Leadership Races Funding

Beware of the ‘Ponzi funds’ that are hiding in plain sight, says strategist

The rise of thematic funds leads to Ponzi-like situations, say researchers.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Pope warns the Vatican pension fund needs reform; employees demand transparency

Pope Francis is warning that the Vatican's troubled pension fund faces a “serious imbalance” and cannot guarantee future obligations without “urgent structural” reforms

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Container Store Doesn't See Funding Deal With Beyond Closing

The $40 million deal represented a financial lifeline for the company that has experienced dwindling sales and quarterly losses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help build a strong portfolio

Dividends, bitcoin and Beyoncé stir ETF interest.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister

In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Leveraged hedge funds magnified August market sell-off, Fed says

US central bank report pins blame for trading volatility partly on investors that had taken on too much debt

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.

Trump picks hedge fund exec Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

President-elect Trump announced a barrage of new picks for key roles in his administration, including hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be his treasury secretary. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Elon Musk's xAI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion in New Funding Round

The artificial-intelligence company has told investors it raised $5 billion in its latest funding round.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

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