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Korea Investment Securities expands global investment products with Fidelity, PIMCO and Carlyle

Korea Investment Securities is partnering with global asset managers including Fidelity International, PIMCO and Carlyle to expand its global investment business, from research to bonds and alternative assets. The company said it will integrate partners’ investment capabilities into its products and services. It signed an MOU with Fidelity in London and separate MOUs with PIMCO and Carlyle in New York, including plans for joint product development and expanded research services.

AI & Enterprise

Security industry M&A accelerates amid AI spread as Palo Alto, Proofpoint step up acquisitions

Security industry consolidation is accelerating as the market reshapes around AI, with companies pursuing mergers and acquisitions. The Wall Street Journal reported that Proofpoint, owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, is in late-stage talks to buy cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems. Separately, Palo Alto Networks bought AI agent startup Console for $500 million in cash and stock and plans to integrate the technology into its Cortex security platform.

Crypto

XRP ETF inflows hold up despite price swings, Bloomberg analyst says

Cumulative net inflows into spot XRP exchange-traded funds have neared $1.79 billion, even as XRP has seen sharp price swings, according to figures cited in the report. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called the inflows surprisingly resilient. Inflows rose from about $150 million in November 2025 to about $1.45 billion in January 2026 and reached about $1.79 billion by Aug. 26. Weekly inflows jumped 177 percent to about $110.49 million.