U.S. sustainable investment funds attracted net new money during the second quarter of 2026 for the first time in more than three years, although the rebound was heavily concentrated in passive strategies linked to electricity-grid infrastructure. Investors added nearly $3 billion to U.S. sustainable open-end funds and exchange-traded funds during
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The African Development Bank and the African Sovereign Investors Forum are deepening their partnership to mobilize African capital for major infrastructure projects, positioning the continent’s sovereign wealth funds to play a larger role in financing one of the world’s greatest emerging investment opportunities: Africa’s sustainable development.
Developers race to lock in federal incentives as renewable energy enters a more expensive era driven by AI-powered electricity demand The scramble is on. Across the United States, renewable energy developers have spent recent weeks rushing to qualify projects before the expiration of federal clean energy tax credits, setting off
OpenAI has discussed granting the U.S. government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company, according to a breaking report from the Financial Times, in a proposal that would mark one of the most significant alignments yet between a frontier artificial intelligence company and the federal government. OpenAI CEO Sam
The artificial intelligence-fueled market rally that has propelled global stocks to record highs in 2026 suffered a sharp setback on Tuesday as investors dumped technology shares, sending markets lower from New York to Seoul and raising new questions about the pace, cost, and sustainability of the AI revolution. The sell-off
The SpaceX Windfall Reveals a Bigger Story About the Future of Long-Term Capital As the world prepares for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, a surprising group of winners is emerging: universities. According to recent reporting, several major university endowments stand to realize billions of dollars
A climate-tech company from Grenada is drawing international attention for transforming one of the Caribbean’s most persistent environmental challenges into a potential engine for renewable energy, agriculture, and economic resilience. SarGas Ltd was recently recognized as the “Most Investable Opportunity” at the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) Accelerator Showcase in London,
Norway’s entry into the U.S.-led initiative brings US$1.8 trillion in sovereign capital into the emerging geopolitical race for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and strategic technologies Norway’s decision to join the United States-led Pax Silica initiative is about far more than diplomacy or technological cooperation. By entering the alliance, the world’s largest
A federal judge has struck down Texas’ anti ESG law as unconstitutional, delivering a legal setback to one of the most aggressive state efforts to police sustainable finance. The ruling affirms that governments cannot punish companies for how they assess risk or express investment views. But the decision arrives after
On a recent morning in Abu Dhabi, the emirate quietly rewired the architecture of its state capital. A restructuring that brings together vast operating assets, strategic stakes, and long-term investments under a single roof has created a new sovereign force with more than $300 billion in assets and a sharpened
