BlackRock and Alliance Bernstein to Invest in Klaviyo

Major asset manager including BlackRock and research and services firm Alliance Bernstein LP have evinced interest to be cornerstone investors in the marketing automation company Klaviyo’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by end of this year and Klaviyo hopes to raise up to $518 million in the public listing, media reports said.
Singapore Stock Market Surges Amid Global Optimism and Positive Earnings Reports

The Singapore stock market showed resilience in the face of recent volatility, bouncing back on Wednesday with positive sentiment amid global economic optimism. After experiencing a dip in two of the past three trading days, the Straits Times Index (STI) is set to regain momentum, reflecting the upbeat outlook for interest rates.
Bank Earnings Propel U.S. Stocks to New Highs Surging Economic Optimism

U.S. stocks are surging to new highs, driven by strong bank earnings and a resilient economy. As investor optimism grows, major financial institutions report impressive profits, signaling confidence in the ongoing recovery. The market’s recent rally is bolstered by various economic indicators, prompting investors to closely monitor earnings announcements and economic data for further clues about the market’s direction.
Exclusive: South Korea aims to join AI race as startup Rebellions launches new chip

South Korean startup Rebellions Inc launches an artificial intelligence (AI) chip on Monday, racing to win government contracts as Seoul seeks a place for local companies in the exploding AI industry.
Ant-linked firms’ shares rise after news of Jack Ma ceding control; Alibaba jumps

Shares of listed Chinese companies that count Ant Group as a major shareholder rose on Monday after announcements that Ant founder Jack Ma is giving up control of the fintech giant following an overhaul.
Exclusive: Morgan Stanley to slash 2022 banker bonuses in Asia by up to half

Morgan Stanley plans to slash investment bankers’ annual bonuses by as much as 50% in Asia, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter, as the Wall Street firm reins in costs to tackle tough market conditions that have hit its revenue.
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs on hunt for bargain crypto firms after FTX fiasco

Goldman Sachs plans to spend tens of millions of dollars to buy or invest in crypto companies after the collapse of the FTX exchange hit valuations and dampened investor interest.
Goldman Sachs promotes 80 people to elite partner rank

Goldman Sachs Group Inc promoted 80 bankers as partners of the storied Wall Street firm, up from 60 people in 2020, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Credit Suisse scrambles to finalise revamp as deadline looms

Credit Suisse is racing to firm up sales of part of its business that could limit the cash it needs from investors, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said, with just days to go before the bank unveils an overhaul.
UK mortgage market faces ‘significant stress’ – Morgan Stanley

Britain’s mortgage market faces significant stress as households struggle to meet the surging cost of home loans, investment bank Morgan Stanley said in a research note on Monday.