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Amazon spokesperson: The company used 'logistics infrastructure, global inventory, and technology' to aid in hurricane relief efforts

Andre Woodson, a spokesperson for Amazon, said the company was able to help in relief efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton by using its "logistics infrastructure, global inventory, and technology."


Managing Partner at Oriza FOFs: 'We believe that China's capital market is returning to the essence of value investment'

Qing Xu, Managing Partner at Oriza FOFs, said that emerging investment opportunities are present within China's evolving economic landscape. Despite global uncertainties, Xu emphasized the country's resilience and highlighted sectors like AI, healthcare, and sustainable development as key areas for future growth.


Preqin announces growth in India-focused real estate AUM

Preqin has announced that India-focused real estate funds' assets under management (AUM) have grown from $12.7 billion in 2010 to $21.3 billion in 2023. Despite this growth, India represents just 8% of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) real estate AUM, indicating potential for further expansion.


Nuveen Real Assets Head of Strategic Insights: 'Demand for real assets is built on long-term megatrends'

Abigail Dean, Global Head of Strategic Insights for Nuveen Real Assets said that demand for real assets is increasingly driven by megatrends like urbanization and energy needs. With inflation stabilizing and interest rates holding steady, she sees this as an opportune moment for investors to reenter the market, as corporate prices may be at a low point while natural capital shows continued value gains.