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The U.S. just made it much easier for retail investors to access private markets
The SEC on Wednesday approved plans to further open up private markets to individual investors. The proposals could allow managers to charge higher performance fees in retail-focused products, and more accredited investor licenses for individuals.
SEC Proposes Amendments to Expand Responsible Retailization of Private Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose rule amendments that would facilitate capital formation in the public and private markets by expanding retail investor choice and promoting innovation in regulated fund structures while…
DFI Retail to swap Maxim's stake for Starbucks in some Asian markets, US$340m
DFI Retail said it has agreed to hand over the half stake in Maxim's to the Wu family in exchange for the Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets and US$340 million (HK$2.65 billion). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The retail giant…
Australia's Credit Card-Surcharge Ban Squeezes Small Retailers
Ross Surace is preparing to raise the price of a coffee by 50 Australian cents and a panini by A$1 ($0.70) when the country bans credit card surcharge fees starting Thursday. The co-owner of Lennox Street Deli in Melbourne's Moonee Ponds…
UK Bid to Raise More Cash From Retail Investors Falls Flat
Britain's Labour government is falling behind on its ambition to borrow more money from regular savers, potentially raising the amount it needs to raise from gilt markets. The UK government has received £2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) through…
Retail sales rise 3.2 per cent amid strong retail leasing demand
Retail sales in Australia increased in the year to June, while shopping centre foot traffic and retail leasing activity also rose, according to the Retail Insights report from the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) and Urbis. Sales growth…
SEC proposes expanding retail investor access to private markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose rule amendments that would expand everyday investors' access to private market investments, an approach that has been promoted by the Trump administration. The proposed amendments would offer…
Borletti Group Takes Over Italian Beauty Retailer Pinalli
MILAN — Borletti Group has taken over Italian beauty retailer Pinalli. The independent investment firm founded by Maurizio Borletti and Paolo De Spirt — which has more than 20 years of experience investing in retail, premium and…
All jobs lost as Scottish family-owned retailer collapses into administration
The £1.1 million-turnover Aromantic Limited business, based on the Greshop Industrial Estate in Forres, traded via its own website and online platforms such as Amazon and Shopify, supplying oils, fragrances and other ingredients to customers…
Australia's stronger economy could give retailers more room to breathe
Australian retailers have spent much of 2026 reading mixed signals. Interest rates have risen three times since the start of the year, inflation is still above the Reserve Bank's target band and consumer sentiment has swung from month to month.
DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets
DFI Retail Group said on Wednesday (Sep 30) its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in the Starbucks -licensed business across seven Asian markets, as part of a reorganisation initiative. Maxim's will pay DFI US$340 million in…
Retailers race to label or remove unmarked stock as beverage container return scheme's transition period ends
SINGAPORE: As the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) enters full implementation on Thursday (Oct 1), retailers across Singapore raced against the clock to pull unmarked drinks from shelves and restock their inventory with compliant products.
Poundland owner faces break-up of retailer it bought for £1
The owner of Poundland is weighing a break up of the retailer after receiving a flurry of bids for just some of its 600 shops, City AM understands. US investment firm Gordon Brothers initially sought offers for the entirety of the business, but may…
Walmart bets on AI to drive the next phase of retail shopping
AI-led shopping experiences are driving higher add-to-cart rates and repeat purchases at Walmart, as the retailer moves from search and recommendations towards agentic commerce, said Balu Chaturvedula, SVP & Country Head, Walmart Global Tech.
DoorDash Debuts Returns Program Amid New Retail Partnerships
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