LATEST: 🤝 Swedish investment firm Hilbert Group has acquired high-frequency crypto trading platform Enigma Nordic in a deal worth up to $25 million, with $17.5 million in performance-based earn-outs. https://t.co/t4kB8mfWFq ...

Stocks of non-commodity South African companies look set to rally next year given they trade at a deep discount, according to a veteran fund manager at the nation’s top investment firm https://t.co/k8U6pdqWcy ...

Investment & Asset Management - Benetton family's holding company Edizione is establishing an alternative investment firm [1] - The firm will manage approximately €3 billion in assets [1] Private Markets Focus - The new firm aims to expand Edizione's presence in private markets [1]

Expansion Strategy - KKR正在阿布扎比金融中心开设办事处，旨在加强其在该酋长国的业务 [1] - 阿布扎比日益成为全球资本的磁石 [1]

Monarch Collective, a US investment firm, has acquired a 38% stake in German football club FC Viktoria Berlin Women, its first European acquisition https://t.co/n4SKA7W4D6 ...

KKR is planning a bigger role for its India insurance unit, as the investment firm expands in credit, infrastructure and private equity in the country, top executives said https://t.co/LgMIbm01SI ...

Company Performance & Financial Health - Raymond James reported its fifth consecutive record year of revenues and earnings [3] - Non-performing loans to total loans are around 05%, which is historically very low [5] Market & Economic Outlook - Analysts are bullish on Raymond James stock, with price target hikes from multiple firms [1] - The company anticipates demand for securities-based loans to increase as interest rates are expected to decrease [1] - Credit spreads in both high yield and investment grade categories are near record lows, indicating a strong economy [6] - The banking system is well-capitalized and can absorb potential credit losses [9] Strategic Initiatives & Technology - Raymond James is doubling down on its AI investment, including promoting a chief AI officer and head of AI strategy [10] - The company is focusing on resiliency, cybersecurity, efficiencies, and data-driven insights within its technology platform [11][12] - AI is expected to drive productivity gains, earnings growth, and valuations for companies [13]

Investment Activity - Nahla Capital, a New York-based investment firm, acquired the Raleigh hotel and condo development in Miami Beach for approximately $270 million [1]

Global multi-strategy investment firm Arena Investors is shutting its Singapore office and seeking to reallocate resources elsewhere https://t.co/q1vhPUVild ...

Apollo’s managing director for Iberia, Pablo Crespo, is leaving the investment firm after seven years https://t.co/Nv5wiGVIYr ...