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MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has acquired PineBridge Investments, strengthening its global asset management capabilities. This strategic move, aligning with MetLife’s “New Frontier” strategy, unites MIM’s institutional strengths with PineBridge’s specialized global expertise. The combined entity now manages approximately $734.7 billion in assets, enhancing MIM’s position as a diversified global asset manager and expanding its international reach and specialized investment offerings.

Hurun’s 2025 Global Unicorn Index reveals record-breaking growth, with 1,523 privately held companies valued over $1 billion. The US leads with nearly 50% of the unicorns, followed by China. Software & services dominate, particularly in fintech and AI. SpaceX takes the top spot, followed by ByteDance and OpenAI, highlighting trends in space exploration and artificial intelligence. AI-related unicorns are particularly prominent, with a combined valuation of nearly $1 trillion.

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the NITI Aayog. Driven by a robust 6.5% growth rate, the economy now exceeds $4 trillion. Government officials project India will be the third-largest economy in three years. This milestone aligns with the nation’s ambition to become a developed country by 2047.