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Investors have favoured index funds to invest in global equities due to their low fees and the clarity of returns.

Netting £4.5bn, Equity Global funds were the most popular sustainable classification, followed by US and emerging market equity.

Laith Khalaf (pictured), is the head of investment analysis at AJ Bell

In this week’s newsletter, read about why the food and beverage nonfungible token (NFT) market is set to exceed $2 billion by 2032, check out the Bruce Lee avatar that has made its way into the metaverse, and how the British Museum uses the virtual universe to teach world history. In other news, find out how NFT-styled debit cards can be the future of Web3, and don’t forget this week’s Nifty News, featuring Yuga Labs acquiring a metaverse studio. 

Slack faced another round of issues, marking the second outage in a week. Users encountered problems with viewing images, and some even reported being unable to access the app altogether. This outage could prove disruptive for numerous workplaces relying on Slack to communicate with colleagues, especially as remote working continues to gain popularity. The technical difficulties occurred during the working day in both the UK and the US, according to a report. Just days ago, there was another major outage that affected users worldwide, preventing them from signing in or sending messages. In contrast to the previous outage, the current problems did not appear to affect all users universally; instead, they seemed more confined in scope. On Wednesday, Slack's official status page acknowledged the issue, stating that users might experience difficulties loading threads, admin pages, and images. The company said that it was actively investigating the matter, as per Independent report. The outage resulted in a considerable surge of users reporting issues, as shown on the tracking website Down Detector. However, it remained uncertain whether the problems were limited to specific platforms or regions. Slack boasts over 200,000 paid customers, including 77 of the Fortune 100 companies. Notable among its clientele are major US firms like Target, Uber, Expedia, and Airbnb. The app's widespread use among such significant enterprises underscores the impact of any service interruptions.

Spain says it received 37.5 million international tourists in the first half of the year

MUMBAI : Anil Agarwal’s Twin Star Holdings Ltd, a promoter entity of Vedanta Ltd, aims to sell a 4.3% stake in the Indian mining company for ₹4,136 crore as part of the billionaire’s plan to reduce debts and transform his Vedanta group into a pure-play green energy and non-ferrous business. According to the terms of a deal brokered by JP Morgan India Pvt. Ltd, Twin Star Holdings will sell 160 million shares in Vedanta to institutional investors at a minimum of ₹258.50 each, a 5% discount to Wednesday’s closing price of ₹272.15 on National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Russell Crowe and directed by Julius Avery, premiered in theaters worldwide earlier in 2023. Now, it is scheduled to come to Netflix in the United States through the Sony Picture first window output deal. However, viewers in other regions will have to wait a bit longer before it becomes available on the platform. The movie, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is based on the real-life files of Father Gabriele Amorth, who investigated a young boy's frightening possession. Alongside Crowe, the film features actors Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero. Reviews for the movie have been mixed, with Moviehole comparing it to a blend of The Da Vinci Code and The Exorcist, praising Crowe's performance as the standout factor. The Pope's Exorcist debuted in the United States on April 14th, 2023, while international regions showcased it a week earlier on April 7th. It grossed over $75 million at the box office and received mostly positive feedback from audiences, though critics' ratings on RottenTomatoes stand at 45%.

₹900 crore in incentives have been withheld by the Centre, “citing invoicing discrepancies", as Mint reported. A word commonly used to describe Indian trade and economic policy is ‘insularity’.

Twin Star Holdings, the promoter company of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group, is seeking up to $501 million dollar by selling a 4.3 per cent stake in Vedanta via a share sale. As per reports, the promoter entity will be selling 16 crore Vedanta shares in block deal at an offer price of Rs 258.5 per share on Thursday.

Spirited Away," is set to captivate audiences in London. The highly acclaimed production will grace the London Coliseum, the largest West End theater, for a thrilling 12-week run starting in April 2024. Director John Caird expressed his pride and delight in presenting the original Japanese stage production of «Spirited Away» at the Coliseum Theatre. The show, created in 2022, promises to transport British audiences into the magical world crafted by Hayao Miyazaki.

LONDON (Reuters) — The British public's expectations for future inflation fell in July, U.S. bank Citi said on Wednesday, offering some relief to the Bank of England which is expected to announce its 14th back-to-back interest rate increase on Thursday.

Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of 12th August, extending into the early hours of 13th August. This dazzling annual event offers a chance to witness up to 100 shooting stars per hour, making it one of the most captivating meteor showers of the year.

Nicholas Rossi (aka Arthur Knight) as dishonest, deceitful, evasive, and manipulative, as per a report.

Edward Price is principal at Ergo, a global intelligence, consulting, and forecasting firm. A former British trade official, he also teaches at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs.

free trade agreements (FTA) with nearly half a dozen countries. Mint explains what is fuelling these pacts and what they mean for India’s international trade. India is currently in talks with developed countries such as the UK, European Union, Canada and Australia for an FTA, an extensively used tool for economic integration.

August has a history of being a somewhat quiet month in the financial world.

Jess Search, a known name in documentary filmmaking, passed away on July 31, 2023, in London. She was 54. Jess Search was the co-founder of the Doc Society, which was formerly known as BRITDOC. She had been diagnosed with brain cancer and succumbed to the illness. An MBA from Cass Business School, Jess Search also co-founded Shooting People, a network of independent filmmakers. Jess Search’s death was announced by Doc Society in a statement on August 1. The statement said that she had “died peacefully”, surrounded by her partner Beadie Finzi and their children Ella and Ben.

Fujikawa was also a director of the board of BlackRock Japan, and a member of the executive committee.

Fani Titi, Investec Group chief executive, Paul Stockton, group chief executive officer of Rathbones Group, Iain Hooley, chief executive of Investec W&I UK

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