Crypto

Saudi-linked bank keeps Strategy stake, maintains indirect bitcoin exposure

Gulf International Bank (GIB) UK, linked to the Saudi Arabian government, maintained its holding of 19,842 shares in Strategy, keeping indirect exposure to bitcoin, a report said. A U.S. SEC Form 13F filing showed the stake was worth about $3.04 million at the end of September, and is valued at about $2.9 million at current market levels. The bank did not adjust holdings in the third quarter of 2026.

Finance

Samsung Securities family office tops 200 families, 55 trillion won in assets

Samsung Securities said on Tuesday its family office for ultra-high-net-worth clients had surpassed 200 families and 55 trillion won in client assets as of early September. The service targets clients with at least 100 billion won in financial assets and offers integrated management covering investment, tax and succession. The company said inflows of exit owners rose, and it is expanding investment management, committee advisory teams, OCIO mandates and heritage solutions, while linking investment banking services for corporate clients.