Sona Asset Management Raises $800m for Capital Solutions Strategy Sona Asset Management Exceeds Fundraising Target with $800m for Capital Solutions Strategy Sona Asset Management has successfully raised $800m for its second ‘Capital Solutions’ strategy, surpassing its initial target of $500m. This private credit strategy, known as Capital Solutions II or CapSolII, marks the first commingled…

Advantages and Disadvantages of Employing a Financial Advisor
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Financial Advisor Financial advisors can be a valuable resource for individuals looking to get their finances in order, offering expert advice on a range of financial matters. However, not all financial advisors are created equal, and it’s important for those seeking an advisor to understand the potential drawbacks of…

Considering a Property Manager When Investing in Real Estate from Overseas
Protect Your Real Estate Investment with JN Properties’ Property Management Services JN Properties Encourages Jamaicans Overseas to Hire Property Managers for Real Estate Investments JN Properties’ General Manager, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Garfield Sean Prendergast, is urging Jamaicans living overseas who are interested in taking advantage of the current real estate boom in Jamaica to consider…

Aditum and SCB collaborate to launch 4 new funds with innovative structure
Aditum and Standard Chartered Bank Launch First-of-its-Kind Fund Structure in DIFC Aditum Investment Management (Aditum) has made a significant move in the asset management industry by launching four public funds, marking a milestone as the first fund structure available to UAE investors under the new regulatory regime for public funds. These funds, incorporated as cells…

CALI advocates for life insurers to fill the advice gap
Council of Australian Life Insurers CEO Calls for Insurers to Provide Simple Advice on Their Products The CEO of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), Christine Cupitt, has called for insurers to be allowed to provide simple advice on their own products in order to address the advice gap in Australia. Cupitt made this…

Wilsey Asset Management Inc. Acquires Shares of Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM)
Piedmont Office Realty Trust: Institutional Investors Increase Stake in the Company Wilsey Asset Management Inc. has significantly increased its stake in Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. by 34.5% in the first quarter, according to the company’s recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns over 2.5 million shares of the real…

Motilal Oswal’s Top Stock Picks for the Week: Titan, Chola Investment, and More
Indian Stock Market Hits Record Highs: Sensex and Nifty Reach New Peaks The Indian stock market continued its record-breaking streak on Tuesday, June 18, as key equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 reached new all-time highs. During the session, Sensex hit a record high of 77,366.77 before closing 308 points higher at 77,301.14, while Nifty…
Aylward’s Sona Secures $800 Million for Capital Solutions
Sona Asset Management Raises $800 Million for Custom Financing Fund amid Bank Retreat Sona Asset Management Raises $800 Million to Provide Custom Financing to Businesses In a move to support businesses struggling to access cash, credit manager Sona Asset Management has raised an impressive $800 million for its second capital solutions fund. The London-based firm…

Understanding Robo-Advisors: Benefits and Drawbacks
Navigating the World of Robo-Advisors: What You Need to Know The Rise of Robo-Advisors: A New Era of Investing In the past, investing in the stock market was a privilege reserved for those who could afford to hire a broker. However, with the advent of online trading apps and robo-advisors, investing has become more accessible…

Listed REITs are on the rise following a bottoming out last year
Insights on Listed REITs Performance and Real Estate Sectors Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have had a rollercoaster year so far in 2024, with a 6% decline year-to-date. However, despite the rocky start, there have been some positive trends in the market. According to Rich Hill of Cohen & Steers, the market saw a…