South Korea's M2 money supply increased by 0.6% in April to an average of 4,153.9 trillion won, driven by rising short-term deposits and funds awaiting investment amid a stock market rally, according to the Bank of Korea.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring public-private partnerships to fund new town developments in England, engaging with major banks and investment funds. This initiative aims to accelerate infrastructure projects, learning from past models like PFI and utilizing frameworks such as RAB.
South Korea's investment fund net asset value reached 1,493.9 trillion won ($1 trillion) at end-March, up 8.5% from three months earlier, driven by a 21.4% surge in exchange-traded funds to a record 360 trillion won. The ETF tally marks the highest since the investment vehicle launched in 2002, helped by continued capital inflow from investors seeking low brokerage fees and stable returns.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India offer high alpha but much of it is unrealized, existing in valuations rather than cash. Investors must look beyond IRR to metrics like DPI and fund manager exit history before committing Rs. 1 crore.
