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By Asset Allocator Journal Staff MedTech Dive reports that medtech venture funding grew in Q1 despite a drop in deal volume, as larger investments flowed into diagnostics and AI-driven devices. Most capital went to later-stage companies, with early-stage deals declining. The data, drawn from PitchBook, shows a trend toward concentrated, high-value funding. According to Advisor […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff According to Business Matters, the UK has fallen behind France in renewable energy investment as British green project commitments declined sharply. France secured a larger share of global capital in the sector, with the UK seeing a drop attributed to delays, regulatory uncertainty, and shifts in policy support. Analysts cited […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff According to MedTech Dive, venture capital funding for medtech rebounded strongly in Q1 2025, reaching highs not seen since 2022 and including multiple nine-figure rounds. While IPOs and M&A activity remain limited, recent exits like Beta Bionics’ public offering and significant acquisitions by Boston Scientific signal cautious recovery. Per Advisor […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff Morrisons has reported a rebound in second-quarter sales after a cyberattack earlier this year disrupted operations, according to Business Matters. The supermarket chain stated that like-for-like sales increased as customer numbers rose and key initiatives took hold. Executives credited strong performance in fresh food and the relaunch of the “More” […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff Japanese companies are significantly increasing capital expenditures, reversing years of cautious investment behavior, according to Advisor Perspectives. This shift spans multiple sectors, including manufacturing and services, and reflects growing corporate confidence in the domestic and global economic outlook. Analysts note that the trend is boosting foreign investor interest and potentially […]

June 11, 2025 – Asset-based private credit, a form of lending secured by tangible assets like real estate, equipment, or receivables, is gaining traction in 40 Act funds—mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. As investors seek higher yields and diversification amid economic uncertainty, this asset class offers […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff Meta is preparing to roll out advertisements on WhatsApp’s Status feature later this year, according to the Financial Times. The company will also begin offering in-chat promotions through its WhatsApp Business platform. These changes mark the first time WhatsApp will include display ads, representing a significant shift for an app […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff According to Business Matters, BT’s chief executive announced that AI advancements could lead to further job cuts at the company. The integration of AI is aimed at improving efficiency but raises concerns about workforce reductions in the telecom sector. This development highlights the growing influence of AI on corporate restructuring […]

By Asset Allocator Journal Staff The Financial Times reports that Harvard and Yale have begun disclosing detailed breakdowns of their private market holdings, spanning private equity, venture capital, and real estate. The schools are revealing performance metrics, multi-year return patterns, and liquidity profiles amid pressure for transparency. The move challenges longstanding opacity in elite endowment […]

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, a growing number of financial advisers are outsourcing investment decisions, with assets in model portfolios reaching a record $8 trillion in April 2025. This trend reflects a shift among registered investment advisers (RIAs) and wealth managers toward leveraging third-party asset management to focus on client relationships, strategic […]