Following a blockbuster 2024, equity fund launches by mutual funds slowed down in the first half of 2025 due to stock market uncertainty and volatility. Investor appetite waned after many new fund offerings from the previous year experienced losses. The moderation is also attributed to relatively flat equity markets and geopolitical challenges.
Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing, dies at 89
Mark Mobius, a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at 89. Known for decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, he championed opportunities across developing economies,