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SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian said the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (Cmepa) marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts in enhancing investor confidence and expanding capital markets. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and sponsor of the measure, emphasized that the enactment of Cmepa is critical to building a more competitive and accessible investment environment — one that is aligned with global standards and is expected to encourage greater participation from both domestic and international investors. " This law empowers every Filipino to...

While concerns remain regarding the role of generative artificial intelligence in marketing, 83% of CMOs expressed optimism about the technology, a five point increase from the year prior, according to a report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As trust grows, so do investments, with 71% of marketers planning to invest at least $10 million in generative AI over the next three years, up from 57% the year prior. “AI has gone from something to experiment and play around with to something that's becoming core, embedded part of more and more...

In today’s complex real estate market, understanding the nuances of 721 UPREIT DST structures is essential for any investor.One of the critical features of these arrangements is that the REIT holds the option — but not the obligation — to purchase the DST’s property through the UPREIT strategy. This subtle distinction can have profound implications for investors, making due diligence not just advisable, but critical.The anatomy of a 721 UPREIT DST structureIn a typical 721 UPREIT DST transaction, a property is initially transferred into a Delaware statutory trust (DST), allowing...

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India announced a 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate during the second bi-monthly MPC meeting on Friday, bringing the rate down to a three-year low of 5.5%, signalling the regulator’s confidence in India’s overall sound macroeconomic condition.With inflation easing, the central bank has shifted its focus to reviving growth, affirming that India’s growth story remains strong despite global uncertainties. This move is expected to benefit both consumers and businesses, as lower costs will encourage buyers to spend more on big-ticket...

Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNYA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to discover, develop and deliver potentially curative therapies that address the underlying causes of heart disease, today announced that Faraz Ali, Tenaya’s chief Executive Officer, will participate in several upcoming investment conferences. Details are as follows: Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Format: Fireside chat 10th Annual World Medical Innovation ForumDate: Monday, September 23, 2024Format: Panel discussion Chardan’s 8th...

Bank of America offered the lowest average interest rate on investment loans in our review, which relies on HMDA data for 2024. It also performed well in our mathematical scoring model for operational features, with lots of infrastructure to support lending activities—just what you’d expect from a big national bank. Bank of America offers big bank infrastructure and customer support (plus attractive rates), but its underwriting may be tighter than other lenders. Across 1,100 investment property loans funded in 2024, Bank of America’s average rate was just 6.62%, the lowest...

On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Bill). The Tax Bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) that could have significant consequences for both individuals and businesses. Below is a summary of the key changes under the Tax Bill that would impact the real estate industry and real estate funds. The Tax Bill has now moved to the Senate for consideration, where further modifications to the tax provisions discussed...

If you’re building a Fintech, Insurtech, or similar service tech startup, credit unions may not be the first market you think of, but they should be. Beyond being valuable customers, they can also be an important source of investment capital. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that are owned and operated by their members. Unlike traditional banks, they focus on returning value to members through lower loan rates, higher savings yields, reduced fees, and paying member dividends. Membership is usually limited to certain communities, like employees of a specific company,...

Located in rural Utah, the solar-plus-storage project is among the largest under construction in the United States Green River Energy Center Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Rendering of the Green River Energy Center SALT LAKE CITY, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- rPlus Energies announced today the successful close of a tax equity financing commitment exceeding $500...

KKR is taking full advantage of the dislocation in the real estate financing market from traditional lenders.The investment firm’s pipeline of private commercial real estate financings recently hit $42 billion, Bloomberg reported. The company disclosed the record in a note released by the company’s real estate credit group.Deals are popping up rapidly for KKR as a chasm continues to grow between private lenders and the risk tolerance of banks and other traditional lenders in the industry. Additionally, commercial real estate values are resetting across sectors.Interestingly, tariff policy has also worked...