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Articles

7 articles found for investment-opportunities:

  • Capturing the Opportunity of Carbon Capture & Storage Technology in Petrochemicals

    The growing need for environmental sustainability has impelled petrochemical companies worldwide to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero emissions by 2050. Industry leaders globally have been collaborating on exploring carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a means to significantly reduce carbon emissions from their petrochemical plants. As this technology is in a nascent stage, companies that make an early entry in developing and investing in CCS and related infrastructure would provide good investment opportunities, considering they would largely benefit as CCS technology gets adopted across the petrochemical industry.

  • Integrating ESG in Real Estate

    Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is slowly gaining prominence across industries. Real estate has been a late adopter of this concept, but global warming concerns and net zero commitments have accelerated its acceptance within the industry. Real estate companies across regions are embedding ESG practices within their processes. Investors and financial firms also consider it important. ESG is set to become an essential requirement and become an integral part of Real Estate processes.

  • The Dual Effect of Private Equity

    Private equity (PE) investments help and support companies with promising prospects, which have several positive impacts on society as they help create jobs and build successful businesses. PE firms provide capital for companies, encouraging them to grow and become more competitive. However, critics argue that these investments typically force small companies out of business and can be detrimental to them in some respects. Overall, PE has both positive and negative implications and can be a boon to society, but a threat to startups in certain situations.

  • Thematic Investing on the Rise

    Disruptive technology is constantly reshaping the world. Despite the pandemic-induced lockdown, seamless internet connectivity enabled access to a virtual world where we could work, shop, and even meet people. Due to mobility restriction, labor shortage, and supply chain disruption, manufacturers have turned to robotics. Breakthrough treatments and medical advances in healthcare have helped combat the pandemic crisis. Climate change has shed light on vehicle electrification and the shift to renewable energy. Consequently, technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, robotics, and data analytics are gaining popularity. The benefits of these disruptions, or rather “trends” and “themes,” are manifold. These trends are increasingly changing the way investors manage their portfolios.


  • Can ChatGPT Disrupt Financial Services?

    Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, have led to increased adoption of AI in financial advisory and risk management. These tools have the potential to address issues related to operational inefficiencies, fraudulent activities, and the need for personalized services. However, it is important to recognize that ChatGPT has limitations, and human intelligence and judgment will continue to be crucial for decision-making.

  • US Pet Food Industry on the Rise

    Pet ownership increased during lockdown when people were confined to their homes. Pet humanization has led to owners treating pets as part of their family. Owners are increasingly concerned about their pets’ health and nutrition and are looking for high quality and nutrient-rich food products. Pet food manufactures have been quick to tap into this rising demand to develop organic, natural, and high nutrition products. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet food sales increased 19.3% year-on-year to USD123.6 billion in 2021. Large pet food and treat manufacturers are expanding their production lines to meet growing demand. The pet food industry has shown resilience during the recent economic downturn and is expected to grow further.

  • DeFi – Revolutionizing Financial Markets

    DeFi has made considerable progress in a surprisingly short time that would contribute to a more transparent and accessible future in finance due to rapid technological developments. There are now over 4.5 million DeFi users worldwide, which is anticipated to reach two-digit millions in the immediate future. However, the technology seems to be in a nascent stage and is yet to be fully stress tested at scale over an extended period. While there are concerns over DeFi replacing the traditional financial system, experts suggest they can coexist and thus improve the global finance architecture and benefit the economy worldwide.


Special Reports

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  • Metaverse – Mapping Investment Opportunities

    The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in consumers’ expectations and need for more fulfilling and immersive communication methods. Numerous consumers are seeking ways to adopt the metaverse. Metaverse is considered the next generation of the Internet, ready to penetrate every sphere of human activity. Tech companies worldwide are gearing up to adopt the new technology by including it in their core business activities. Metaverse-specific investments have risen in the past few years. Several tech companies are looking to gain the first-mover advantage through large-scale acquisitions in this space. Metaverse-related ETFs have hit the market over the last 12 months, and many are in the pipeline. Globally, investors have been very bullish about the theme, and prominent institutional investors consider it a game changer. The metaverse also opens doors to key investment areas such as hardware, infrastructure, virtual platforms, payments, content, and assets