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Looming U.S. Investment Restrictions On China Threaten Diplomatic Outreach
2023-07-13T10:48:55.406898-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/looming-us-investment-restrictions-on-china-threaten-diplomatic-outreach-20230713933/
Any such restrictions are expected to anger Beijing and will be the first test of the new channels of communication that the world’s two largest economies are trying to restore.
Deep Tech In Latin America, Caribbean Is Set To Skyrocket
2023-07-11T11:07:53.577871-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/deep-tech-in-latin-america-caribbean-is-set-to-skyrocket-20230711845/
While the prospect of new factories and more jobs is good news for Mexico, the country and its Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) peers can harbor higher hopes when it comes to deep tech.
Foreign Investors Seem Way More Allocated To Private Equity Markets: India
2023-07-05T12:46:08.361389-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/foreign-investors-seem-way-more-allocated-to-private-equity-markets-india-20230705655/
Over the last 20 years, India received foreign inflows of over $400 billion in private markets (private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate).The cumulative net investments in public markets (public equity and fixed income) for the same period is about $250 billion.
Investing In Space: India Is A Sleeping Giant
2023-06-29T11:38:10.185437-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investing-in-space-india-is-a-sleeping-giant-20230629484/
Russia is steadily fading away as a space superpower, with the sector increasingly a two-horse geopolitical race between the U.S. and China. Could India fill the Russia-sized void?
Amazon Raises Investment In India To $26B By 2030
2023-06-26T10:51:52.205815-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/amazon-raises-investment-in-india-to-26b-by-2030-20230626305/
Amazon said it will take its investments in India to $26 billion by 2030, adding $6.5 billion in new planned investments in an announcement made.
Predictions For Startup Ecosystem In Second Half Of 2023: India
2023-06-19T11:42:28.216947-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/predictions-for-startup-ecosystem-in-second-half-of-2023-india-20230619045/
Globally, most advanced larger nations are expected to see low growth in 2023 and this is impacting sentiment seen noticeably in the funding pace and quantum slowdown.
Interest In Japan Spilling Into Its Startups
2023-06-19T11:31:16.499659-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/interest-in-japan-spilling-into-its-startups-20230619043/
Renewed overseas investor interest in Japan may help the country’s overlooked startups defy a global venture capital slump, according to early-stage investor James Riney.
Investors Eye China's Neighbors As Recovery From ‘Zero-Covid’ Slows
2023-06-15T11:29:32.151259-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investors-eye-chinas-neighbors-as-recovery-from-zero-covid-slows-20230615945/
China's lackluster economic recovery since emerging from strict "zero-Covid" lockdowns has caused weaker sentiment toward the country, prompting investors to look for alternative options — like its near neighbors.
The Coming of Age of The Global Space Economy
2023-06-14T11:44:33.161452-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/the-coming-of-age-of-the-global-space-economy-20230614890/
Despite a severe downturn in global investment last year, the commercial space sector is enjoying a new phase of innovation based on the maturing of first-generation disruptive technologies such as reusable launch vehicles and low-cost satellites.
Institutional Investment In Israeli Startups Dropped By 54%
2023-06-08T11:19:28.301317-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/institutional-investment-in-israeli-startups-dropped-by-54-20230608660/
The direct investments of Israeli institutional bodies in startup companies dropped by 54% in 2022, amounting to half a billion dollars.
Venture Capital To See Less Allocation From Asia Family Offices
2023-06-06T13:01:06.326906-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capital-to-see-less-allocation-from-asia-family-offices-20230606561/
A more cautious approach pending clarity and confidence in the markets is influencing the capital allocations.
Why Tech Stocks Are Thriving On Global Stage Despite Headwinds
2023-06-01T11:08:58.957634-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-tech-stocks-are-thriving-on-global-stage-despite-headwinds-20230601400/
Something is driving technology even when the sector has gone through a period with falling per-share earnings, forecasts of recession, and geopolitical tensions and regulatory threats that remain a constant source of risk to the sector.
Markets Are Sounding Alarms On China's Economy
2023-05-30T12:01:59.527874-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/markets-are-sounding-alarms-on-chinas-economy-20230530305/
Financial markets have been raising red flags recently about China's economy, but an analyst said Wall Street is missing the big picture. Growth in the world's second largest economy accelerated to 4.5% in the first quarter from 2.9% in the fourth quarter.
Venture Capitalists Face Pressure To Divest From China
2023-05-24T12:02:09.349347-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capitalists-face-pressure-to-divest-from-china-20230524083/
Silicon Valley venture capitalists are coming to terms with a new reality: Their once-prized China investments may be victims of a simmering cold war.
UK Leads Europe In Race For Space Investment
2023-05-16T11:51:05.886578-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/uk-leads-europe-in-race-for-space-investment-20230516687/
According to the report, the UK has been the leading destination for space investment in Europe – and second internationally behind the US – since 2015, receiving 17% of global investment.
Asian VCs And Startups Still Grappling With SVB Fallout
2023-05-11T12:54:04.924124-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/asian-vcs-and-startups-still-grappling-with-svb-fallout-20230511506/
It has been more than 60 days since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The lender was based in the US, but the global venture capital, technology, and startup sectors continue to feel the reverberations from the shutdown.
Chinese Investment In Europe Hit 10-Year Low In 2022
2023-05-09T13:54:18.222107-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/chinese-investment-in-europe-hit-10-year-low-in-2022-20230509409/
Chinese investment in Europe plunged to a 10-year low in 2022, as the country’s zero-Covid policy coupled with geopolitical factors like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine weighed on the flow of capital.
Tech VCs Resort To Party Crashing In Middle East During Downturn
2023-05-04T13:37:42.443920-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tech-vcs-resort-to-party-crashing-in-middle-east-during-downturn-20230504248/
Silicon Valley has taken investment from moneyed state-run funds in the Middle East for years. Now that the technology industry is mired in a downturn, those relationships are becoming more desirable, and more visible.
European Shares Fall As Banking Sector Jitters Eclipse Upbeat Earnings
2023-04-26T11:20:15.320660-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/european-shares-fall-as-banking-sector-jitters-eclipse-upbeat-earnings-20230426874/
European shares fell and were set for their biggest one-day drop in a month, as banking sector worries overshadowed initial euphoria from solid earnings by tech giants Microsoft and Alphabet.
African Climate Startups Set To Gain Ground As VC Funding Shifts
2023-04-19T13:36:30.377826-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/african-climate-startups-set-to-gain-ground-as-vc-funding-shifts-20230419587/
The continent’s climate tech startups secured over $860 million in equity funding, representing 3.5x growth amid macroeconomic headwinds last year, making climate Africa’s most funded sector after fintech.
Asian Stocks Hit By Recession Fears, Alibaba Leads Tech Rout
2023-04-18T12:47:49.160744-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/asian-stocks-hit-by-recession-fears-alibaba-leads-tech-rout-20230418524/
Most Asian stock markets retreated recently, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid growing concerns over a U.S. recession, largely softer-than-expected inflation data, and hopes of a pause in the Federal Reserve’s rate hike cycle.
Will Israel’s Hi-tech Sector Be Recognizable By 2024?
2023-04-14T11:23:34.208703-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/will-israels-hi-tech-sector-be-recognizable-by-2024-20230414373/
The Israeli hi-tech sector has long been a powerhouse of innovation and growth, fueling the country’s economy and earning a reputation as a global leader in technology. However, as 2023 progresses, the sector is facing a number of challenges that threaten its core DNA.
Institutional Investments In Real Estate Robust In Q1 2023: India
2023-04-13T11:46:23.469103-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/institutional-investments-in-real-estate-robust-in-q1-2023-india-20230413320/
“Indian real estate investment cycle is now transitioning into a phase to witness secondary market transactions and may see more institutional owners partially or fully divesting portfolios," said a managing director.
Silicon Valley VCs Tour Middle East In Hunt For Funding
2023-04-12T12:10:25.491099-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/silicon-valley-vcs-tour-middle-east-in-hunt-for-funding-20230412267/
Top technology VCs such as Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global and IVP have jetted teams of executives to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in recent weeks.
How China's PE Funds Are Helping Revive Real Estate
2023-03-31T11:43:46.254488-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/how-chinas-pe-funds-are-helping-revive-real-estate-20230331781/
China's efforts to revive the country's embattled real estate sector have taken another step forward with the opening of applications from private equity (PE) companies to set up property-focused investment funds.
Why Europe Struggles To Scale Its Deep-tech Startups
2023-03-30T11:24:03.412991-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-europe-struggles-to-scale-its-deep-tech-startups-20230330726/
European governments are committing large amounts of capital to boost regional deep-tech startups, but investors say a lack of late-stage capital and risk appetite are preventing more domestic deep-tech leaders.
Why Climate Tech Startups Are A Worldly Investment
2023-03-09T12:21:18.249512-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-climate-tech-startups-are-a-worldly-investment-20230309343/
The venture capital community has an opportunity to generate scaled positive change by investing in ESG and impact. One global early-stage venture capital firm invested in all of the climate tech startups mentioned here, and more.
Investors Reveal What’s Hot In Fintech In Q1 2023
2023-03-09T12:19:05.637894-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investors-reveal-whats-hot-in-fintech-in-q1-2023-20230309342/
The global downturn has impacted every sector, but fintech bore the brunt of it as public-market valuations fell off a cliff last year. However, it appears that even though VCs are proceeding more cautiously than before and taking their time with due diligence, they are still investing.
Singapore Private Fund Market Overview
2023-03-03T11:55:46.308997-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/singapore-private-fund-market-overview-20230303079/
After years of pandemic-driven turbulence, the private funds industry in the Asia-Pacific region has fared comparatively well amid the "new normal". With international investors continuing to search for diversified returns.
$185B Australian Fund Ramps Up New York, London Hiring
2023-03-02T10:21:27.052638-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/185b-australian-fund-ramps-up-new-york-london-hiring-20230302008/
AustralianSuper, the nation’s biggest pension fund, is on a hiring spree to add staff in New York and London, driving the expansion of its global footprint with recruits in equities and private markets.
Sequoia Heats Up Startup Investments In India, Southeast Asia
2023-03-01T11:33:13.759064-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/sequoia-heats-up-startup-investments-in-india-southeast-asia-20230301953/
Undergirding their strong conviction is a bet that India and Indonesia and other markets in South Asia will double and triple their GDPs in the next 10 to 15 years, and the public markets and tech companies stand to take a significantly broader role in that surge.
Middle East Tech Startups Are A Hot Emerging Market
2023-02-16T12:15:00.511981-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/middle-east-tech-startups-are-a-hot-emerging-market-20230216409/
The Middle East and North Africa tech startup scene is sizzling, fueled by rapid growth in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, a new crop of cash-rich investors and Egypt’s newest unicorn.
Singapore's GIC Says Still Exploring China Investment Opportunities
2023-02-14T11:04:37.428855-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/singapores-gic-says-still-exploring-china-investment-opportunities-20230214287/
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC said it continues to scout for long-term investment opportunities in China, looking at a wide range of industries, adding that it maintains significant exposure to large markets such as China.
U.S. Aims To Curb Investment In China Amid Security Concerns
2023-02-10T13:10:47.204684-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/us-aims-to-curb-investment-in-china-amid-security-concerns-20230210171/
Growing concerns about China’s military and economic ambitions have lawmakers and the White House weighing yet another effort to restrict Beijing’s access to advanced technologies that could be used in war.
Goldman Sachs Sees China Bounce in Year of the Rabbit
2023-02-08T13:09:02.035498-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/goldman-sachs-sees-china-bounce-in-year-of-the-rabbit-20230208058/
Lunar New Year arrived two weeks ago, and dealmakers crying Gong Xi Fa Cai! are also cheering signs that they may have more work to do in the Year of the Rabbit—especially if the near-freeze on U.S. funds investing in China shows signs of thawing.
Asian PE Firms Must Step Up ESG Reporting Amid Mounting Scrutiny
2023-02-07T13:16:41.076121-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/asian-pe-firms-must-step-up-esg-reporting-amid-mounting-scrutiny-20230207007/
Private-equity firms will need to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is properly implemented in their operations, as investors are increasingly demanding sustainability data to understand the risks to their portfolios from climate change.
Potential U.S. Ban Investment On Chinese Tech Could Hurt These Sectors
2023-02-02T13:16:35.869949-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/potential-us-ban-investment-on-chinese-tech-could-hurt-these-sectors-20230202837/
A ban on U.S. investment in Chinese tech could drive up market volatility — but some sectors may escape untouched, Bank of America analysts said.
Clean Energy Investing Tops $1 Trillion, Set To Beat Money Backing Oil And Gas
2023-02-01T12:34:29.511052-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/clean-energy-investing-tops-1-trillion-set-to-beat-money-backing-oil-and-gas-20230201785/
Investment in cleaner energy is on the verge of overtaking spending on fossil fuels for the first time ever after topping a record $1 trillion last year. "Our findings put to bed any debate about how the energy crisis will impact clean-energy deployment," said head of global analysis at BloombergNEF.
Tiger Global Says India Returns Have 'Sucked Historically' But Remains Bullish
2023-02-01T12:34:12.952023-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tiger-global-says-india-returns-have-sucked-historically-but-remains-bullish-20230201784/
Tiger Global believes India is likely to produce the highest equity returns globally in the future, its partner Scott Shleifer said, projecting high confidence in the key overseas nation even as he admitted that the world’s second largest internet has delivered below average returns for the investor giant historically and the local startup ecosystem is grappling with governance and unit economics challenges.
9th Annual LDV Vision Summit: March 28, 2023 (Virtual Event)
2023-01-31T12:37:23.835523-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/9th-annual-ldv-vision-summit-march-28-2023-virtual-event-20230131718/
Our 9th annual premier global gathering in visual tech goes online to bring to you a mini-Summit that showcases the cutting-edge in computer vision, machine learning and AI solutions to improve the world we live in. Join us for this free event from the comfort of your couch!
PE Deals In Asia Fall In 2022 As Investors Drop China For India
2023-01-26T09:55:56.269312-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pe-deals-in-asia-fall-in-2022-as-investors-drop-china-for-india-20230126538/
Last year’s slowdown in Asia-Pacific deals is linked to the pullback by US institutional investors in China, said Cate Ambrose, chief executive officer of the Global Private Capital Association. Investment capital is being primarily reallocated to India.
Tech Lifts European Shares As Economic Outlook Improves
2023-01-24T12:01:04.758355-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tech-lifts-european-shares-as-economic-outlook-improves-20230124440/
European stocks climbed on Monday, with technology firms spearheading gains, as optimism about the eurozone economy likely avoiding a steep recession overshadowed hawkish remarks from European Central Bank (ECB) officials.
Global Pension Fund Investment Continues Decline In Q4'22
2023-01-24T11:54:26.937251-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/global-pension-fund-investment-continues-decline-in-q422-20230124438/
Global pension fund involvement in deal activity continued its declining trend in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. Overall, 2022 was a slow year for pension fund sponsors, as they were involved in deals totaling $26.8 billion, compared to a whopping $105.57 billion in 2021.
China Property Investment Tumbled 10% Last Year
2023-01-17T07:01:07.241527-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/china-property-investment-tumbled-10-last-year-20230117132/
China’s property investment fell 10 percent year-on-year in 2022, the first decline since records began in 1999, compared with a decline of 9.8 percent in the first 11 months of the year, official data showed.
Clouds Might Be Scattering In China's Venture Capital World
2023-01-12T11:26:17.559143-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/clouds-might-be-scattering-in-chinas-venture-capital-world-20230112968/
The outlook of investing in China is suddenly brightening up as the country gradually phases out its draconian zero-COVID policy, which has caused disruptions in businesses of all kinds and kept the country’s borders shut for the last three years.
Venture Capital Investments In Saudi Arabia Up 72% During 2022
2023-01-11T11:48:59.144881-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capital-investments-in-saudi-arabia-up-72-during-2022-20230111922/
Investments in Saudi startups grew by 72 percent to a record high of $987 million in 2022. According to the "2022 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report," the Kingdom achieved the highest growth of venture capital funding among countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Investors Shift Focus To Growth Stocks China Exposure To Gain
2023-01-05T11:29:28.363355-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investors-shift-focus-to-growth-stocks-china-exposure-to-gain-20230105686/
Investors apparently believe the Federal Reserve has inflation under control after dramatically raising interest rates throughout last year. Now, those higher rates are fueling fears of a recession in the U.S.
U.S. Investors Set To Remain Cool On China Until After 2024
2023-01-03T13:48:53.038691-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/us-investors-set-to-remain-cool-on-china-until-after-2024-20230103579/
Geopolitical issues and high borrowing costs due to interest rate increases will continue to hamper the enthusiasm of US investors on making deals through merger and acquisitions, private equity and venture financing in China this year, according to industry insiders.
Hedge Fund Losses Hasten Tiger Global’s VC Transformation
2022-12-30T11:01:18.025744-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/hedge-fund-losses-hasten-tiger-globals-vc-transformation-20221230484/
Tiger Global Management started out as a traditional stock-picking hedge fund that dabbled in venture investments. Now, after a tumultuous 2022, its startup bets vastly outstrip equities.
Why European Corporates Are Investing $1B In Industrial Tech Startups
2022-12-29T12:33:22.123400-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-european-corporates-are-investing-1b-in-industrial-tech-startups-20221229451/
2022 has seen a surge in corporate investment in European industrial tech startups, with the year’s total set to exceed $1B. This is triple the amount invested by corporates in 2020, and represents nearly 20% of the year’s total investment in Europe’s industrial tech ecosystem.
Europe Markets Close Mixed As Investors Assess China Reopening
2022-12-28T11:52:01.514671-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/europe-markets-close-mixed-as-investors-assess-china-reopening-20221228403/
European markets closed mixed on as investors continued to assess the prospect of China's reopening and the possible headwinds coming down the pike in 2023. Markets are now wary of the prospect of an imminent recession and a potentially prolonged period of sluggish economic growth.
How China’s Tech Giants Could Fare In 2023 After A Bruising Year
2022-12-21T10:25:58.999751-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/how-chinas-tech-giants-could-fare-in-2023-after-a-bruising-year-20221221204/
Billions have been wiped off the value of the country's internet giants including Alibaba and Tencent and companies have posted their slowest growth rates on record. A covid resurgence in China, which the government countered with its strict "zero-Covid" policy of swift and harsh lockdowns in major cities, has hurt the world's second-largest economy.
Southeast Asian VC Firms Expect To Be Pickier In 2023
2022-12-20T12:05:23.486845-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/southeast-asian-vc-firms-expect-to-be-pickier-in-2023-20221220171/
Venture capital firms in Southeast Asia will probably be pickier next year, with valuations plunging and economic headwinds slowing growth in 2022. "The era of easy money is already history," said one founding partner.
Foreign VCs Keep Coming Back To Europe
2022-12-13T10:31:46.811172-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/foreign-vcs-keep-coming-back-to-europe-20221213858/
Foreign investors have been increasing their exposure to European venture capital over the last few years as the continent's VC ecosystem has matured. At the same time, European startups continue to offer attractive valuations for investors, especially when compared to their U.S. counterparts.
Investors Have Been Supporting Food Tech Long Before The ‘Boom’
2022-12-07T11:20:06.316966-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investors-have-been-supporting-food-tech-long-before-the-boom-20221207593/
Today, doomsday headlines are asserting that food tech’s big wave is over. But is it? And what fueled venture capital’s interest in taking on and investing in global challenges like food security, anyway?
Q3 2022 Global Private Market Fundraising
2022-11-30T12:26:05.430689-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/q3-2022-global-private-market-fundraising-20221130299/
But as some GPs—particularly emerging firms—are getting nervous, institutional investors have gained leverage in discussions around fund terms, DEI mandates, and ESG data.
Global Investors Are Bullish Again On China
2022-11-18T11:38:08.390382-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/global-investors-are-bullish-again-on-china-20221118829/
Investors now have a “tactically constructive” view on China after key concerns were addressed by credible policy actions, according to Bank of America’s survey. Some investment banks even upgraded their China growth forecasts following the policy changes.
Investment Giants With $2.3 Trillion Bet on More Market Turmoil
2022-11-17T11:24:29.073288-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/investment-giants-with-23-trillion-bet-on-more-market-turmoil-20221117771/
Tumbling global stock and bond prices this year, together with pain in private equity amid deteriorating deal volume left investors around the world casting their nets far and wide for opportunities.
China Investment Corporation Posts Net Return Of 14.27%
2022-11-15T11:38:16.796198-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/china-investment-corporation-posts-net-return-of-1427-20221115621/
China Investment Corporation, China's major sovereign wealth fund, announced its overseas investments posted a net return of 14.27 percent in U.S. dollar terms last year, and the annualized cumulative 10-year net return reached 8.73 percent in 2021, beating its 10-year performance target by 296 basis points.
In Europe At Least, VC Outlook Is Still Pretty Rosy
2022-11-11T10:19:19.796057-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/in-europe-at-least-vc-outlook-is-still-pretty-rosy-20221111438/
A public market crash, geopolitical turmoil, soaring global inflation and U.S. interest rates don’t seem to have lessened optimism among European venture capitalists for investing in the near term. European VCs have historically been more conservative than their American counterparts — but that may be changing.
Foreign Investors Shun China Stock Rally
2022-11-09T12:10:39.970019-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/foreign-investors-shun-china-stock-rally-20221109302/
Global investors are largely spurning a searing rally for China stocks, with exchange data and market participants pointing to Chinese traders as the main driver of world-beating share price gains amid hopes that the end is nigh for the country’s strict zero-Covid policy.
China’s Venture Funding Tumbles Precipitously After Crackdown
2022-11-08T10:43:39.538181-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/chinas-venture-funding-tumbles-precipitously-after-crackdown-20221108237/
Venture capital investments in China are falling sharply this year, making it one of the worst-performing countries globally after the Communist Party’s crackdown and an overall decline in tech valuations.
European Q3 Venture Trends In Five Charts
2022-11-04T11:12:57.851543-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/european-q3-venture-trends-in-five-charts-20221104111/
Market conditions finally caught up with European venture capital investments in the third quarter of the year, as VC firms adopted a more cautious attitude to investing—though fundraising remained robust.
Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Wealth Fund Is Pushing Deeper Into The U.S.
2022-10-28T10:55:52.594379-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/abu-dhabis-biggest-wealth-fund-is-pushing-deeper-into-the-us-20221028766/
The emirate’s biggest sovereign wealth fund has raised its target allocation range for North America to between 45 percent and 60 percent, and expects activity levels for real estate investments to remain high this year and beyond, according to an annual review.
In Turbulent Times Like These, Hedge Fund Investing Makes Sense
2022-10-25T11:02:41.718728-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/in-turbulent-times-like-these-hedge-fund-investing-makes-sense-20221025576/
The hedge fund industry was launched in the early 1990s and has grown into a $5 trillion global phenomenon. These are scary times for equities as markets trend lower, caught in a vice grip of rising interest rates, inflation and war in Ukraine.
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio: “Longer-term Picture In China Is Still Bright”
2022-10-21T12:22:59.970240-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/bridgewaters-ray-dalio-longer-term-picture-in-china-is-still-bright-20221021453/
While China is dealing with "a lot of uncertainty and a lot of problems," one investor thinks those problems are temporary and is bullish on the country’s long-term prospects. "The longer-term picture in China is still bright," said Ray Dalio, founder, co-chairman, and co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates.
China Is No Longer Just Any Emerging Market
2022-10-19T10:54:03.428635-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/china-is-no-longer-just-any-emerging-market-20221019317/
There’s greater caution on China this year, as stringent Covid controls drag on and as growth takes a backseat. Analysts note longer-term trends of China’s reduced dependency on foreign investment and intellectual property. That’s all on top of Beijing’s crackdown on the internet tech sector and real estate developers in the last two years.
Indian Startups In Focus As Tiger Global Eyes $6B Venture Fund
2022-10-11T09:24:34.064727-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/indian-startups-in-focus-as-tiger-global-eyes-6b-venture-fund-20221011904/
India has emerged as a major highlight in Tiger Global’s plans, even as the New York-based investment firm targets a corpus of $6 billion for its new venture capital fund, according to a letter sent to its limited partners.
U.S.-China Tensions Could 'Supercharge' China's Innovation
2022-10-07T11:48:55.049980-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/us-china-tensions-could-supercharge-chinas-innovation-20221007761/
U.S.-China tensions have pushed Beijing to be more self-sufficient, and that could be a good thing for innovators in China, according to an investment specialist. "One of the unintended consequences of this push and shove between the U.S. and China is that it has just underscored this determination in China to become self-sufficient in a whole variety of industries."
Mukesh Ambani Is Setting Up A Family Office In Singapore
2022-10-07T07:01:09.474674-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/mukesh-ambani-family-office-mukesh-ambani-is-setting-up-a-family-office-in-singapore-the-economic-times-20221007738/
Ambani is the latest in a series of ultra-rich people to pick Singapore for their family offices – the organizations set up to manage the affairs of wealthy clans – joining the likes of hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Google’s $1B Commitment To Support Africa’s Digital Economy
2022-10-05T10:25:56.986212-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/googles-1b-commitment-to-support-africas-digital-economy-20221005639/
Today, Google announced its new cloud region in South Africa, the African nation which is now home to the major global cloud providers on the continent. For Google, this move is part of its broader commitment to invest $1 billion to support “digital transformation” across Africa over the next five years.
Temasek To Step Up Investments Once Market Valuations Drop Further
2022-09-30T12:06:26.363771-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/temasek-to-step-up-investments-once-market-valuations-drop-further-20220930422/
Singapore's Temasek Holdings said that market valuations had not yet priced in a global economic recession and that said the state investor was waiting for further declines before stepping up investments. "Current valuations are not reflecting the risk of downturn we see in the next 12 to 18 months," Temasek's chief investment officer said.
Funds Flock To Southeast Asian Startups As China Loses Sheen
2022-09-29T09:09:08.000922-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/funds-flock-to-southeast-asian-startups-as-china-loses-sheen-20220929365/
Southeast Asian startups are enjoying a boom in fundraising exercises by venture and buyout funds that are chasing bigger returns and turning away from regulatory turmoil in Chinese markets, even at the risk of slower growth.
Chinese Investors Cautious About M&A, But Private Equity Still Hunting For Returns
2022-09-27T12:13:20.707611-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/chinese-investors-cautious-about-ma-but-private-equity-still-hunting-for-returns-20220927251/
Chinese investors have become more cautious about merger and acquisition (M&A) deals because of economic uncertainties, but strategic and private-equity firms are still deploying capital in investments with long-term returns, industry observers said.
This Climate Tech Boom Is Recession-Proof
2022-09-27T12:06:29.044492-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/this-climate-tech-boom-is-recession-proof-20220927248/
Is a global economic recession imminent? That question has been giving many people watching markets sleepless nights. One group, however, seems less worried: climate tech investors.
Global Investors Cut Exposure to China on Rising Risks
2022-09-21T10:12:59.299868-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/global-investors-cut-exposure-to-china-on-rising-risks-20220921982/
Global investors in private equity and venture capital funds say they are rotating away from China as clients are reassessing risks because of the country’s rapidly changing environment. Investors are paring their holdings in the once-booming economy, despite their conviction that long-term growth will continue.
Global Investors Cut Exposure To China On Rising Risks | The Straits Times
2022-09-21T07:01:26.406158-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/global-investors-cut-exposure-to-china-on-rising-risks-the-straits-times-20220921953/
Global investors in private equity and venture capital funds say they are rotating away from China as clients are reassessing risks because of the country's rapidly changing environment. Investors are paring their holdings in the once-booming economy, despite their conviction that long-term growth will continue.
India On The Cusp Of A Capex Boom: Morgan Stanley
2022-09-15T11:52:16.668348-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/india-on-the-cusp-of-a-capex-boom-morgan-stanley-20220915710/
Morgan Stanley highlighted that improved private corporate balance sheets, rising capacity utilization and various government policy initiatives is leading to a revival in India’s capex cycle. The combined capex of both private corporate and government will augment the capex cycle rate and this elevated trend in investment rate is expected to increase the share of corporate profit in GDP.
Institutional Investors Headed For A Tipping Point On Crypto
2022-09-15T11:48:49.889366-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/institutional-investors-headed-for-a-tipping-point-on-crypto-20220915709/
Institutions may soon "flip" on their conservative stance towards crypto, says CIO of crypto asset fund manager Apollo Capital. The Melbourne-based crypto fund manager said that while institutional interest in crypto has been slow in picking up, there are a lot of players that are waiting for the right moment to strike.
China Overtakes U.S. With $306B Corporate Credit Boom
2022-09-14T11:22:07.672516-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/china-overtakes-us-with-306b-corporate-credit-boom-20220914651/
China has surged ahead of the U.S. for corporate bond deals in its yuan credit market in recent months, a rare shift that highlights the deepening impact of the two countries’ diverging monetary policies.
Private Equity Inflow In Proptech Firms Up To $270M In H1 2022: India
2022-09-08T11:18:41.568836-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-inflow-in-proptech-firms-up-to-270m-in-h1-2022-india-20220908358/
The private equity (PE) investment in PropTech firms increased 5 percent to USD 270 million during January-June 2022 as compared to the year-ago period. The relative outperformance has propelled India’s share in global market cap to an all-time high of 3.5%, rebounding from a low of 2.05% on May 19, 2020.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Expected To Do More Private Market Deals As Oil And Gas Thrives
2022-08-29T15:31:06.121100-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/abu-dhabi-investment-authority-expected-to-do-more-private-market-deals-as-oil-and-gas-thrives-20220829876/
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) went through major shifts in its various asset management departments. ADIA remains focused to target private market companies in various geographic markets including the U.S., India, and parts of Europe.
Why Ukraine Is Going All In On Tech To Rebuild Its Economy
2022-08-24T10:46:49.380108-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-ukraine-is-going-all-in-on-tech-to-rebuild-its-economy-20220824650/
The I.T. industry is one of the most significant sectors of the Ukrainian economy. Therefore, investing in Ukraine’s tech sector has become an investment in the country's rebuilding. The tech sector is a powerful driver of the Ukrainian economy. I.T. services exports brought in $2 billion during the first quarter of 2022.
OMERS Investments Steady In A Difficult Market Environment
2022-08-19T11:07:36.038709-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/omers-investments-steady-in-a-difficult-market-environment-20220819458/
OMERS generated a net investment return of -0.4%, or a loss of $0.5 billion, during the six-month period from January 1 to June 30, 2022. Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, the Plan earned a net investment return of 6.0%.
Tiger Global, Yale Cut Stocks Last Quarter As Markets Tumbled
2022-08-17T13:31:21.481961-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tiger-global-yale-cut-stocks-last-quarter-as-markets-tumbled-20220817337/
Some of the biggest U.S. institutional investors, from Tiger Global Management to Yale University’s endowment, were busy dumping stocks from their portfolios in the second quarter as markets cratered.
Tough Times Ahead Warns CEO of Australia’s Largest Pension Fund
2022-08-17T13:11:03.871040-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tough-times-ahead-warns-ceo-of-australias-largest-pension-fund-20220817333/
Consumers and businesses will continue to struggle as global policymakers battle to get inflation under control, the head of Australia’s largest pension fund told recently. “Our view is that there are some pretty tough times ahead,” the chief executive officer of the $182 billion AustralianSuper Pty said.
SoftBank Plans Vision Fund Job Cuts After Record Net Loss
2022-08-12T12:07:25.697481-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/softbank-plans-vision-fund-job-cuts-after-record-net-loss-20220812124/
SoftBank Group Corp is planning to cut headcount at its flagship Vision Fund investing arm, CEO Masayoshi Son said, after a crash in the value of its portfolio pushed his conglomerate to a record quarterly net loss.
With Alibaba Stake Cut, SoftBank's Son Cools Toward China Tech
2022-08-12T12:03:04.927083-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/with-alibaba-stake-cut-softbanks-son-cools-toward-china-tech-20220812123/
SoftBank Group Corp's decision to sell down its Alibaba Group Holding, stake for a $34 billion gain may be aimed at bolstering its finances, but it also underlines how CEO Masayoshi Son has cooled on China tech.
College Endowments Post Biggest Losses Since Financial Crisis
2022-08-09T11:51:11.385011-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/college-endowments-post-biggest-losses-since-financial-crisis-20220809924/
Investments in US college endowments declined the most since the global financial crisis, owing in part to double-digit losses in US equity markets. Endowments lost a median 10.2% before fees for the 12 months through June, according to data.
UAE Aims To Convert Oil Wealth Into Tech Prowess
2022-08-05T11:57:59.531788-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/uae-aims-to-convert-oil-wealth-into-tech-prowess-20220805822/
The Middle East has long been thought of as an oil region, but the United Arab Emirates aims to change this with an intense focus on growing the country’s technology and startup scene. For the first half of 2022, the Middle East region brought in $1.73 billion in investments across 354 deals — a 64% year-over-year growth.
Tiger Global And SoftBank Trim Investments In India By Over A Third In 2022
2022-08-01T07:31:06.419065-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tiger-global-and-softbank-trim-investments-in-india-by-over-a-third-in-2022-business-standard-news-20220801589/
US hedge fund Tiger Global and Japanese investment giant SoftBank have trimmed their investments in Indian start-ups by over a third — from $3.8 billion in the second half of 2021 to a mere $1.08 billion in H1 2022, according to data.
U.K.'s National Trust Makes 'Moonshot' Investments In Climate Tech
2022-07-29T10:26:14.795965-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/uks-national-trust-makes-moonshot-investments-in-climate-tech-20220729515/
The U.K.'s biggest private landowner has dedicated a chunk of its $1.8 billion in assets under management to a testing ground for new ideas on how to tackle climate change. The endowment fund has made what it's calling "moonshot" bets on everything from low-carbon cement production to airplane fuels.
Family Offices Bet Bigger On Startups, Opt For Direct Investments
2022-07-28T08:01:17.458869-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/family-offices-bet-bigger-on-start-ups-opt-for-direct-investments-business-standard-news-20220728459/
Till recently, most Indian family offices tended to invest in startups indirectly by putting their money in venture capital/private equity funds. That’s been changing since 2019, with family offices increasingly investing in companies via direct stakes or as co-investors.
Institutional Investments Into Indian Real Estate Dips 27% In January-June
2022-07-22T12:10:02.915577-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/institutional-investments-into-indian-real-estate-dips-27-in-january-june-20220722236/
Institutional investments in Indian real estate declined by 27% during the first half of 2022 on a year-on-year basis impacted due to global headwinds caused by the geopolitical situation hitting stability and growth world over, showed a study.
China’s $1.2 Trillion Wealth Fund Reorganizes Key Investment Arm
2022-07-21T12:08:10.280349-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/chinas-12-trillion-wealth-fund-reorganizes-key-investment-arm-20220721178/
China’s sovereign wealth fund is merging a unit overseeing billions of dollars in private equity and infrastructure investments into its main operations, according to people familiar with the matter, seeking to boost efficiency after a talent exodus and as offshore investing grows more complex.
Once A Key Driver Of Global Venture Activity, Fintech Investment Slows Around The World
2022-07-18T11:01:46.196913-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/once-a-key-driver-of-global-venture-activity-fintech-investment-slows-around-the-world-20220718002/
As venture capital grew around the world, tracking the fintech market was a fine way to understand the general health of the VC world; when venture was getting bigger, so too was fintech fundraising.
Pension Riches Are No Panacea For Japan’s Startups
2022-07-08T12:36:17.060769-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pension-riches-are-no-panacea-for-japans-startups-20220708644/
Japan’s small-but-growing startup scene has seen some deep-pocketed new entrants in recent years, from Sequoia Capital to SoftBank Group Corp. Now, here comes the entrant with the deepest pockets of them all: GPIF, the world’s biggest pension pool.
U.S. Must Invest In Emerging Tech To Keep Pace With China
2022-07-07T12:31:59.216971-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/us-must-invest-in-emerging-tech-to-keep-pace-with-china-20220707601/
The U.S. government must commit to "meaningful" spending on emerging technologies to keep up with China and other competing nations, according to a report. The Russia-Ukraine conflict shows that the future of warfare lies with emerging technologies, such as autonomous and semi-autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.
Will The Indian Crypto Market Pass Its Biggest Test Till Date?
2022-07-06T10:31:45.145704-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/will-the-indian-crypto-market-pass-its-biggest-test-till-date-20220706531/
While no newbie to high volatility, what the crypto enthusiasts are seeing now is unprecedented, especially in India where the government has been more than just critical of the asset class and has fired the tax bullet to wean off demand.
Global Supply Chain Weakness Draws Increasing PE Investment
2022-06-30T10:33:01.096764-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/global-supply-chain-weakness-draws-increasing-pe-investment-20220630277/
The global supply chain needs an upgrade, and private equity firms are attempting to offer a helping hand. The last three years have seen a steady rise in US PE deal value in supply chain tech as the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the rise in ecommerce combined to reveal weaknesses such as a lack of data and analytics and outmoded technology.