NSE listing as Africa push lifts growth
5G & Beyond

Blue Cloud gains NSE listing as Africa push lifts growth

The dual listing could improve liquidity for shareholders as Blue Cloud pursues overseas contracts, including a USD $250 million Ghana project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Masttro launches cash projection hub for closed-end funds
Risk & Compliance

Masttro launches cash projection hub for closed-end funds

Family offices with heavy private market holdings could get earlier warning of liquidity squeezes as Masttro automates closed-end fund cash-flow forecasts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bitazza Thailand completes Travel Rule setup with Sumsub
Fintech

Bitazza Thailand completes Travel Rule setup with Sumsub

Thailand's digital asset firms face tighter anti-money laundering checks as the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares to enforce the Travel Rule.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift

The governance shift gives the fintech a clearer ownership structure as it seeks deeper ties with major banks and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Zerocap expands crypto trading with Integral technology
Crypto

Zerocap expands crypto trading with Integral technology

The move gives institutional clients real-time cross-currency pricing and tighter risk controls as Australia's digital asset rules harden.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Northern Trust expands digital asset reporting with Lukka
Crypto

Northern Trust expands digital asset reporting with Lukka

Institutional clients will gain consolidated digital asset records as the bank links wallets, exchanges and blockchains into existing reporting systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month