As market conditions evolve, financial advisors and wealth managers are under growing pressure to deliver strategies that go beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Today’s high-net-worth clients demand portfolio diversification, private market access, and enhanced performance in both bull and bear …
Key Takeaway Private markets posted a powerful first quarter in 2025, driven by strong institutional demand, valuation growth, and momentum in artificial intelligence and M&A. However, risks tied to public market volatility, interest rate policy, and deal concentration warrant a …
Landmark Investment from Founders Fund Anduril Industries, the defense technology firm co-founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, has raised $2.5 billion in its latest Series G funding round in June 2025. This raise brings its valuation to $30.5 billion, more …
As IPO activity declines and companies remain private longer, investors are moving upstream to capture value earlier. Private securities are emerging as a core allocation for institutions and accredited investors seeking access to innovation, growth, and returns not available in …
Private markets have evolved from a niche segment to a central component of institutional and high-net-worth portfolio construction. As public market returns moderate and volatility persists, investors are recalibrating, seeking diversification, yield, and long-term alpha beyond the limitations of stocks …
The FINRA 2025 Annual Conference focused on the future of financial regulation, highlighting the importance of modernization, technological integration, and risk management. Key topics included updates to regulatory frameworks, advancements in cybersecurity and fraud detection, the evolving role of artificial …
A Transformative Funding Milestone San Francisco-based Grammarly has secured $1 billion in non-dilutive growth financing from General Catalyst to accelerate its expansion into artificial intelligence and enterprise productivity tools. The investment, announced Thursday, is among the largest ever made from …
The United States remains the largest and most sophisticated capital market in the world. For foreign broker-dealers, access to U.S. institutional investors can dramatically expand distribution reach and unlock new capital-raising opportunities. However, this access is heavily regulated. Foreign financial …
In today’s competitive wealth management landscape, differentiation is no longer a luxury. It is a requirement. Financial advisors and RIAs face growing pressure to stand out, not just through service, but through strategy. With market volatility, fee compression, and evolving …
U.S.-based AI chip startup Groq has secured a $1.5 billion capital commitment from Saudi Arabia to support the expansion of its high-speed inference chip technology across global markets. The agreement, reported in February, positions Groq as a key player in …
Today’s financial professionals operate in a high-velocity, high-expectation environment. Whether you’re raising capital, executing M&A, or sourcing alternative investment opportunities, speed and precision are non-negotiable. Yet for many broker-dealers, investment bankers, and fund managers, outdated compliance infrastructure continues to hold …
After a prolonged slowdown in public listings, the IPO market is beginning to reopen. For investors in late-stage growth companies, this momentum shift could not come at a better time. Venture capital firms are returning capital at the lowest rate …