Gold ruled 2020. Will it reign 2021 too?
Gold exchange traded funds added a record 877 tonnes during 2020, nearly 231 tonnes more than the 2009 record of 646 tonnes. Experts argue much of gold's growth drivers will continue in 2021 too.
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Global FDI flows fall by 49%: UNCTAD
According to the UN body, global foreign direct investment flows fell 49% in the first half of 2020, compared to 2019, due to the economic fallout from Covid-19.
Covid-19: VC-backed healthtech deal values soar
Venture capital investment in healthtech hits $8.2 billion in the first quarter of 2020, the highest quarterly total on record, says Preqin; large deals continue to be made.
Covid-19 takes a toll on alternative assets outlook
Though investors are revising their commitments to alternatives in 2020, most are not adjusting their longer-term plans, says Preqin.
Not enough women in senior roles in alternatives: Preqin
Women in senior roles are still a minority in the global alternatives industry; their representation grows just 0.9% in two years.
Taking Asia’s digital economy to the next level
Greater cross-border collaboration and increased financial and digital inclusion will unlock the full potential of Asia’s digitalisation. It will also help create a digital economy that benefits all.
Asia to have more demi-billionaires
A Knight Frank report says in five years, the number of persons with $500 million or more in net assets in Asia will overtake those in North America, for the first time.
Trump’s actions irrelevant for Indian markets?
Indian markets seemed unaffected by the failure of the G7 talks, in contrast to the slide seen in March during the U.S.-China trade war.
