Samsung has entered the world of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare with its new Health Assistant. Now available in beta for users in the United States, Health Assistant is designed to work in tandem with Samsung Health, according to a Tuesday (July 21) news release. “With a holistic understanding of a user’s health, Health Assistant will connect…
ICICI Bank is close to raising at least $500 million through five-year dollar-denominated bonds as it looks to tap the Reserve Bank of India’s concessional dollar-rupee swap facility, sources familiar with the matter said. The bonds would be raised under SEC’s144A rules that allows companies to raise capital rapidly from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) in…
JLL’s M&A and Corporate Advisory, Corporate Banking Advisory and Debt & Equity Advisory teams collectively secured $617 million in financing for Link Apartments REIT and Link Apartments Opportunity Zone REIT. Both are Grubb Properties-managed REITs, along with Link Apartments 8 Carlisle, a 64-story, Class A multifamily development in Manhattan’s Financial District. JLL represented the developer and REIT sponsor, Grubb Properties,…
Nack Development is moving forward with a 55,000-square-foot mixed-use project in Celina, with the help of a $3 million incentive package. Trackside Junction will include retail, restaurant, office, event and residential space. Community Impact reports that the plans for the two buildings include a four-story, 40,000-square-foot mixed-use building with 10,000 square feet of retail and…
Brand collaborations can markedly enhance visibility and appeal. To understand their impact, consider how Louis Vuitton x Supreme combined high fashion and streetwear, or how Nike x Off-White introduced a fresh aesthetic in athletic wear. Examine these partnerships closely, and think about what makes their logos so effective. This approach can inform your own strategies…
Santander is Latin America’s best investment bank given the consistency and scope of its execution across a diverse and often challenging regional landscape. In 2025, the bank demonstrated a clear competitive advantage through its integrated model, combining advisory, capital markets, financing and markets capabilities into a single, coordinated platform. At the core of Santander’s success…
The agents winning in today’s environment are not chasing leads, they are creating opportunity. Attendees at this session of the Velocity, A FORCE Conference, May 20-21 in New Orleans, learned how to leverage instant offers to engage sellers, build a pipeline of high-intent prospects, and create a competitive environment that helps sellers win with stronger…
BXP is trying its hand at a nine-figure deal in the heart of Manhattan. Owen Thomas’ firm is seeking to sell the ground lease tied to 7 Times Square, the Commercial Observer reported. BXP is reportedly expected to ask between $700 million and $750 million for the 1.2 million-square-foot property. What’s unclear is whether or…
MSCI Q2 2026 slides: record ETF growth drives 18.5% EPS gain
The 8th Pay Commission completed its visits to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar in July. The Commission is now approaching the completion of its ninth month since its constitution on 3 November 2026. This would mean that nearly half of the 18-month permitted duration of the 8th Pay Commission will be completed soon. More consultations and discussions…