Family office increases allocations to direct investments for the next 12 months by Released | Sep 23, 2020 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices flagged a mood of caution, cash conservation, and monitoring investment opportunities.
Cobalt demand for 5G technology to challenge electric vehicles by Andrea Zander | Sep 21, 2020 The need for larger rechargeable batteries and more energy storage for 5G technology is expected to significantly boost demand for cobalt over coming years and potentially pit the sector against electric vehicle makers.
Urban vertical farming network holds $170m first close by Andrea Zander | Sep 17, 2020 Infarm has held a $170 million first close of a Series C funding round expected to reach $200 million.
Report says net-zero emissions to cost $2t per year by Released | Sep 16, 2020 The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) estimates that additional investments required to achieve net-zero-carbon economy goals will require an estimated $1 trillion to $2 trillion per year.
Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs Asset Management launch alternative risk-premia indices by Released | Sep 16, 2020 Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) have launched a comprehensive suite of 21 alternative risk-premia benchmark indices.
Phoenix American forms partnership with Alternative Investment Exchange by Released | Sep 16, 2020 Phoenix American and Alternative Investment Exchange have announced an integration partnership to provide a seamless, fully digital purchase process for client funds.
Hedge fund industry posts fifth month of positive returns by Released | Sep 15, 2020 As Wall Street experienced its best August since the 1980s, the hedge fund industry posted its fifth consecutive positive month, returning 2.42 percent in August.
Newly emerging disruptive threats to UHNWI space by Released | Sep 15, 2020 Newly emerging disruptive threats, as well as major shifts in demographics and consumer expectations, have begun to spur change on this front
Global wealth market declines 7% in 2020 by Released | Sep 14, 2020 The global wealth market will decline by 7 percent in 2020 due to the coronavirus, but will increase by $7 trillion in 2021.
Climate risks could impair U.S. financial system, report finds by Kali Persall | Sep 11, 2020 Climate change poses a major risk to the stability of the U.S. financial system and to its ability to sustain the U.S. economy.