Details of CPP Investments’ live portfolio sale have emerged, after its global head of private equity previously indicated the Canadian pension giant would seek to cut exposure to older funds this year. CPPIB – the world’s third-biggest investor in private equity per affiliate title Private Equity International‘s latest Global Investor 150 ranking – is shopping a
A multibillion-pound drive to “mainline AI into the veins” of the British economy is riddled with “phantom investments” and shaky accounting, a Guardian investigation has found. Since 2024, successive Conservative and Labour governments have proclaimed massive deals to build new datacentres, create thousands of jobs and construct a supercomputer. The investments – led by two
While his administration was dismantling the main federal agency that oversaw the banks, President Donald Trump was quietly buying securities issued by those same banks and did not disclose the purchases to the public for several months. Federal ethics disclosures published on March 4, 2026 reveal that Trump made more than 170 separate investment purchases
While buy-to-let real estate can generate steady cash flow and long-term appreciation, it also introduces specific tax rules, reporting requirements and potential liabilities. Rental income is generally taxable, but investors may qualify for deductions that reduce their overall tax burden. These can include expenses like mortgage interest, maintenance, depreciation and property management fees. Investors must
Dragons’ Den investor and The Diary of a CEO podcaster Steven Bartlett has shared the career advice he wishes he’d received when he was starting out – and it won’t cost you a penny He shared the advice with everyone, saying nobody can take away two things from you (file)(Image: NBC, Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty
Energy markets aren’t just for suits anymore. In 2026, they’re pulling in A-listers who see beyond the red carpet. Why the sudden interest? Simple. Traditional investments feel shaky, while energy – oil, gas, renewables – promises real growth. AI data centers guzzle power like never before. Global demand spikes. Prices fluctuate, but smart money spots
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Early-stage startup investing conjures images of venture capital firms and well-connected insiders. The introduction of the Simple Agreement for Future Equity, better known as a SAFE, changed that. It gives a much broader range of investors a faster, simpler way into promising young companies. But like any investment, SAFEs come with risks and complexities any
Important information: The value of investments and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency
Crypto is for kids, but what is there for seniors? As baby boomers continue to retire and live out their lives of leisure, retirement priorities shift from aggressive growth to capital preservation. No fuss, no muss. Successful retirement investing isn’t necessarily about catching lightning in a bottle; it’s about protecting all your nest eggs and