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BlackRock tops $15tn: Where does the financial giant put it all?

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Libya

Jeffrey Epstein sought access to billions in frozen Libyan assets

The disgraced US financier sought to recover $80 billion in frozen Libyan state assets through a network of former British and Israeli intelligence officials, according to US DOJ documents.

2 February 2026

Economy

Switzerland freezes all Maduro-linked assets 'with immediate effect'

Switzerland ordered a four-year precautionary freeze on any assets held by Nicolás Maduro and people linked to him but gave no figures and did not confirm whether any assets exist.

Europe in Motion

European citizens back using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

16 December 2025

Europe News

EU and Belgium still at odds over frozen Russian assets

The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan. Talks saw no breakthrough as the clock ticks to a December crunch summit.

7 November 2025

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Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

Economy

Billions on ice: What to do with Russia's frozen assets?

With US support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300bn (€274bn) in frozen Russian assets.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

Markets

New to investing? Here's where to start with a portfolio manager

Euronews Business looks at how to select a good investment portfolio manager, why you need one in the first place, and how to tell if it's time to part ways.

21 October 2024

Business

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU's traditional powers recalibrate.

Business

Bezos knocks Arnault off top slot for world's richest man title

Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, has lost his position as a result of the reorganisation of his company and subsequent stock market concerns, according to latest figures from Bloomberg.

Economy

How Russian state assets could yield tens of billions in cash for Kyiv

Issuing a loan could bring tens of billions for Ukraine to finance its defence, according to the US.

Economy

Where in Europe do you pay the lowest capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax goes from 0% to 42% depending on which country houses the investment in Europe.

Business

Earning big and fast: How professional athletes deal with their money

Professional athletes’ careers are often short, but the lucky ones earn millions, and fast. With their hard-earned wealth, many choose to enlist the help of professional advisors to avoid financial ruin that is sometimes just a poor investment away.

14 November 2023

Sport

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to go on trial for tax fraud

The 91-year-old is accused of failing to declare overseas assets worth millions of euros.

Spain

Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.