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Rapleys has labelled Alternatives as the ‘go-to’ investment for real estate players in 2025 – citing returns and added value opportunities to be found in a number of niche sectors. The property consultancy, which has a newly launched office in Cardiff, has published its latest report into Alternative real estate industries. The research showcases what it says are the very real opportunities for real estate stakeholders who are looking to deploy capital outside of traditional asset classes in order to diversify their portfolios. The report cites the performance of various...

ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yolo Investments has closed fundraising for its flagship Fund II after hitting its €100 million target.The fund comprises €50 million in external capital, as well as a €50 million commitment from Yolo Group. It brings together a network of 23 investors, including founders and industry thought leaders, further strengthening the Yolo Investments ecosystem and enhancing the strategic value it can offer portfolio companies.Fund II has already backed 12 companies across igaming, blockchain and fintech, with notable investments including Dabble, Kraken...

The European Commission is considering transferring approximately 200 billion euros ($229.4 billion) in frozen Russian assets into a new, higher-risk investment fund that could yield greater returns, Politico reported, citing four people familiar with the discussions.Most of the frozen Russian funds are held at Euroclear, a securities depository based in Belgium. Under the proposal, European officials would move the assets into a special E.U.-administered fund. While Euroclear is required to invest through Belgium’s central bank, the new structure would allow the money to be directed into riskier investments — though...

The European Union is thinking about moving about €200 billion ($229 billion) worth of frozen Russian money into a new fund that would take more financial risks but could earn more money. The extra earnings would go to help Ukraine as it continues to fight against Russia. The Russian money was frozen by the EU in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Right now, the money is sitting safely in Belgium, earning only small profits.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. According to Politico, which cited...

Letizia Alto and Kenji Asakura started buying real estate to supplement, and eventually fully replace, their incomes as doctors. They wanted to reduce their hospital shifts so they could spend more time together and with their kids.Since buying their first investment property in 2015, they've expanded to more than 100 units that bring in six-figure rental cash flow. They both scaled back in the hospital and consider themselves "semi-retired," as they still work on their real estate portfolio and financial literary company, Semi-Retired MD.Over the last decade of investing, the...

A 2025 survey by the Journal of Financial Planning and the Financial Planning Association, conducted from March 23rd through May 4th, found that financial planners are shifting their investment strategies towards growing alternative investment classes. Why? The More Immediate Reason The shift to alternative investments arguably points to investor concerns over the economy. According to the survey, financial planners who are re-evaluating their clients’ allocation strategies are most conscious of anticipated changes in the economy (69%) and market volatility (63%). Amidst recent economic turmoil, stocks and bonds have both experienced volatility. The first half...

Upcoming Startup World Cup Regionals - don’t miss your chance to earn your spot at our Grand Finale and a $1 Million investment prize! Startup World Cup Announces Global Pitch Competition Series in Partnership With Leading Regional Organizations SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Startup World Cup, the world’s largest startup competition, today announced its latest series of global pitch events in collaboration with premier regional partners. This initiative will bring high-stakes pitch competitions to innovation hubs worldwide, offering startups a chance to compete for a $1 MILLION investment prize. Startup...

CBRE has announced the sale of The Shops at Hancock Lofts, a 10,513-square-foot retail condo property located at 8759, 8761, and 8763 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. The asset sold for $13 million to Goodyear Investments, LLC – a private investor that completed the sale to satisfy a 1031-exchange. Goodyear Investments, LLC was represented by Pegasus Investments on both the acquisition and debt origination.CBRE’s Patrick Wade and Alex Kozakov represented the seller and institutional owner in the transaction.The Shops at Hancock Lofts is fully leased to a strong...

AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The State of Texas was recognized with the state’s 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024, according to the Office of Governor Greg Abbott.The Office of the Governor said Texas has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 20 years of the award program. “Texas again wins gold for attracting job-creating business investments thanks to having the best business climate and fastest-growing skilled workforce in America.Innovative industry leaders...

Photo: The Canadian Press A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of their investments in technology  A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology. KPMG in Canada's third biennial survey on digital maturity and tech adoption in the construction industry found...