Elena Vasquez

Capital Markets Editor

Senior financial editor and former hedge fund portfolio manager with expertise in capital markets, institutional investing, and wealth management. Led editorial teams at popular news outlets for over 12 years. Recognized for strategic analysis of market trends, M&A activity, and the evolution of asset management. Bridges the gap between Wall Street expertise and accessible financial journalism.

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How Ares Management’s $7B Raise and Diversification Boost Secondary Credit Opportunities

Explore how Ares Management Corp’s $7B private‑credit raise, healthcare‑tech deals, and alternative asset bets reshape secondary credit markets and offer investors new diversification avenues.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 18:02

4 minutes to read

SMFG Shuts Down U.S. Digital Bank Jenius to Boost ROE & Capital Efficiency

SMFG shuts U.S. digital‑banking venture Jenius to boost ROE, freeing capital for core banking amid rising Japanese market gains.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 14:13

4 minutes to read

How Euronext NV Keeps Europe’s Cross‑Border Markets Thriving in 2024

Explore how Euronext NV’s latest IPOs, bond issuances, and wheat‑seed price gains highlight its role as a stable, cross‑border trading hub, and discover the strategic tech, ESG, and commodity initiatives driving future growth.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 10:17

4 minutes to read

Affirm’s Share Drop Signals Fintech’s Need to Shift to Fee‑Based Models Amid Credit‑Rate Cap

Affirm Holdings shares dip after Trump’s credit‑card rate‑cap proposal; investors weigh fee‑based diversification, BNPL growth and regulatory risks.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 09:08

4 minutes to read

OCBC: Attractive Value Play with Strong Fundamentals and Growth in Asia’s Banking Sector

OCBC’s undervalued P/E and solid dividend yield make it an attractive long‑term value play amid SGX’s financial rally, with fintech, green finance and cross‑border growth poised to drive future returns.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 05:49

3 minutes to read

Investors: Why Nexi’s Integrated Payment Suite Is Poised for Growth Amid EU Reforms and U.S. Inflation Uncertainty

Explore how Nexi’s diversified payment solutions and regulatory foresight create a strong long‑term value case for investors, even amid market softness.

Elena Vasquez

15/01/2026, 00:41

3 minutes to read

How CME’s New 100‑Ounce Silver & Lithium Futures Boost Trading & Risk Controls

Discover how CME Group’s new 100‑ounce silver and lithium hydroxide futures, plus a notional‑percentage margin shift, reshape trading, liquidity, and risk‑management for retail and institutional investors.

Elena Vasquez

14/01/2026, 22:22

4 minutes to read

Reassess Carlyle Group: Analyst Split, Asset Sale & Private‑Equity Risks

How Carlyle’s new analyst ratings and $22 billion deal reshape its risk‑reward profile in today’s tightening private‑equity market.

Elena Vasquez

14/01/2026, 20:33

4 minutes to read

Prudential’s Rising Stock, London Buy‑Back Boosts Value for Institutional Investors

Prudential’s strong first‑half rally, London share buy‑back and solid yield make it a top pick for institutional investors seeking resilient, income‑generating financial‑services exposure.

Elena Vasquez

14/01/2026, 13:15

3 minutes to read

Moody’s Adds Lisa Sawicki to Board, Boosting ESG & Cyber‑Risk Ratings for Growth

Moody’s adds Lisa Sawicki to its board, boosting ESG and cyber‑risk expertise to drive an 8‑12% upside in a post‑rating‑upgrade environment.

Elena Vasquez

14/01/2026, 07:37

3 minutes to read

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