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Fundraising Uncertainty Hangs Over Private Equity's Hopes for 2025 
 

Despite optimism about the coming year, investors remain short of cash to commit to new funds.

 
Bitcoin Went Mainstream in 2024. Are Ether, Solana and Other Risky Tokens Next? 
 

Asset managers hoping to seize on the momentum of bitcoin funds are jockeying to put smaller tokens into exchange-traded funds.

 
U.S. Insurer Aflac Keeps Eye on Japan Market as Others Turn Overseas for Growth 
 

The CEO says addressing youth demand in Japan will be key to adapting to tough demographics and a higher-rate environment.

 
MicroStrategy Stock's Momentum Is Fading Fast. A S&P 500 Addition Seems Unlikely. 
 

MicroStrategy's stock premium to its Bitcoin holdings has been shrinking, which could continue to trouble the company.

 
Schwab Files Nonsolicitation Suit Against Advisor Who Oversaw $1.5 Billion 
 

The company says the advisor has contacted clients since he left Schwab to work at another wealth management firm.

 
Santander to Sell Stake in Asset Manager Caceis Back to Credit Agricole 
 

The long-term partnership between Caceis and Santander will be maintained but the Latin American joint venture isn't part of the transaction and will remain controlled by both entities.

 
Trump Isn't President Yet. He's Already Spooking the Fed. 
 

Inflation risks from the incoming administration's agenda can't be ignored any longer.

 
The Next Big Fed Debate: Has the Era of Very Low Rates Ended? 
 

Fed officials are trying to figure out the just-right interest rate. Some think they might already be close to that destination.

 
Antin Infrastructure Partners Exceeds $10 Billion for Fifth Flagship Fund 
 

The Paris-based investment firm has closed the largest infrastructure fund so far in 2024.

 
The Latest Clash of the Buyout Titans? Cheesy Holiday Videos 
 

Season's greetings videos from Blackstone and Apollo feature offbeat images including a CEO on horseback.

 
 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 20, 2024 07:00 ET (12:00 GMT)

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