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Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | M&A
LAFPP Reaffirms Commitment to Lower Mid-Market and Emerging Managers Despite Portfolio Challenges
The Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension System (LAFPP), managing $38 billion in assets, has reaffirmed its confidence in lower mid-market and emerging private equity managers despite recent portfolio underperformance. The pension fund's head of private equity highlighted that distributions have held up relatively well amid a challenging environment for limited partners with significant private equity exposure.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
IRS Proposes Regulations Clarifying $2,500 Limit on Trump Account Contributions for Workers
The IRS has proposed regulations that clarify the $2,500 contribution limit to Trump accounts for workers, impacting millions of children, families, and employers. The rules also address self-employed owners, Sec. 125 cafeteria-plan contributions, and employer matching of the government’s $1,000 pilot-program contribution, according to the Journal of Accountancy.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
IRS Proposes New Regulations on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts
The IRS has issued proposed regulations detailing requirements for employers who want to maintain contribution programs to Trump Accounts, according to CPA Practice Advisor.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
ABA and BPI Call on OCC to Postpone Stablecoin Reporting Form Proposal
The American Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute have urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to delay issuing new reporting forms for stablecoin issuers until regulatory requirements are finalized and harmonized across agencies, according to ABA Banking Journal.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Corporate Finance
CME to Launch Futures Contracts on AI Computing Power
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is set to introduce futures contracts on AI computing power in partnership with Silicon Data, marking a new tradable asset class pending regulatory approval.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
Existing-Home Sales Slow Further in July Amid Rising Financing Costs
Existing-home sales continued to slow in July as rising mortgage rates dampened buyer interest, with mortgage rate locks tumbling and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac activity shrinking. Early August saw a 3.6% increase in mortgage demand as rates dipped, but activity remains below last year's levels.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
New York Fed Reports Slight Decline in Household Debt to $18.8 Trillion in Q2
Household debt in the United States decreased by $13 billion to $18.8 trillion during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest report.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
China’s Coal-to-Gas Industry Poised to Triple in Scale by 2030, Rystad Reports
China is rapidly expanding its coal-to-gas (CTG) industry, aiming to triple its capacity by 2030 as a strategic move to reduce geopolitical supply risks, according to OilPrice.com citing Rystad Energy.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
North American Data Center Demand Hits Record 25 Gigawatts in H1 2026
North American data center demand surged to an unprecedented 25 gigawatts of absorption in the first half of 2026, according to JLL’s midyear report, doubling the previous year’s level and quintupling that of two years ago.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
Crowe Secures Private Equity Investment from KKR
Chicago-based accounting firm Crowe completed a private equity investment deal with KKR on August 7, marking one of the largest PE infusions into a U.S. accounting firm.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
Mortgage Credit Access Reaches Four-Year High in July
Mortgage credit availability surged to its highest level in four years during July, driven by increased offerings in adjustable-rate mortgages, streamline refinance programs, and jumbo loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Private Credit
Hollyport maintains independence with stake sale to Blue Owl
Blue Owl has acquired a passive stake in tail-end specialist Hollyport, representing about 25% of the firm's economic interests, according to Secondaries Investor.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Deutsche Bank Gets China’s Currency Stamp
Deutsche Bank has received official approval related to Chinese currency operations, marking a significant development in its business dealings with China, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
ABA and Industry Groups Back FCC Proposal to Strengthen Voice Service Provider Accountability
The American Bankers Association and a coalition of 12 associations have voiced strong support for the FCC’s proposal requiring voice service providers to verify their upstream partners to combat illegal calls, according to ABA Banking Journal.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Capital Markets
Maryland Judge Denies loanDepot's Motion to Dismiss Loan Officer Compensation Lawsuit
A federal judge in Maryland has rejected loanDepot's attempt to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging violations of federal loan officer compensation regulations and borrower steering into higher-rate mortgages, according to HousingWire.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
UK Parliamentarians Question Banks on Service Refusals to Crypto Firms
UK politicians have formally requested major banks to clarify their policies on servicing crypto and digital asset companies, highlighting regulatory and market tensions.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
Louisiana Bank Enters FDIC Consent Order Over Credit Quality Concerns
First Guaranty Bank agreed to an FDIC consent order restricting its lending activities and requiring capital improvements following a regulatory review that identified credit losses.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Regulation
OCC Highlights FDIC Reform and Pushes to Revive De Novo Bank Chartering
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) applauds recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reforms and continues its focus on reviving de novo bank chartering to foster a diverse and resilient U.S. banking system.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
US Ban on Chinese Humanoid Robots May Spur Supply-Chain Shifts but Limited Near-Term Market Impact
The US has imposed restrictions on Chinese humanoid robots, potentially prompting supply-chain diversification, though analysts foresee limited immediate effects on the nascent humanoid robotics market, according to AI Business.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
Silicon Valley Startups Prepare to Issue Corporate Credit Cards to AI Agents
Silicon Valley startups are increasingly integrating AI agents into their founding teams, prompting financial service providers like Mercury to adapt by enabling corporate credit cards for AI entities, according to Fast Company.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Revolut Secures Banking Licence in France
Revolut has obtained a banking licence in France, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Nebius Adopts Asset-Light Strategy to Accelerate AI Cloud Expansion
Nebius has announced a strategic shift to partner with external investors for funding data center infrastructure, focusing its resources on providing the AI cloud platform. This move aims to speed growth and alter the company’s valuation profile.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Private Credit
Apollo, Pantheon, and SQ Capital Co-Lead €750 Million Credit Venture for Exponent
Apollo, Pantheon, and SQ Capital have co-led a €750 million credit venture financing for engineering services firm H&MV, valuing the company at €1.4 billion, according to Secondaries Investor.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Private Credit
SEC Intensifies Scrutiny on Private Fund Valuations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has increased its focus on valuation practices within private funds, issuing targeted inquiries and ramping up enforcement efforts, according to Private Debt Investor.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
CHLA Calls for Changes to Mortgage Origination Regulations
The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) has formally requested regulatory amendments to current mortgage origination rules, aiming to influence the framework governing commercial real estate lending.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
Research Reveals Persistent Rate Dispersion Among Identical Commercial Real Estate Borrowers
Mortgage Professional America reports that recent research highlights ongoing variability in interest rates offered to commercial real estate borrowers with identical profiles.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Private Credit
Median Fund DPIs Decline from Post-GFC Peak in Private Credit
Median distributions to paid-in capital (DPI) for private credit funds have declined since their peak in the early post-Global Financial Crisis period, according to data from PEI Group reported by Private Debt Investor.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
RBC and BMO Agree to C$2 Billion Sale of Payments Processor Moneris
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal have agreed to sell their payments processing joint venture Moneris to private equity firm Francisco Partners for C$2 billion in cash, according to Finextra.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
India Regulator Proposes Expanded Bullion Vault Oversight Rules
India's financial regulator has proposed new rules to expand oversight of bullion vaults, aiming to strengthen controls over gold storage facilities, according to Investing.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
UWM Sues Two Harbors Following Failed $1.3 Billion Merger and Shareholder Securities Probe
UWM has initiated legal action against Two Harbors after their $1.3 billion merger collapsed, coinciding with a shareholder-led securities investigation triggered by a reported $603 million hedging loss.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
Global Gas Turbine Orders Reach Record Levels Amid Rising Power Demand
Global gas turbine orders surged to a record 38 GW in Q2, marking a 29% increase from Q1, driven by heightened demand for power generation, according to JP Morgan as reported by OilPrice.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Crude Prices Supported as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Crude oil prices remain elevated due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
ICE Launches U.S. Investment-Grade Bond Sale to Finance MarketAxess Acquisition
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has initiated a U.S. investment-grade bond offering to fund its acquisition of MarketAxess, according to Seeking Alpha. The bond sale marks a strategic financing move to support ICE's expansion in electronic trading platforms.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Nasdaq to Acquire U.S. Trading Venue LeveL Markets, Expands Digital Liquidity Push
Nasdaq, Inc. has agreed to acquire LeveL Markets, a major U.S. Alternative Trading System, to enhance its strategy of creating 'always-on' markets. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Fed Rate Hike Decision Hinges on July Inflation Report Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Despite a surprising decline in U.S. jobs last month, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to delay interest rate increases unless July's inflation data shows continued moderation, according to MarketWatch.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Significant Outflows Hit Global X AI & Technology ETF and Other Major ETFs
The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) experienced a notable $804.7 million outflow this week, alongside other sizable withdrawals from key sector ETFs, according to Nasdaq data.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
UK Lawmakers Warn Banks’ Reluctance to Serve Crypto Firms Could Hinder Industry Growth
A UK parliamentary group has urged banks to clarify their policies on providing services to cryptocurrency companies, warning that current refusals risk stunting the sector’s expansion, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
US Existing Home Sales Decline 1.7% in July Amid Record Prices and High Mortgage Rates
US existing home sales fell by 1.7% in July as record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates dampened buyer demand, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
July U.S. Home Sales Decline as Mortgage Rates Rise
U.S. home sales fell in July, with rising mortgage rates cited as the primary factor discouraging buyers, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
CoreWeave Secures $2.6 Billion GPU-Backed Loan
CoreWeave has closed a $2.6 billion loan secured by its graphics processing unit (GPU) assets, according to Yahoo Finance. This substantial financing underscores the growing importance of GPU-backed lending in capital markets.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Ripple Supports XRP Ledger Upgrade to Enable Institutional Lending Onchain
Ripple is backing an upgrade to the XRP Ledger aimed at facilitating institutional lending directly on the blockchain, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
CHLA Renews Calls for Loan Officer Compensation Reform and Additional Changes
The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) has reiterated its calls for reforms to loan officer compensation structures and has urged further modifications within the mortgage industry, according to Mortgage Professional America.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
Wall Street Endorses Jensen Huang's Vision for AI Expansion
Leading tech companies have funded the initial AI buildout with record equity and debt issuances, while Nvidia introduces a new concept for the sector's next phase.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Regulation
Miami International Securities Exchange Files Rule Change to Amend PRIME and cPRIME Functionality
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX) has filed a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 515A concerning its PRIME and cPRIME functionalities, with immediate effectiveness, according to the Federal Register.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Corporate Finance
SEC Grants Exemption for Data-Center Bonds from Key Securitization Rules
The SEC has exempted a major subset of data-center securitizations from certain disclosure and investor protection requirements, distinguishing these deals from other asset-backed securities, according to CPA Practice Advisor.