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Blue Owl Capital Limits Redemptions as Investors Seek $5.4 Billion Withdrawal from Private Credit Funds

• Blue Owl Capital investors requested $5.4 billion in redemptions from two private credit funds amid accelerating outflows in the financial services sector. • The fund manager reversed its policy by capping redemptions at 5% to manage liquidity pressures effectively. • This development highlights rising concerns over private credit market stability amid broader economic uncertainties.

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Venture Capital Market Remains Strong but Unforgiving of Mediocrity as AI Mega-Rounds Dominate

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AI SummarySergey Tereshkin16d ago💻 Technology

Venture Capital Market Remains Strong but Unforgiving of Mediocrity as AI Mega-Rounds Dominate

• The startup and venture investment market remains robust with AI mega-rounds emerging almost weekly, though investors are increasingly selective and focused on companies with technological advantage and commercial discipline. • Capital is concentrating in AI infrastructure, chips, inference computing platforms, defense tech, European fintech, and healthtech with clear unit economics, while weak placement windows are closing for lower-quality stories. • The IPO and exit market remains open but uneven, with certain companies still preparing for the public market while others postpone placements due to volatility and stricter risk assessments from investors.

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The Guardian (World)The Guardian (World)19d ago🌍 World

US moves to soften capital rules: ‘Big banks can declare mission accomplished’

Fed officials expected to lower capital requirements for banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase by 4.8%Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS federal regulators are trying to soften bank requirements, loosening the amount of capital US banks must have in what would be some of the biggest changes to bank restrictions since the 2008 financial crisis and a huge win for financial institutions.On Thursday, US Federal Reserve officials are expected to vote to lower capital requirements – the funds they need to cover risky assets – for the biggest banks by 4.8%, which could free up capital for banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Continue reading...

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Just Capital and CNBC Release 2026 Rankings of America's Largest Public Companies

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AI SummaryJust Capital22d ago💻 Technology

Just Capital and CNBC Release 2026 Rankings of America's Largest Public Companies

• Just Capital and CNBC announced the 2026 Rankings of America's largest public companies, evaluating responsible business leadership across 20 industries as AI reshapes the economy. • The rankings highlight industry leaders including Trane Technologies (Construction & Materials), Nike (Consumer Products), Marathon Petroleum (Energy), and others, providing decision-grade data on corporate performance. • Just Capital released enhanced Just Intelligence capabilities in February 2026, including a new AI-powered chatbot that allows users to query corporate performance data and business case libraries.

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The Guardian (World)The Guardian (World)22d ago🌍 World

Labor appears set to reform capital gains tax discount after parliamentary inquiry findings

Report reveals the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing marketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has given one of its strongest signals yet the capital gains tax discount will be reworked in the May budget, with a parliamentary inquiry finding the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing market.A Greens-led parliamentary inquiry said the 50% discount “skewed the ownership of housing away from owner-occupiers and towards investors”. Continue reading...

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Fed's Bowman Endorses Tailored Capital Rules for U.S. Banks' Trading Activities

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AI SummaryBank Policy Institute25d ago📈 Business

Fed's Bowman Endorses Tailored Capital Rules for U.S. Banks' Trading Activities

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman supported a proposal strengthening capital requirements for banks' trading desks, calibrated to U.S. capital markets. The rules aim to enhance resilience without stifling market-making activities. This comes amid volatile conditions from geopolitical risks and inflation pressures. Implementation could influence bank profitability and lending in the coming quarters.

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AI SummaryThe Wall Street Journal25d ago💻 Technology

Nvidia Deploys Capital and Chips to Build Next-Gen AI Cloud Infrastructure in US

Nvidia announced on March 13, 2026, major investments in capital and its latest chips to develop the next layer of AI cloud infrastructure, targeting US data centers. The initiative involves partnerships with hyperscalers to deploy Blackwell GPUs at scale. This positions Nvidia to dominate AI compute markets valued at over $100 billion annually. Experts note it accelerates US leadership in AI amid global competition.

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