Bain Capital closes largest Asia fund after raising $10.5bn

Buyout firm raised $2.1bn more from external investors than had been targeted

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Chinese data centre spin-off plans dual IPO in Singapore and US

DayOne aims to raise $5bn using new rules intended to boost Asian listings in city-state

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

From leadership to succession, executive courses target wealthy families

Short business school programmes are helping scions prepare, moving into territory dominated by banks and advisers

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Jamie Dimon and his peers should beware of ending up on the UK ballot

There is a fine line between being ‘Concerned of Canary Wharf’ and becoming the subject for political discord yourself

Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Trump’s Hormuz ship insurance facility has done $0 business

US president’s $40bn scheme has had zero uptake due to absence of naval escorts through key waterway

Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Labour leadership battle threatens to reopen Brexit wounds

Intervention by Wes Streeting fuels debate over whether a pro-EU campaign would help unite progressives in Britain

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Iran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season approaches

Emergency measures spread as oil stockpiles run low

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

The looming energy crunch

Supply squeeze due to the Iran war will get worse before it gets better

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Burnham plays down rejoining EU after Streeting advocates Brexit reversal

Contender to be next Labour leader also commits to Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules in an effort to reassure markets

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

UAE says drone strike caused fire at nuclear plant

Attack at Barakah plant caused no injuries, and authorities say radiation levels remain normal

Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026