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Apollo Global (APO) Breach Exposes Data Amidst $1 Trillion Assets
On August 21, Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) revealed that hackers accessed its cloud platforms from July 6 to July 10, compromising personal information including names and Social Security numbers. This announcement comes shortly after the company announced its assets under management had surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, reaching $1.05 trillion, a 25% increase year over year. Additionally, the firm's fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%. The breach raises concerns about data protection as Apollo tries to maintain trust from its clients and investors.
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Apollo (APO) CEO Rowan Prepares for Market Correction
Apollo Global Management LLC CEO Marc Rowan indicated preparations for a potential market downturn while criticizing practices at rival insurers. Apollo has reached $1 trillion in assets under management and record fee-related earnings. Rowan estimates a 30% to 35% chance of an exogenous shock affecting markets, citing geopolitical issues and inflationary policies. Despite current strong financials, Rowan is proactively increasing credit quality in fixed income investments and holding around $40 billion in cash to safeguard capital against expected market corrections.
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