Core Viewpoint - The performance of active equity funds has shown a positive trend in the first half of the year, with over 70% achieving positive returns, particularly in the pharmaceutical and North Exchange sectors [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of June 26, 2023, 6085 out of 7881 equity and mixed-asset funds reported positive returns, representing over 70% [2]. - The leading pharmaceutical fund, Huazhong Pharmaceutical Bio A, achieved a return of 75.91%, while several others exceeded 50% [2]. - North Exchange-themed funds also performed well, with the CITIC Construction North Exchange Select Fund yielding 80.71% [2]. Group 2: Market Outlook - Institutions maintain a cautiously optimistic view for the second half of the year, expecting a continuation of structural market characteristics [1][3]. - Key sectors for investment include technology, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals, which are seen as having strong growth potential [1][4]. - The A-share market is anticipated to exhibit clear structural features, with the index likely oscillating around a central point [3]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - Investors are advised to focus on low-entry opportunities rather than chasing high prices, given the rapid rotation of market styles [4][5]. - Specific areas of interest include technology, new consumption, stable dividend stocks, and sectors benefiting from policy support [5]. - The expected policy measures are likely to positively influence investor sentiment and the equity market [5].

Core Insights - BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) is expanding private market investments into retirement plans, indicating a shift in retirement product structuring [1] - Great Gray Trust Company has selected BlackRock to provide a custom glidepath for its first target date retirement solution, which includes private equity and private credit [1][9] Group 1: BlackRock's Strategy and Offerings - BlackRock aims to modernize traditional target date solutions by incorporating private market exposures, which have historically been limited to institutional investors [3] - The firm plans to allocate 5-20% of retirement plans to private assets based on the investor's age, potentially increasing annual returns by 50 basis points [5][9] - BlackRock has committed nearly $28 billion to acquiring private asset firms over the past year, including significant acquisitions like Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 billion [10] Group 2: Market Demand and Growth Projections - There is a rising demand for private assets, which are becoming crucial for economic growth and returns for institutional and high-net-worth investors [4] - BlackRock predicts the private credit market could grow to $4.5 trillion by 2030, with a target of raising $400 billion in private markets by the same year [8] - The integration of private equity and credit investments into pre-built portfolios is part of BlackRock's strategy to enhance its offerings in the private asset space [6] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Other financial institutions, such as JPMorgan and Citigroup, are also expanding their presence in the private credit market, indicating a competitive environment [15][17] - JPMorgan announced a $50 billion allocation for direct lending, while Citigroup partnered with Apollo for a $25 billion private credit program [15][17]

6月27日，招银理财官网发布公告称，公司董事会同意聘任董方为公司总裁，至董方总裁任职资格获得 国家金融监督管理总局核准之日前，由其代为履行总裁职责。 招银理财向南都·湾财社记者表示，董方作为招商系金融管理人员，深度参与了招商银行资管业务体系 搭建与财富管理创新，又具备公募基金行业的前沿经验，对财富管理及资产管理行业有着专业积淀和深 刻洞察。董方的加盟，有望深化以"固收+"为代表的全产品线布局，夯实招银理财投资研究核心竞争 力，加速招银理财向"全能型资管机构"的转型升级。 值得一提的是，董方的履新也是近期"招商系"金融机构高层人事变动的重要一环。5月19日，招商基金 发布高级管理人员变更公告显示，公司总经理徐勇因个人原因离任，由招银理财总裁钟文岳接任。 6月3日，招商证券公告显示，经董事会全票表决通过，聘任招商银行原副行长朱江涛为总裁，任期至第 八届董事会届满之日止。此前，招商证券前任总裁吴宗敏已于5月初到龄退休；5月23日，招商银行公告 亦显示，朱江涛因工作原因已辞去副行长职务。 随着董方履新招银理财，招商证券、招商基金与招银理财已陆续完成重要人事调整。 公开资料显示，招银理财成立于2019年11月，是国内首 ...

Core Viewpoint - Apollo is set to release its financial results for Q2 2025 on August 5, 2025, before market opening, with a management review scheduled for 8:30 am EDT [1] Company Overview - Apollo is a high-growth global alternative asset manager with a focus on providing clients with excess returns across various risk-reward spectrums, including investment grade credit and private equity [3] - The company has over three decades of investing expertise and manages approximately $785 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025 [3] - Through its retirement services business, Athene, Apollo offers a range of retirement savings products aimed at helping clients achieve financial security [3]

Nvidia (NVDA 0.52%) has been a shining star of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Its 912% return since January 2023 is the second best in the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.80%). Yet the following hedge fund managers listed sold Nvidia and bought the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT -0.07%) in the first quarter:Billionaire Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors sold 1.5 million shares of Nvidia, cutting his stake 50%. He also added 2 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust, upping his position 195%.Billionaire Steven Cohen ...

Core Viewpoint - Trinity Capital Inc. has announced an upsized underwritten public offering of $125.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% notes due 2030, aimed at paying down existing indebtedness [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering consists of 6.75% notes that will mature on July 3, 2030, and can be redeemed at the company's option at par plus a "make whole" premium [1]. - The notes are unsecured and will bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year, with interest payments commencing on January 3, 2026 [1]. - The offering is expected to close on July 3, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [2]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to pay down a portion of the existing indebtedness under the KeyBank Credit Facility [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Trinity Capital Inc. is an international alternative asset manager focused on delivering consistent returns through access to private credit markets [6]. - The company operates in five distinct business verticals: Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Tech Lending, Asset-Based Lending, and Life Sciences [6]. - Trinity Capital is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with a dedicated team located across the United States and in London [6].

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK) today announced updates to the investment risk ratings of certain iShares exchange-traded funds (“iShares ETFs”), a reduction to the annual management fees of certain iShares ETFs, and the commencement of securities lending transactions of certain iShares ETFs, as further described below. Risk Rating Changes BlackRock Cana ...

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following special meetings of securityholders held on June 26, 2025, AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced that securityholders approved the proposed changes to the investment objectives of AGF Short-Term Income Class and AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity Fund (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), as follows: Fund Current Investment Objective Proposed Investment Objective AGF Short-Term Income ClassThe Fund’s objective is to provide ma ...

Company believes it has regained compliance with pro forma net equity of approximately US$20 million as of May 31, 2025 US$121 million Reg S investment round led by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud Including binding close of first-phase private placement totalling US$60.5 million in gross proceeds LONDON, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, based on a binding close of the first ...

WELCOME TO "BLOOMBERG ETF IQ." KATIE: WE HAVE THURSDAY RECORDING BECAUSE OF DISRUPTIONS. THE BIGGEST STORIES IN THE MOBILE ETF INDUSTRY, DONALD TRUMP CHEERING THE NEEDLE PLEDGE TO SPEND 5% OF GDP ON DEFENSE. IN JUST MOMENTS WE WILL SPEAK TO CYNTHIA MURPHY ON WHY THE CENTER HAS ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING ETF'S THIS YEAR.TIM: THEN A DEEPER DIVE INTO THE SECTOR WITH TONY BANCROFT AT CAVALLI. KATIE: J. P.MORGAN IS FURTHER CEMENTING ITSELF AS THE BEST GROWING ACTIVE FUND MANAGER WITH A NEWLY LAUNCHED ETF, FOCUSE ...