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Belmont, CA, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), a private Catholic institution with a 174-year legacy of education and service, and UC Investments, the investment arm of the University of California system, today announced the pending sale of 96.5 acres of NDNU property, which includes the historic Belmont campus and Water Dog Lake. The transaction will ensure that the beloved Belmont campus and its legacy will continue to serve the region through a long-term investment strategy aligned with both institutions’ missions. Once the transaction...

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, CEO and founder of InvestorKit, Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, and new host Adrian Lee, senior portfolio strategist at InvestorKit, are joined by Joseph Khoury Gebrail, managing principal at KG Co Legal, to unpack the complexities of SMSF investing and highlight common mistakes to avoid. The experts start by sharing insights into the legal complexities of property transactions, especially when using self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Joseph stresses the need to correctly set up a bare trust deed for...

Kumo Capital has expanded its real estate investment operations beyond Massachusetts, targeting small bay industrial and multifamily assets with its value-add strategy. Boston, Massachusetts, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kumo Capital (source: Kumo Capital) 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. Kumo Capital, a data-driven real estate investment firm based in Massachusetts, announced the expansion of its operations...

Open this photo in gallery:King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with Prime Minister Mark Carney (left), ahead of the Throne Speech at the Senate chamber in Ottawa on Tuesday.Pool/Getty ImagesIn a ceremony marked with pomp and pageantry, King Charles III opened Parliament Tuesday, delivering the federal government’s Throne Speech that affirmed Canada’s sovereignty and promised the “largest transformation in the Canadian economy since the Second World War.”The Throne Speech, written by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office in consultation with the King’s office, touched on Liberal election promises including a middle-class...

Investing in hotel real estate requires far more than identifying good locations and calculating potential returns. According to Patrick Saada, Chairman of Bohopo and a leader in boutique hospitality investments across Europe, the best hotel assets are not just properties—they’re curated experiences.With years of experience turning underused city-center buildings into vibrant, profitable boutique hotels, Patrick shares his top tips for anyone considering entering the world of hospitality-driven real estate investment.1. Think Emotion Before Square Meters“Guests don’t remember how big the room was. They remember how it made them feel."Patrick emphasizes...

For many, the National Pension System (NPS) represents a disciplined, tax-efficient way to save for retirement. But what happens when your residency status changes? Can you still keep investing in NPS after becoming a non-resident Indian (NRI) or an overseas citizen of India (OCI)? What are the compliance requirements, tax consequences, and rules around withdrawals?  Read on to find out. What changes?According to Naisar Shah, director, PR Bhuta & Co, Chartered Accountants, “You can continue contributing to NPS, However, upon changing your residency status, some compliance steps are required. You...

Investors, entrepreneurs and companies now use India’s IPO market to get involved in the country’s growing economy. By 2025, the IPO market is expected to experience a dramatic change because investors are switching, technology is advancing, and sustainability is gaining popularity. Upcoming IPO Trends: ESG, Tech, Fintech in Focus Interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), technology (tech), and financial technology (fintech) is on the rise among both retail and institutional investors. Because more people are opening Demat accounts and learning about finance, the number of people taking part in...

Warren Buffett, the CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has shown a clear preference for stocks over real estate when it comes to long-term investment opportunities.What Happened: Buffett, during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting, was queried about his continued interest in buying stocks over property. He responded by emphasizing the vast opportunities offered by the US stock market.“The security market in the United States presents much more opportunities than real estate,” Buffett stated.Buffett underscored his argument by comparing the performance of the stock market and real estate over the past four decades. As...

Open this photo in gallery:William Aldridge, the senior VP portfolio manager and co-lead of the North American equities team at Mackenzie Investments.Greg Trumper/The Globe and MailWilliam Aldridge’s interest in stocks began during the 1990s bull market. But riding his bike to work as an analyst for a Toronto investment bank put him on a path to his dream job as a portfolio manager. (Well, that and an MBA.) He often ran into fellow cyclist Robert Tattersall, co-founder of mutual fund firm Saxon Financial. Tattersall invited Aldridge for tea and offered...

Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, at a meeting at the presidential palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 26, 2025. LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of three Southeast Asian countries on Sunday, May 25, in Vietnam. He is set to travel to Indonesia on Wednesday before heading to Singapore, where he will deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit on Friday. This annual forum brings together top defense and security officials from around the world. For Paris, the goal at the conference is...