Professional investors at hedge funds, asset managers and pension funds are set to boost spending on alternative data in 2026, reflecting both growing demand and strong support from senior management, according to new research from Exabel, a platform specializing in alternative data insights and analytics, part of the BattleFin Group.
Investing today is full of completely distinct choices: stocks, ETFs, bonds, real estate, crypto, and more are available even to market amateurs. But which products are actually trending right now? Recent surveys and market research give us clear answers. Here’s a data-driven overview of what investors are choosing in 2026 and why.
Agibank’s planned U.S. IPO aims to raise up to $785 million at a valuation of about $3.3 billion, underscoring recent resurgence of global capital market interest in Brazilian fintechs.
Global gold demand hits record high in 2025 despite falling jewellery consumption: paradox explained.
JPMorgan Chase has completed the acquisition of UK-based WealthOS, signaling a major step in the bank’s push to modernise retirement and wealth management through advanced digital technology.
Binance has expanded its Web3 wallet with new AI-driven features designed to help users track on-chain trends, social momentum, and emerging crypto narratives more efficiently.
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to expand its digital asset regulatory framework to support new investment products, including crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and futures trading. The move is aimed at broadening market access and reducing the need for direct cryptocurrency custody, which has been a major barrier for many retail and institutional […]
Fintech investment bounced back strongly in 2025, with companies raising around $53 billion across nearly 6,000 deals — a clear sign that investors are getting excited about financial technologies again after a painful period of tighter funding for the industry. And early 2026 is already showing momentum, with major rounds across payments, digital banking, stablecoins, […]
This latest Strategy crypto purchase, executed between January 2 and January 19, brings the firm’s total BTC holdings to around 709,715 coins, making it the largest corporate bitcoin holder globally and one of the most substantial institutional treasuries in the asset’s history.
In late 2025, the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Bahrain to integrate crypto services directly into its mobile banking application, marking a notable milestone for digital finance in the Gulf.
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has published its Annual Report for 2025, outlining a year of organisational growth, increased member engagement, and expanded activity across Scotland, London, and several African markets. The report highlights SABA’s work in supporting market access, advisory services, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement.
The OPEC Fund and the AfDB have partnered for nearly five decades, supporting some 120 projects across energy, transport, agriculture, water, health, education and financial sectors with US$1.5 billion in co-financing
Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.
After an almost nine-year ban on crypto investments, South Korea’s officials are reportedly preparing to review the legislation so that local registered firms may use up to 5% of their equity capital to buy digital assets and diversify their portfolios.
Bitget has opened access to its traditional financial trading suite after a high-volume beta test demonstrated strong user interest.
It’s no secret that a growing number of people are rethinking their relationship with money. Some set aside part of their salary, others look for ways to cut everyday expenses, and some try their hand at investing. This is a response to reality: rising prices, economic changes, and a desire to feel grounded and secure. […]
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