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How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know
Finance & Economics

How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Choosing the right advisor is one of the highest-leverage decisions a small business owner can make for retirement security. This guide explains how to choose a financial advisor for retirement, the difference between advisor types, practical interview questions, fee structures to watch, and how to evaluate an advisor’s fit with your business goals. If you’re […]

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World
Finance & Economics

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.

Survey Finds 94% of Investment Firms Will Boost Alternative Data Budgets in 2026
Finance & Economics

Survey Finds 94% of Investment Firms Will Boost Alternative Data Budgets in 2026

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.

Trending Investment Products 2026
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Trending Investment Products 2026

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.

Brazilian Fintech Agibank’s U.S. IPO Confirms Renewed Investor Appetite for Latin American Digital Banks
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Brazilian Fintech Agibank’s U.S. IPO Confirms Renewed Investor Appetite for Latin American Digital Banks

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, While Major Jewellery Markets Slump
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Global Gold Demand Hits Record, While Major Jewellery Markets Slump

Global gold demand hits record high in 2025 despite falling jewellery consumption: paradox explained.

JPMorgan Chase Acquires WealthOS to Strengthen Digital Pensions and Wealth Tech
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JPMorgan Chase Acquires WealthOS to Strengthen Digital Pensions and Wealth Tech

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 Wallet Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Simplify On-Chain Trend Discovery
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Binance Wallet Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Simplify On-Chain Trend Discovery

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 SEC Moves to Expand Crypto Rules as Markets Watch Global ETF Momentum
Blockchain & Crypto

Thailand’s SEC Moves to Expand Crypto Rules as Markets Watch Global ETF Momentum

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 Funding Is Back on Its Feet: $53B in 2025 and a Busy Start to 2026
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Fintech Funding Is Back on Its Feet: $53B in 2025 and a Busy Start to 2026

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, […]

Strategy Deepens Bitcoin Accumulation with $2.13 Billion Purchase, Boosting Holdings to Over 709K BTC
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Strategy Deepens Bitcoin Accumulation with $2.13 Billion Purchase, Boosting Holdings to Over 709K BTC

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.

How Embedded Crypto Services Emerge in the Gulf Region: BBK Use Case
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How Embedded Crypto Services Emerge in the Gulf Region: BBK Use Case

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.

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report
Finance & Economics

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report

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.

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
Finance & Economics

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire

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

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
Society & Lifestyle

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles

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.

South Korea Considers Allowing Minor Corporate Crypto Investments
Blockchain & Crypto

South Korea Considers Allowing Minor Corporate Crypto Investments

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.