Global Finances Daily (2025)

17/08/2025

Aegon has marked the first anniversary of its client reporting tool, ‘Product reporting’, with a series of strategic enhancements designed to further bolster adviser capabilities and client engagement.
The upgrades, applied to the Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC) and One Retirement platforms, coincide with the findings of the recent “Organic growth for financial advice firms: A practical guide” report, which Aegon produced in partnership with NextWealth.
The report found that while over three-quarters of advisers are seeking to grow their assets under advice, only a small number have a defined strategy. It also highlighted that high-performing firms are increasingly using data to refine operations, empower teams, and build scalable value.
Aegon’s latest improvements aim to address this need by providing advisers with more valuable metrics and customisation options.

Aegon has marked the first anniversary of its client reporting tool, ‘Product reporting’, with a series of strategic enhancements designed

17/08/2025

When Celebrity Cruises launches its 3,248-passenger Celebrity Xcel this November, brand loyalists will notice something new: The Bazaar, a sea-day concept that will take over a mammoth dedicated space across three decks with food, entertainment, and retail inspired by the previous port of call. It's a place where guests will be able to find vendors that sell sombreros the day after a visit to Cozumel or rum tastings after they've left Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, followed by bachata dancers at night. “It essentially extends guests' time in each port,” says Jeannette Coto Dou, Celebrity's vice president of product development.A SALT dish showcasing local cuisine on Silversea's newest ship, Silver Ray.
SILVERSEA CRUISESSilversea pioneered the movement to bring the culture and food of ports on board with its popular SALT program back in 2021, which showcased local cuisine on ships through immersive experiences and partnerships; now other lines are honing their own approaches.
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When Celebrity Cruises launches its 3,248-passenger Celebrity Xcel this November, brand loyalists will notice something new: The Bazaar, a sea-day

15/08/2025

Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet marketplace founder Tomas Jirikovsky in connection with a $45 million Bitcoin donation that prompted the resignation of former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek earlier this year.Czech police intervened in the Bitcoin (BTC) donation case that led to Blazek’s resignation on Thursday.

Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet marketplace founder Tomas Jirikovsky in connection with a $45 million Bitcoin donation that prompted

14/08/2025

HELOC rates today are still under 8.75%. When shopping for a home equity line of credit, fees can be just as important as your interest rate. Shop lenders and look for low — or better yet, zero — application, origination, and appraisal fees. Annual service fees should be avoided as well. Then, ask about the introductory rate and the variable rate you'll pay after the intro rate expires. Now, let's check today's home equity line of credit rate. Dig deeper: Is now a good time to take out a HELOC? According to Bank of America, the largest HELOC lender in the country, today's average APR on a 10-year draw HELOC remains 8.72%. That is a variable rate that kicks in after a six-month introductory APR, which is 6.49% in most parts of the country. The lowest HELOC rate reported was 8.05%, with the maximum 9.59%. Homeowners have a sizable amount of value tied up in their houses — more than $34 trillion at the end of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve.

HELOC rates today are still under 8.75%. When shopping for a home equity line of credit, fees can be just

14/08/2025

Investor demand drove Bullish’s IPO price up twice before its NYSE listing, nearly tripling its initial range.
- Bullish’s first-day surge follows a wave of successful crypto and fintech IPOs in 2025.
- Institutions like BlackRock and ARK signaled primary interest, strengthening Bullish’s sector position.
This surge instantly placed Bullish’s market capitalization above $16 billion and sparked trading halts due to volatility within minutes of the opening bell. At the close of trading, its market cap stood at $10.23 billion.
Bullish CEO Tom Farley, center, is flanked by Coin Desk CEO Sara Stratiberdha, and Bullish Chairman Brendan Blumer, as he rings the ceremonial bell of the New York Stock Exchange.

Key NotesInvestor demand drove Bullish’s IPO price up twice before its NYSE listing, nearly tripling its initial range.Bullish’s first-day surge

12/08/2025

It’s August, which means it's time to dust off your lawn chairs and get ready for the best meteor shower of the summer. The annual Perseid Meteor Shower puts on one of the year's most dazzling displays of shooting stars, with rates of up to 100 meteors per hour under perfect viewing conditions. This year, fewer meteors will be visible due to light interference from our good neighbor, the moon. But don't worry—you'll still be able to enjoy the spectacle. Here's what you need to know about viewing the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower.When is the Perseid Meteor Shower?In 2025, the Perseid Meteor Shower runs from July 17 through August 29, with peak activity taking place from the late evening of August 12 through the early morning of August 13.Generally speaking, the best time to see the Perseids is just before dawn, when their radiant, or the point from which they appear to emanate, is at its highest point in the night sky.

It’s August, which means it's time to dust off your lawn chairs and get ready for the best meteor shower

12/08/2025

Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida is one of the top transit hubs for leisure travelers in the U.S. If you're heading to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other Orlando attractions, or cruising from Port Canaveral, you'll most likely fly into MCO.The atrium dividing Orlando International Airport's Terminals A and B. (Photo by Sally French/NerdWallet)As a proud Disney adult (and recent Universal Orlando and cruise convert), I’ve flown into MCO dozens of times. I’ve also seen MCO undergo major changes in recent years.In 2022, the airport unveiled Terminal C, which feels almost like an entirely different airport (both in terms of its impressive architecture and also distance from the main terminal). In 2023, the airport got its own Brightline station, connecting it by rail to Miami and other Florida destinations.This airport is huge — and can sometimes feel more crowded and chaotic than even Orlando’s busiest theme park.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida is one of the top transit hubs for leisure travelers in the U.S. If

10/08/2025

Palmer Square Capital Management, a US credit-focused firm, has launched a passive euro-denominated collateralised loan obligation (CLO) exchange traded fund (ETF).
The Palmer Square EUR CLO Senior Debt Index UCITS ETF (PCL0) is specifically designed for European institutional investors and provides them with exposure to AAA- and AA-rated CLO debt. The firm has previously launched similar CLO indices in the US.
It is benchmarked against Palmer Square’s EUR CLO Senior Debt Index (ECLOSE), an in-house proprietary, research-driven benchmark launched by Palmer Square in 2024.
Read more: Invesco launches two investment-grade private credit CLO ETFs
“The launch of PCL0 epitomizes the philosophy of applying our deep global credit expertise and experience to innovative, investor-driven product solutions tailored to meet the rising institutional demand for this asset class around the world,” said the firm’s chief investment officer, Angie Long.

Palmer Square Capital Management, a US credit-focused firm, has launched a passive euro-denominated collateralised loan obligation (CLO) exchange traded fund

10/08/2025

If you like tennis, it’s been a great year (and even if you don’t, I promise you don’t have to know anything about tennis for this piece to make sense).
A couple of lazy Sunday afternoons spent watching Roland Garros and Wimbledon helped me spot a few little similarities to the world of investing: nothing lasts forever, however impressive.
For more than two decades, men’s tennis was dominated by the ‘Big Four’ – Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
And when I say dominate, I mean it. This year’s men’s final was the first in which none of the Big Four featured since 2002! More than two decades in which each year took broadly the same shape; the same players making the running and winning the titles, while other challengers rose and then faded away.
And then suddenly, one day, the old guard can’t cut it any more. They’re still good – great – players but just aren’t operating at the same level as they used to.

Ben Kumar – Illustration by Dan Murrell If you like tennis, it’s been a great year (and even if you

09/08/2025

Private credit is set for a boost in the US, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow the asset class – and other alternative assets – in 401(k) retirement accounts.
The move should benefit alternative asset managers by opening up the $12tn (£8.9tn) market to their investments.
Read more: Empower to offer private market investments in retirement plans
“My Administration will relieve the regulatory burdens and litigation risk that impede American workers’ retirement accounts from achieving the competitive returns and asset diversification necessary to secure a dignified, comfortable retirement,” the order said.
Managers are already making moves to tap into the lucrative new market.
BlackRock plans to launch its own retirement fund that includes private equity and private credit investments next year.
Industry onlookers have argued that savers should be able to benefit from higher returns on private markets investments to boost their retirement pots.

Private credit is set for a boost in the US, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow

09/08/2025

The convergence of public and private credit is set to create challenges for the industry, as lines increasingly blur between the different asset classes.
There are a few different dynamics at play. One part of the convergence is resulting in syndicated loans and direct lending at the upper end of the market starting to look very similar in terms of how they are structured and the terms – something analysts at Moody’s previously warned about.
The other side is the inclusion of both public and private credit in portfolios aimed at retail or private wealth investors.
“People are moving to expand their patches and you’re getting a mix of different products,” said Patrick Marshall, head of private credit at Federated Hermes.

The convergence of public and private credit is set to create challenges for the industry, as lines increasingly blur between

07/08/2025

The WLFI project is preparing to launch a new loyalty program for USD1 stablecoin holders that will involve selected partners and a points system. Here’s how holders can earn points.

Summary

- World Liberty Financial will launch a rewards program exclusively for USD1 stablecoin holders soon.

- Users can earn points by holding, trading, staking and using USD1 as well as other means.

According to a recent post by World Liberty Financial, the program will launch with a selected group of partners that the project will team up with from the crypto exchange space. Although the project has yet to unveil the launch date for its rewards program, it has revealed hints for holders who are interested in it.

“USD1 Points Program is coming! We’re preparing to launch a new loyalty program built exclusively for USD1 — starting with selected partners,” wrote the project in its post.

The WLFI project is preparing to launch a new loyalty program for USD1 stablecoin holders that will involve selected partners

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