Posts tagged as "Portfolios"
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 […]
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 […]
The global insurance market in 2026 is undergoing profound transformation amid a polycrisis — a term capturing the simultaneous convergence of multiple, interconnected threats that amplify volatility and reshape risk landscapes across sectors. Manny Padilla, the 70th president of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) — and its first leader of Hispanic descent — […]
The crypto industry has entered a new phase: investors are no longer chasing the shiniest new protocol or triple-digit yields. Instead, billions are flowing into a fast-emerging category—on-chain neobanks—consumer-focused platforms that make decentralized finance feel as simple as Venmo or Revolut while keeping full self-custody. This pivot marks the moment crypto moves from speculation to […]
2026 has kicked off with intense global momentum. After the geopolitical turbulence and tariff impacts of 2025, Switzerland once again stands at the epicenter of world finance and innovation. This January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos draws global leaders—including the anticipated presence of Donald Trump—while the exclusive Crypto Finance Conference (CFC) […]
The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), the world’s premier government-led platform for critical minerals, officially launched the inaugural FMF Barometer on the opening day of FMF 2026. This groundbreaking tool provides the first comprehensive baseline for measuring progress in developing resilient and responsible critical mineral value chains across the “Super Region” — encompassing Africa, Western Asia, […]
In 2026, smart tax planning can significantly enhance long-term investment growth by reducing unnecessary tax drag. Experts emphasize that thoughtful approaches to retirement savings and asset management often deliver the biggest controllable impact on after-tax wealth. Key Benefits of Tax-Smart Investing Implementing tax-minimization techniques year-round helps lower liabilities while allowing investments to compound more effectively. […]
That short-lived surge of optimism across decentralized assets? It appears to have faded. The primary cryptocurrency trades around $90,600 following a brief push beyond $93,000 earlier this week, while overall sector valuation experiences downward pressure. Aggregate capitalization stands at approximately $3.09 trillion—declining roughly $35 billion, or 1.14%—with a review of leading tokens revealing 80% in […]
As humans, we’re wired to crave more—whether it’s wealth, connections, or success. In the realm of investing, this translates to chasing higher returns, especially after a stellar market performance. With the S&P 500 delivering a solid 17.88% total return in 2025, pushing its three-year cumulative gain to an impressive 86.11%, it’s no surprise that investors […]
Cryptocurrency has transitioned from a niche curiosity to a mainstream asset class, with adoption surging across demographics in the United States. A comprehensive 2025 study by the National Cryptocurrency Association, conducted with The Harris Poll, reveals that approximately 21% of U.S. adults — equating to roughly 55 million people — now own or use digital […]