For years, retirement plan sponsors have operated in a gray zone, with private investments being technically permissible within target-date funds and managed accounts but rarely used in practice. A new proposal from the Department of Labor attempts to reduce that uncertainty in 401(k) plans but, in doing so, raises questions of its own. The proposed
Dubai Investments, a UAE-based multi-asset investment Group managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, has announced the promotion of Nishant Shah to the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He had been serving as the Acting Chief Financial Officer since July 2025, having previously held the role of Finance Director, ensuring continuity and stability within the
Octopus Investments is set to cut around a fifth of its workforce as it accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence, in a move that reflects the rapid transformation underway across the asset management industry. The City-based firm, which manages close to £15 billion in assets, is understood to be placing around 130 roles at risk
Darren415 / Getty Images/iStockphoto For a while now, it has seemed like a recession is just around the corner. As prices increase, the job market becomes unstable and political curveballs keep coming down the line, it’s harder and harder to say what investments — if any — could withstand the economic fallout. As an experiment,
Alternative investments are on the rise. A study by the Journal of Financial Planning found that adoption of alternative investments grew over 98% from 2024 to 2025. Similarly, The Motley Fool reports that ultra high net worth investors now typically allocate 20% of their assets to this category. As a complementary investment option to be used alongside traditional equity and fixed income allocations, alternative investments
Dubai Investments, a multi-asset investment group in the UAE, today (March 25) reported a 31% increase in its annual profit before tax for FY 2025 supported by steady income across its diversified portfolio spanning real estate, manufacturing and investments. Announcing the results for the year ended December 31, 2025, Dubai Investments said: “Profit before tax
In line with the commitment to shareholder value, the Dubai Investments Board proposes a cash dividend of 25% (AED 0.25 per share) for 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval Dubai, UAE: Dubai Investments PJSC, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), reported a profit before tax of AED 1.70 billion for
Special issue explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping advisor workflow, client service, investment processes, and the broader wealth management business DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / The Investments & Wealth Institute (“the Institute”), the premier professional membership association, education provider, and credentialing body for financial advisors and wealth management professionals, today
The majority of those with savings or investments would abandon transferring their funds to alternative providers because of delays and complexity, according to research. Commissioned by entrepreneur and consumer champion Saira Khan, the study combined in-depth focus groups with a survey of 1,000 adults who hold savings or investments. The research found delays are seen
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