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Exegy: Capital Markets Agility Beats Scale in 2026 Trading Race

Vendors including Refinitiv, ICE Data Services and Bloomberg occupy the same general space, meaning Exegy’s differentiation rests on latency performance, FPGA-accelerated architecture and the breadth of its overnight and digital asset coverage rather than on novelty alone.The paper’s central conclusion, that competitive advantage in 2026 belongs to firms that can absorb new liquidity sources without rebuilding infrastructure each time market structure shifts, reflects a real operatio

Varia US and Brookfield Form $694m U.S. Multifamily Joint Venture

<h4>Varia US Properties AG, the Swiss-listed multifamily investor externally managed by Stoneweg, an SWI Group company, has signed a definitive agreement with affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management to form a two-vehicle joint venture covering 13 of its 17 U.S. residential properties. The combined gross asset value of the JV sits at approximately $693.9 million.</h4>The 13 assets span 4,112 units across nine U.S. states. The four remaining properties stay wholly owned and consolidated on Varia US’s balance sheet. The structure gives Brookfield a stake in the bulk of the portfolio while leaving Varia US operational control over a ring-fenced core.<h5>The deal mechanics</h5>The joint venture provides access to up to $200 million in equity capital earmarked for future acquisitions. Varia US’s stated intention is to invest actively in the JV assets to lift their value before disposing of them, then recycle those proceeds into what the company describes as higher-quality residential communities. The logic is a familiar one in listed real estate: use a marquee institutional partner to refinance older, capital-intensive stock, improve the portfolio’s quality metrics, and reduce the drag of maintenance-heavy assets on reported returns.Max-Herve George, co-founder and chief executive of SWI Group, said: “This joint venture gives us the firepower and the flexibility to concentrate on high-quality residential communities, while positioning Varia US to grow decisively as the U.S. living sector continues to reward scale and discipline.”Varia US focuses on secondary and tertiary U.S. markets characterised by population and employment growth, a segment that saw substantial institutional inflows during 2021 to 2023 and has since experienced softer cap rates and rising operating costs in some sub-markets.<h5>Market context</h5>The timing reflects broader pressures on publicly listed real estate vehicles. Higher-for-longer interest rates in the U.S. have compressed refinancing headroom for leveraged residential portfolios, and several European-listed landlords with U.S. exposure have moved in the past 18 months to bring in institutional co-investors rather than tap equity markets at a discount. A Brookfield partnership carries obvious signalling value: Brookfield Asset Management is one of the largest alternative asset managers globally, with substantial dedicated real estate funds, and its willingness to commit to the structure lends credibility to the portfolio’s underlying valuation.For SWI Group, which manages approximately €11 billion in assets under management across real estate, data centres, credit and financial sector strategies, the partnership extends the Stoneweg platform’s institutional relationships in North America. The deal does not, however, disclose the specific economic split between the two parties, the fee structure for Stoneweg as asset manager within the JV, or the timeline for planned disposals. Those details will matter to Varia US shareholders on the SIX Swiss Exchange as they assess whether the recycling strategy will deliver a visible net asset value uplift or simply redistribute leverage.The forward markers to watch are the first acquisition made under the $200 million equity facility, the disposal of initial JV assets and the cap rates achieved, and any shift in Varia US’s reported loan-to-value ratio as the older stock is worked through.The post <a href="https://thefintechtimes.com/varia-us-and-brookfield-form-694m-u-s-multifamily-joint-venture/">Varia US and Brookfield Form $694m U.S. Multifamily Joint Venture</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thefintechtimes.com">The Fintech Times</a>.

14 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026)

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

Horrifying simulation shows what happens to your brain if you drink too much water

A simulation shows what can happen if you drink too much water.Most of the time we spend worrying about our water consumption is given over to us not drinking enough of the stuff.Of course water is a pretty strong contender for the most important chemical in life as we know it even existing in the first place - without it life on Earth simply would not be possible.That's not even taking account of how it's also advisable for us to drink plenty of water as an important way for us to stay healthy

The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos

The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026)

Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.

Under-seat travel backpack that fits Ryanair's free allowance is £16.21 in Amazon's sale

Whether you've got a winter city break booked or you're already organising holidays for 2027 in the group chat, this deal is definitely worth knowing about.The popular travel backpack has been reduced to just £16.21 from £29.99, saving shoppers 46 percent for a limited time only.Yep, you'll need to be quick to snap up this offer, because Prime Big Deal Days ends at midnight tonight.Taygeer Ryanair Cabin Bags 40x30x20 Underseat, WAS £29.99 NOW £16.21, on AmazonTaygeer Ryanair Cabin Bags 40x30x20

J.K. Rowling is publishing two new Harry Potter books with 'hidden details'

Professor Minerva McGonagall, and the Weasley twins, Fred and George, will take centre stage in the new Pocket Potters. Previous editions have explored the escapades of beloved characters such as Harry himself, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Professor Dumbledore, and Luna Lovegood. Fans of the films and the books typically love any magical merchandise that is related to Harry Potter, so these books will likely be no different - especially for those raising a new generation of Potterheads.Bloomsb

Doctor explains truth behind testosterone therapy as actor Josh Duhamel says treatment made him 'stronger'

As per Epic Research, the share of male patients being prescribed testosterone has been increasing since 2021.The American Osteopathic Association reported that this is in part due to social media and a crisis dubbed 'physique culture', with men resorting to off-label testosterone use.This is to more rapidly build muscle, reduce body fat, and achieve an idealised physique rather than having a true clinical need.Harvard Health also said that as testosterone levels naturally decline by about 1 per

All of the failed lethal injection executions in last decade

After murdering a fellow inmate in 1981, he was sentenced to death two years later.When the day of his execution arrived, the team tried and failed eight times to insert a functional IV, trying to insert the catheter in his 'arms, legs, hands and feet'.The warden halted the execution after 58 minutes, and Creech returned to his cell, where he remains to this day.Attorneys from the Idaho Federal Defender Services said: "This is what happens when unknown individuals with unknown training are assig

19 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026)

Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.

Take Up to 44% Off the 17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026)

I’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, LED masks, and more.

Dupe earbuds that 'rival Apple AirPods' are just £15 in flash offer

READ MORE: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 LIVE: Huge savings on big brands across Lego, Ninja, Calvin Klein and moreWith thousands of five-star reviews, customers say they 'rival Apple AirPods' and over 5,000 have sold in the last month alone."Honestly, these are probably the best earbuds I have purchased by far," one customer shared. "I used to have Apple AirPods Pro, which are hard to compete with but after I lost one, I didn't want to spend another £200 on earbuds.Soundcore by Anker P20i Tru

Christa Pike's 'first words' after waking up following failed execution

Last week, on 30 September, US death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injections.And her lawyers have now said she is 'conscious and speaking' as a doctor has revealed what she has said since awaking from the failed execution."She has some memories of being in the hospital but no memory, I believe, of the execution attempt," Dr Joel Zivot, the anaesthesiologist advising her team told the BBC.He said that she can recall her name and can communicate in a 'basic way'. Dr Zivot added that

Zendaya called out for 'lacking manners' while meeting France's First Lady

She might be many of ours ‘first lady’ of Hollywood, but Zendaya hasn’t totally got the etiquette down with the officials it seems.The 30-year-old stepped out for the Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week finale yesterday (6 October) at the Cour Carrée du Louvre.But while plenty of us have been admiring her white ruffled jacket (recycled from the Odyssey press tour), others have called the star out for ‘lacking manners’.This comes as a clip has gone viral of Zendaya meeting France’s First Lady, Brigi

Tom Hanks' son Chet squares up to Eric Andre in footage of heated confrontation

Chet Hanks has made headlines once again, this time for squaring up to comedian Eric Andre in a continuation of their years long feud.Chet Hanks, the 36-year-old son of Tom Hanks who has himself become an actor, squared up to Andre at a convention in a video he posted to Instagram.The actor and musician, who most recently hit the headlines when he claimed he was trapped in Columbia without a valid passport, squared up to the comedian over beef stemming from his appearance on The Eric Andre Show.

Mangopay’s Andy Wiggan on Managing Money, Not Just Moving it

It is keeping a clear view of that money once it arrives.As a platform enters a new market, Wiggan says, collecting funds in another currency tends to pull finance, product and sales teams into a fresh round of set-up work: local banking relationships, new accounts and new reconciliation processes.“Having to establish local banking relationships, accounts and reconciliation processes is not just arduous but can also mean operations teams are suddenly having to run multiple backend setups, rather

SIBOS Miami 2026: Mick Fennell – Business Line Director Payments – Temenos

The conversation focuses on the practical side of modernizing payments infrastructure, with a clear emphasis on trust, liquidity, regulation, and customer experience.In this episode, Mick explains why the real shift is less about flashy new technology and more about how banks adapt existing rails for faster, smarter, programmable money.Key topicsMick defines agentic commerce as machine-to-machine decisioning and payment processing, with AI agents already used across parts of the payment flow tod

‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant

Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network attempts to shame a ruling class that has proved itself shameless.

What death by firing squad actually looks like as Trump orders first military execution in 60 years

The metal chair at the rear of the room is what death row inmates are strapped to before the firing squad begin (South Carolina Department of Corrections)The procedure is expected to be similar to those used by US states who put prisoners to death with a firing squad, such as Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah. It may be comparable to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina in March last year, which saw three officials open fire at him while aiming for a red bullseye ta