Core Insights - Sam Bankman-Fried orchestrated a massive fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of over $8 billion in customer funds from FTX, which he used for personal expenses, investments, political contributions, and to repay loans owed by Alameda Research [2][3]. Group 1: Fraudulent Activities - Bankman-Fried misled lenders and equity investors by providing false financial information, concealing the misuse of customer deposits [1]. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) characterized Bankman-Fried's actions as one of the largest financial frauds in history, leading to his conviction on multiple counts, including conspiracy to commit money laundering [3]. Group 2: Company Background - FTX, founded by Bankman-Fried in 2019, reached a peak valuation of $32 billion before its collapse in November 2022, amid allegations of mishandling customer funds [4]. - The cryptocurrency exchange gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as crypto investments surged [4]. Group 3: Legal Consequences - In September 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay $11 billion in forfeiture [7].

According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Forecast, experts are forecasting that home prices will grow by 2.2% next year, while there will be an 8.9% increase in existing home inventory. The report noted that buyer conditions should improve as mortgage rates drop, incomes rise and more houses continue to enter the market. It’s expected that the average 30-year mortgage rate will be around 6.3% as mortgage rates finally come down. Home sales are expected to grow by 1.7% or 4.13 million. Affordability shoul ...

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR and STRRP) formerly, Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON and HSONP) (“Star” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, announced today that its management team will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at Sidoti’s Micro-Cap Virtual Investor Conference, which will take place from January 21-22, 2026. Star’s main presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 10:45am ET. Investors can ac ...

But if you're looking for alternatives to taking on a mortgage, there are more and more options available to investors.Some of that could be due to the forced savings effect that real estate provides. Being a relatively illiquid asset with high transaction costs, those who simply pay their mortgage down each and every month gain a pile of equity (assuming you don't refinance).So, adding those two asset classes together, it’s clear that investors who own real estate tend to generate much higher gains over ti ...

The net asset value (NAV) per unit of the Baltic Horizon Fund (the Fund) increased to EUR 0.5451 at the end of December 2025 (0.5446 as of 30 November 2025). The year-end total net asset value of the Fund was EUR 78.2 million (EUR 78.2 million as of 30 November 2025). In December 2025, the Fund generated the consolidated net rental income of EUR 1.0 million (EUR 1.0 million in November 2025). Over the twelve months of this year, the Fund achieved a consolidated net rental income of EUR 11.7 million. At the ...

Core Insights - Blackstone's flagship real-estate fund, Breit, achieved its strongest performance in three years, primarily driven by investments in data centers [1] Group 1 - The performance of Breit indicates a positive trend in the real estate sector, particularly in the data center investment niche [1]

The $200 billion mortgage-bond order is only part of Trump’s affordability push. It arrived just one day after he said he would ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes — arguing the American Dream of homeownership is “increasingly out of reach for far too many people.”It’s important to note that whether rates are rising or falling, shopping around is still one of the easiest ways to save. If you're in the market for a mortgage, try to make time to look at your options with a variet ...

You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. Matt Fries, who this week stepped down from his role as head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group, has joined Inland Real Estate Investment Corp., a real estate investment manager, as CEO and president. He replaces Ella Neyland, who was serving as interim CEO for the last two months.  Neyland will stay on as a strategic advisor and continue to serve as cha ...

Core Insights - The mortgage approval process is described as intrusive and time-consuming, with some homebuyers likening it to a "financial colonoscopy" [1] - During the pandemic, many small-time investors entered the real estate market using debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, which do not require personal income verification [2] - Current economic conditions, including stagnant rents and rising operating costs, are causing difficulties for small landlords, leading to potential foreclosures [3] Group 1: DSCR Loans - DSCR loans allow borrowers to bypass the conventional mortgage application process and can enable them to borrow more than traditional lenders would permit based on personal finances [5] - The DSCR is calculated by dividing the annual net operating income (NOI) of a property by the annual debt service required to cover loan payments [6] - NOI is determined by summing all revenue from a property and subtracting operating expenses, which include maintenance, property taxes, and insurance [6] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The surge in home prices and bidding wars during the pandemic led to a viral trend on TikTok encouraging individuals to become landlords [2] - The influx of small-time investors into the real estate market has created a situation where many are now struggling to meet their financial obligations due to high interest rates and increased costs [3]

Highwoods Properties (HIW) has acquired Bloc83, a two-building, 492,000 square foot mixed-use asset in CBD Raleigh, in a joint venture with the North Carolina Investment Authority and The Terraces, a 173,000 square foot office building in the Preston Center BBD of Dallas, in a joint venture with Granite Properties. Bloc83 is a 492,000 square foot mixed-use asset that includes two 10-story best-in-class office buildings with 27,000 square feet of ground floor amenity retail located in CBD Raleigh. The build ...