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13 Mar
 
Tariff Threats May Slow Private Equity's Nearshoring Bets in Mexico 
 

Uncertainty over new Trump administration trade policies force some investors to rethink Mexican deals.

 
How Medicaid Spending Reductions Affect Startups 
 

Reduced federal spending would likely sharpen focus on technology to improve efficiency, potentially benefiting some venture-backed companies.

 
Generali Operating Profit Rises on Higher Premiums 
 

Assicurazioni Generali said its operating profit rose on the performance of all its units over 2024 gross written premiums that increased more than expected.

 
Is Trump Taking a 'Liquidationist' Approach to the Economy? 
 

The administration's view that damaging the economy now could help it later comes with little upside for investors.

 
Venture Investors Hoped for an IPO Recovery in 2025. Now It's On Hold. 
 

Market volatility makes IPO pricing a "monumental challenge." Meanwhile, limited partners are under pressure as distributions dry up.

 
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk 
 

Read about Generali, Bridgepoint and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

 
Banner Ridge Seeks $3.2 Billion for New Secondary Fund 
 

The special situations and distressed-debt specialist aims to raise one of the largest vehicles to acquire secondhand private-credit fund stakes.

 
Private-Credit Firms Expand Restructuring Teams Amid Bankruptcy Surge 
 

Lenders are shelling out up to $1.5 million for mid- and senior-level restructuring professionals following a rise in out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcies.

 
Banca Popolare Di Sondrio Lifts Payouts as Rival BPER Banca Circles 
 

The Italian bank plans to double its dividend payments to 2027 and set an annual 85% payout ratio, up from 63% in 2024.

 
L.A. Has Big Plans to Rebuild After the Fires. Good Luck Getting Insurance. 
 

Displaced residents seek a speedy return to the city's Pacific Palisades, but California's largest insurer says, "Writing new policies doesn't make any sense at this time."

 
 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 13, 2025 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT)

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