Pioneering emerging markets investor Mark Mobius dies at age 89 in Singapore.

Mark Mobius, a pioneering figure in emerging markets investing, has died at age 89 in Singapore. He spent over three decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, where he helped launch one of the first dedicated emerging markets mutual funds and consistently delivered strong returns. Mobius was instrumental in bringing international investor attention to markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, earning the nickname "Bald Eagle" for his distinctive appearance.