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BlackRock broadens its private credit portfolio by acquiring HPS Investment Partners for a massive $12 billion

BlackRock, the world’s leading asset manager, has announced its plans to acquire HPS Investment Partners in a stock deal worth $12 billion. This strategic move is designed to strengthen BlackRock’s foothold in the increasingly popular private credit sector. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, said in a statement, “Our goal has […]

US Tightens Restrictions on China’s Semiconductor Chips, Impacting Toolmakers – Reported by Reuters

“U.S. Steps Up Sanctions on China’s Chip Industry for the Third Time in Three Years” On Monday, the U.S. government intensified its restrictions against China’s semiconductor industry. For the third time in three years, the U.S. curtailed exports to 140 companies, including Naura Technology Group, a prominent chip equipment manufacturer, […]

Lombard Odier, a Swiss wealth management firm, faces indictment over accusations of money laundering

Swiss prosecutors have charged Lombard Odier, one of the country’s most historic private banks, with serious allegations of money laundering. The allegations were made public on Friday by the Swiss Attorney General’s Office (OAG), who filed the indictment against both the bank and a former worker at Switzerland’s Federal Criminal […]

Elon Musk Petitions Legal Action to Halt OpenAI’s Transition to Profit-making Entity, Reports Investing.com

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has taken legal action to prevent OpenAI, a company he co-founded, from transitioning into a profit-making business, according to recently revealed legal documents. Musk’s request for a federal court injunction also implies potential antitrust issues with the AI start-up. Lawyers for Musk and his […]