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Blackstone may slow launch of private equity fund after investors pull out

Blackstone may slow launch of private equity fund after investors pull out

Blackstone has warned of the risk of delaying the launch of a new private equity fund aimed at high net worth individuals, as it faces heavy withdrawals from investors in two other property and credit funds aimed at a similar clientele. The New York-based investment manager is preparing to open a fund called the Blackstone …

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"Anti-awakening" reaction?  Fund giant Vanguard quits net zero climate alliance

“Anti-awakening” reaction? Fund giant Vanguard quits net zero climate alliance

Vanguard, the world’s second-largest mutual fund and exchange-traded fund manager, is pulling out of a major financial industry alliance designed to fight climate change, the company announced on Wednesday. Vanguard, in a statement, said it would monitor its progress independently of the alliance, in an effort to provide “clarity” to its investors. Some environmental groups …

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India's Blume Ventures has more than doubled in size and raised over $250 million for a new fund

India’s Blume Ventures has more than doubled in size and raised over $250 million for a new fund

Indian venture capital firm Blume has raised more than $250 million for a new fund, its fourth and largest, as it seeks to become more aggressive in wooing early-stage startups and deepen its support for companies in its portfolio at a time when deal flow activity in the South Asian market has been hit by …

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“Innovation hubs” aim to address areas in difficulty.  Congress just has to fund them.

“Innovation hubs” aim to address areas in difficulty. Congress just has to fund them.

WASHINGTON — The bipartisan industrial policy legislation that President Biden signed into law this summer called for a $10 billion effort to revive economically booming regions across the country: a series of “innovation hubs” in 20 zones. metropolitan. Supporters of targeted federal efforts to revitalize troubled areas are eagerly waiting for the Commerce Department to …

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Not having an emergency fund can lead to one of the biggest financial mistakes, says Suze Orman.  How Congress can help

Not having an emergency fund can lead to one of the biggest financial mistakes, says Suze Orman. How Congress can help

Suze Orman speaks during AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series at AOL Studios in New York City. jenny anderson | WireImage | Getty Images If your car breaks down or you have an unexpected medical bill, it can be difficult to find the money to cover expenses. In a pinch, it can be tempting to withdraw money …

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Bitcoin Falls as Another Leader Wavers;  This superior fund buys

Bitcoin Falls as Another Leader Wavers; This superior fund buys

Bitcoin briefly hit a new two-year low on Monday and fell below $15,500 in the afternoon as worsening liquidity issues raised cryptocurrency concerns following the FTX crash. by Sam Bankman-Fried. Unconfirmed social media chatter Over the weekend, crypto industry sources, including a unit of the Digital Currency Group, questioned whether the venture capital giant could …

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8 million fund for startups focused on environmental impact

Korean VC Sopoong closes $8 million fund for startups focused on environmental impact

Two years ago, South Korea unveiled a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Getting there will be another story. AAlthough Korean manufacturers say they are trying to change their ways, the country’s GDP is tied to some particularly polluting industries, including petrochemical producers, automakers and shipbuilders. Although some businesses are never truly sustainable, a …

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