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Paying for Cures
Science is beginning to deliver long-hoped-for curative therapies, to nervous applause. Gene thera
py is becoming a reality with the 2017 approval of three treatments in the U.S.
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The Final Frontier: Space as a Business Opportunity
After years of cooperation between NASA and the commercial space industry, so-called "space angels
" and "astropreneurs" are taking big steps forward in next-gen projects—from shoebox-sized satellites that will monitor the world's supply chains to a flee
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Developing Capital Markets: Financing the Future in Frontier and Emerging Markets
Deep, liquid financial markets are foundational for economic growth and national prosperity. For m
any countries, a well-functioning financial market means a strong and stable banking sector.
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Emerging Markets Outlook
Emerging markets saw impressive growth in 2017, buoyed by a pickup in world economic growth and lo
w interest rates that ignited a global search for yield.
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Investing With Impact in Underserved Small Businesses
After the 2008 decline of regional and local banks, America's entrepreneurs saw a massive decrease
in access to capital, especially in underserved communities.
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Accelerating Securitization in Africa to Finance the SDGs: The Fundamentals and Benefits of External Credit Enhancement
As part of the Milken Institute's ongoing series on Accelerating Securitization in Africa to Finan
ce the SDGs, the Center for Financial Markets hosted an interactive webinar on “The Fundamentals and Benefits of External Credit Enhancement” on Tuesday, J
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Investing in American Infrastructure: The Case for Private Capital
Over the next 10 years, experts predict that United States infrastructure will face a funding gap
of nearly $3 trillion.
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The Evolution of Hedge Fund Management
Hedge funds have had their best start to a year since the financial crisis, when investors pulled
out $112 billion. During this change in the tides, what are the latest strategies hedge funds can add to their toolkits?
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The Impact Investing Continuum: Alternatives for Engagement
Impact investing is getting more attention now than ever before.
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Trends in Venture Capital
2017 was a tumultuous year for venture capital. U.S. investments topped $70 billion for the second
year on record, but deals were down, as were fundraising and exit activity.
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Lessons From the Great Recovery: How to Maintain Investment Momentum
Economic expansions don't last forever. As the recovery from the Great Recession becomes one of th
e longest, what are the critical lessons learned during this period? What insights have investors already forgotten from the financial crisis?
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