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Raenest enters US market with new stablecoin and stock investing products
On Thursday, Raenest, a Nigeria-based cross-border remittance company that offers multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, unveiled four new products at its annual community event, Raenest Exchange. The new suite, which includes...

‘Compounding is magical’: Anupam Mittal shares investment tip to build Rs 100 crore empire; bets on gold, SIPs
Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal has shared investment tips for young investors, who are in their 20s and 30s, stressing that the power of compounding, what he calls “magical”, can help build a Rs 100 crore empire over time. In an interview with...

Invest more in girls, stakeholders tell govt on International Day of the Girl Child
Gender rights advocates have called on the government to strengthen laws protecting girls from gender-based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), and other harmful practices. While acknowledging progress in empowering girls through education,...

A top investment banker's views on M&A, the markets, and making it in financial services
Anu Aiyengar, Global Head of Advisory and M&A at J.P. Morgan , sits down with American Banker's Editor-in-Chief, Chana Schoenberger, to discuss what it's like to be an investment banker today, what her clients are asking about, and what she's...

Government to invest £20m in Greater Leys over 10 years
The funding, part of the UK-wide Pride in Place Programme, will support long-term community improvements in the Oxford neighbourhood. The Pride in Place Programme is aiming to invest in disadvantaged neighbourhoods across the country. Councillor...

We must Empower Unite and Invest in Every African Girl-Child – Spindrella Kelly
In celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, Nigerian techpreneur, humanitarian, and founder of Kardashev Technologies Ltd, Princess Dr. Spindrella Anaekpeluchi Kelly, has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the advancement,...

"Bro, you sabi invest": Reactions as young man buys expensive brand-new truck, shows it off
A young Nigerian man became an online sensation after he spent millions of naira to acquire a brand-new truck, proudly flaunting his latest achievement in a viral video that left many people amazed Social media users flooded the comment section...

Bali Property Investment Guide & 2026 Outlook
Spend a week in Bali, and something becomes obvious: it’s not just a holiday island anymore. The roads are fuller, cafés are buzzing, and villas are sprouting everywhere. Bali’s quietly transforming into a serious contender on the...

'Zero returns in 14 years': Investment banker warns silver rally may be all retail hype
Silver has finally broken past its 2011 peak of ~$48/oz in USD — but investors expecting fireworks may want to temper their excitement. As Vivek Sharma, Head of Investments at Estee-Gulaq, points out, the shiny metal has delivered zero returns in...

Ardersier is Chinese energy giant’s preferred site to invest £1.5 billion in the UK’s largest wind turbine plant
Ardersier is Chinese energy giant’s preferred to invest £1.5 billion in the UK’s largest wind turbine plant.The Port of Ardersier in the Highland Green Freeport is the preferred site of a Chinese energy giant to invest £1.5 billion in the UK’s...

Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Doors: All Clients Welcome To Invest
Morgan Stanley, one of the largest investment firms in the US, announced on Friday that it will broaden access to crypto investments for all clients, including those with retirement accounts. This shift, reported by CNBC, allows financial advisors...

Avaada to Invest ₹36,000 Crore in Renewable Energy Projects Across Gujarat
The Avaada Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat to invest ₹36,000 crore in large-scale renewable energy projects across the state. The landmark agreement underscores Avaada’s commitment to driving India’s...

Alok Sama on AI and how to invest in the future of technology
Matthew Partridge: What is your book, The Money Trap, about? Alok Sama: It’s a memoir of my six-year journey as the president and chief financial officer of SoftBank Group International, working for SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. Son is an...

Tamil Nadu To Set Up INR 100 Cr Fund Of Funds To Invest In Startups
SUMMARY The Co-Creation Fund, which is a fund of funds (FoF), will invest in the funds of VC firms that invest in startups based in Tamil Nadu CM Stalin also released Inc42’s ‘The State Of Tamil Nadu Startup Ecosystem Report 2025’ at the Tamil...

Chinese wind turbine maker to invest up to $2 billion in Scottish factory
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy will invest up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) to build a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland which could create up to 1,500 jobs, it said on Friday. Britain is seeking to...

Dutch government and Luxemburg consortium to invest €200 million in Groningen AI factory
Funding for an AI factory in Groningen has been secured. The Dutch government and regional authorities had previously committed 130 million euros to the facility, which will allow businesses and research institutions to explore artificial...
Google to invest ₹88,000 crore in data centres, AI in Vizag over three years: Andhra CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that tech giant Google will invest ₹88,000 crore over three years in data centres and Artificial Intelligence projects in Vizag. Indicating that this would be the “single...
AstraZeneca to invest $4.5 billion in its Virginia manufacturing facility
AstraZeneca announces that it will invest $4.5 billion in its new manufacturing facility in Virginia, a proposed increase of $500 million to support the enhanced manufacturing capability of a broader range of medicines including cancer treatments....

Morgan Stanley Allows All Clients to Invest in Bitcoin, Crypto Funds
TLDR Morgan Stanley will allow all wealth management clients to invest in bitcoin and crypto funds. The new policy includes clients with retirement accounts under Morgan Stanley’s advisory platform. Previous restrictions required clients to have...

Invest in ASX outside over-priced banks - Morningstar
The Australian sharemarket presents many investment opportunities despite high valuations for most quality companies, according to Morningstar. The investment research firm said concentration was a risk in Australia, with more than half of the 32%...