Posts tagged as "Finance tips"
Financial advisors are navigating a shifting landscape as American households adopt more conservative approaches to investing, driven by persistent living expenses, emerging technologies, and doubts about long-term income sources. A recent comprehensive study from F&G Annuities & Life reveals that economic strains have deepened risk aversion. In the company’s sixth annual Risk Tolerance Tracker, released […]
The shift toward independent registered investment advisor (RIA) models continues to accelerate in 2026, driven by advisor desire for greater autonomy, transparent fee structures, and direct client alignment. Industry data shows RIAs are projected to manage about 33% of all advisor-controlled assets in the U.S. this year, reflecting sustained momentum in the independent channel. Recent […]
CertiK, a prominent blockchain security and auditing firm, is advancing preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) to become the pioneering publicly listed company in Web3 infrastructure and cybersecurity. This strategic shift comes on the heels of substantial backing from Binance (via its investment arm, now EZ Labs), which has positioned itself as CertiK’s primary […]
UBS, the global wealth management leader overseeing more than $7 trillion in assets under management, is set to introduce direct cryptocurrency access for high-net-worth individuals. The Swiss institution plans to enable select private banking clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a strategic pivot toward digital assets amid rising client interest. Per a Bloomberg report […]
According to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s latest Global Investment Trends Monitor (No. 50), released in January 2026, the data centre sector attracted over $270 billion in announced FDI during 2025. This figure represents more than 20% of total global greenfield project values, positioning data centres as one of the top destinations for new-build cross-border […]
Wealth management enters a pivotal phase in 2026, where strategic technology investments will determine long-term competitiveness. F2 Strategy’s latest outlook, based on 2025 surveys of executives from 85 RIAs, hybrid firms, broker-dealers, and asset managers managing over $61 trillion in assets, highlights stark contrasts in adoption across critical areas: alternatives oversight, artificial intelligence integration, custody […]
In the fast-evolving world of digital assets, newcomers frequently fixate on a single token’s price tag. Yet seasoned participants prioritize market capitalization (market cap) as the superior indicator of an asset’s true standing, stability, and future prospects. This comprehensive guide breaks down market cap fundamentals, explains why it delivers deeper insights than price, and shows […]
Crypto portfolio management platform adds real-time position monitoring for three major perpetual trading protocols CoinStats has announced the integration of three perpetual decentralized exchanges. Aster, Hyperliquid, and Lighter are now available on the crypto portfolio tracker. Traders can monitor their derivative positions alongside spot holdings and centralized exchange balances. Traders can now track Perpetual DEX […]
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead in a recent blog post, emphasizing practical adoption of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide between cutting-edge capabilities and everyday real-world usage. This shift prioritizes integrating AI tools like ChatGPT more deeply into personal workflows, enterprise operations, healthcare, scientific discovery, and […]
Key Highlights Global digital asset investment vehicles recorded $2.17 billion in net new capital last week—the strongest weekly performance since mid-October 2025. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs dominated, pulling in approximately $1.42 billion, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) capturing over $1.03 billion alone. Analysts highlight that geopolitical strains and trade policy uncertainties currently outweigh fund […]
Escalating climate hazards are fundamentally altering the landscape of risk management in international trade networks. Extreme weather events now trigger widespread interruptions that extend far beyond local impacts, challenging the core mechanisms designed to absorb financial losses. Annual insured losses from catastrophes have risen steadily by 5–7% in real terms over recent years, prompting insurers […]
Insurance industry leaders are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, showing heightened confidence in both company and sector-wide expansion. However, they face significant hurdles including escalating cyber threats, workforce upskilling needs, and complex ESG compliance, according to the latest KPMG 2025 Insurance CEO Outlook. Drawing from a dedicated subset of KPMG’s global survey of 1,350 CEOs […]