LA Private

October 2025

Trump Urges Cattle Ranchers to Lower Prices

Former US President Donald Trump has stated that American cattle ranchers are benefiting from tariffs imposed on imported cattle but need to reduce prices to encourage domestic beef consumption. Trump’s remarks follow earlier suggestions that his administration was considering importing Argentine beef to alleviate record-high consumer beef prices, a proposal that drew criticism from US […]

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Kalshi Attracts Funding at $15 Billion Valuation

Prediction market Kalshi is reportedly attracting funding offers from venture capital investors that could value the startup at over $US10 billion ($15 billion). This heightened interest comes just weeks after Kalshi announced a $US300 million funding round, which had already set the company’s valuation at $US5 billion. Sources familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity,

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South32 Announces Chair Transition for 2026

South32 has announced a planned leadership transition, with current chair Karen Wood set to retire from the board in February 2026. Director Stephen Pearce will succeed her, assuming the role as part of the company’s long-term strategy. South32 is a diversified mining and metals company producing bauxite, alumina, aluminium, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel,

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Advent Appoints Maxine Brenner as Operating Partner

Private equity firm Advent International has appointed Maxine Brenner as an operating partner, significantly expanding its senior leadership presence in the Australia and New Zealand region. Brenner will collaborate closely with Advent’s investment teams and executives at portfolio companies to enhance operational performance and drive the creation of long-term value. Private equity firms like Advent

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Lagarde Supports Unified European Stock Exchange

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has voiced her support for German Chancellor Friederich Merz’s proposal to establish a single European stock exchange. Lagarde believes this unified exchange would bolster European listings and stimulate economic growth across the Eurozone. Her endorsement came during a conference where she emphasised the need for decisive action to

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US Loan Funds Experience Significant Outflows

U.S. loan funds are experiencing substantial outflows this month amid concerns regarding the bankruptcy of First Brands Group. The situation has triggered worries about opaque financing practices and the strength of underwriting standards within the private credit market. Loan exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which invest in syndicated loans frequently packaged into collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), recorded

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