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Investors look beyond US hedge funds for the first time since 2023: Barclays

[LONDON] Investor interest in US hedge funds is waning for the first time since 2023, with talk of a “Sell America” trade simmering since US President Donald Trump’s sweeping Liberation Day levies in ...

Ken Sze, head of investments, Asia, Barclays Private Bank.
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Analysts have also said that they believe Barclays and HSBC can raise their targets by as much as 200 basis points when they set out guidance for the coming years.

British banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets: sources

In continental Europe, many banks have already lifted their profit goals, signalling confidence higher margins will last for years

Stablecoins are mostly used for moving money within crypto markets.

Barclays buys into stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx

Various banks and other financial institutions have announced plans involving stablecoins in the past year

Barclays is the fifth bank in two years to invest in United Fintech after BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Standard Chartered and Danske Bank.

Barclays joins bank rivals in buying stake in United Fintech

It has bought two fintechs this year, bringing its total to seven and giving it more than 200 employees across 11 locations globally

Africa is managing to pull investment from large Middle Eastern sovereign funds, ultra high net-worth individuals and corporates seeking expansion, according to Barclays.

Barclays sees surge in Africa, Asia cross-border deal flows

The Middle East, India and Singapore are doing more transactions in the region, and this will likely increase in 2026

Yields on Singapore’s 10-year sovereign debt have fallen by around 100 basis points this year, the largest decline in emerging Asia.

Singapore’s bonds set to gain on tighter supply, more liquidity: Barclays

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s government bonds may see elevated demand through the end of the year, said Barclays.

Barclays reports its third-quarter pretax profit slipped 7% to £2.1 billion, down from £2.232 billion a year ago and in line with the average of analysts’ forecasts.

Barclays announces £500 million buyback, upgrades 2025 guidance on strong income

The British bank aims to make a return on equity of greater than 11% this year

Barclays is in the process of setting up a booking centre in Singapore, which it aims to make operational next year.

Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore

British lender also relocates senior banker from London as it expands coverage across Asia

Evonne Tan, head of Barclays Private Bank Singapore.
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