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Happy Friday! It's not goodbye. It's see you later. I start the second half of my paternity leave next week. I'll be out for the summer, but you're in good hands with my UK colleague Hallam Bullock. Just try not to give him too much grief on July 4.In today's big story, some advice for people looking to get their real-estate empire off the ground.What's on deckMarkets: Why understanding Goldman Sachs' "coffee culture" is so important for interns.Tech: How Gen Z is getting around the brutal market for entry-level jobs...

The controlling shareholder of distiller Davide-Campari Milano NV is close to acquiring a significant minority stake in consumer-focused private equity firm Bluegem Capital Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.Luxembourg-based Lagfin, which manages the investments of the billionaire Garavoglia family, is finalizing terms of a deal to take an about 20% stake in Bluegem, the people said. Lagfin is also in talks to commit to be an anchor investor in Bluegem’s upcoming fund, the people said.A transaction could be announced within days, the people said, asking not to be...

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Adrian Lee from InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial, sit down with Tuan Duong from Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors to unpack the often overlooked power of depreciation in property investment. The episode starts by unpacking depreciation and how it allows investors to claim tax deductions on the wear and tear of buildings and fixtures, boosting cash flow without out-of-pocket costs. Since 2017, rules have tightened for second-hand residential properties, but commercial properties still allow broader depreciation claims, making...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), has announced an upcoming Trade and Investment Conference under the theme "Bridge to Prosperity." Scheduled to take place today, Tuesday, June 17 to 21, 2025 in Monrovia, the five-day event will bring together a delegation of prominent U.S. investors and business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities across Liberia's key economic sectors. This flagship initiative is a hallmark of the Ministry's economic diplomacy agenda, under the leadership of Sara...

CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Maryland chose nearly 400 communities to be prioritized for state funding in an effort to address what the governor's office calls "discriminatory policies," which include redlining and mass incarceration. The Just Communities campaign targets state investments that help reverse these policies. What is Just Communities? The governor approved the first Just Communities designation for 419 census tracts in Maryland. The communities will be prioritized for nearly $400 million in funds during the 2026 fiscal year. The Just Communities designation will create opportunities for areas that have been...

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...