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Thu, December 5, 2024

Rebalance your investments away from equities and gold in favour of debt

Equity exposure in portfolios is likely to have exceeded the original strategic level due to strong performance in equity markets, both domestically and internationally. Allocation to gold is also likely to have increased, as the yellow metal has also delivered robust returns.

Marriage and expenses: Curious about impact on expenses after marriage, if my wife chooses not to work after tying the knot. How should I plan?

It is common to face financial challenges in relationships or you take a significant step like getting married. Experts offer strategies to ensure financial stability, enhance future planning, and save for children's education and retirement.

by: Bill Williamson

Finance Adviser launches SICIP

Putting more emphasis on industry-academia collaboration, Dr Salehuddin said that that the conglomerates and business houses of the country need to invest more in research and development.

by: Bill Williamson

US Services Activity Expands at Slowest Pace in Three Months

US services activity expanded in November at the slowest pace in three months as demand and employment growth settled back, indicating the largest part of the economy is losing momentum.

by: Bill Williamson

Shell and Equinor tie-up to create new UK oil and gas producer

by: Bill Williamson

Bitcoin storms above $100K, sees value more than double in 2024

Bitcoin soared above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, marking a widely anticipated milestone that is hailed even by skeptics amid coming-of-age

by: Bill Williamson

Rukam Capital's Archana Jahagirdar On Backing India's Next Wave Of Consumer Startups

Inc42 caught up with Archana Jahagirdar, founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital, to understand what VCs seek in consumer brands

by: Bill Williamson

Unlocking the economic potential of internally displaced persons in Africa; private sector solutions

Africa is facing an escalating internal displacement crisis, with the continent now hosting nearly half of the world's IDPs.

by: Bill Williamson

The Cellar in Anstruther reopens with a Spanish twist

A restaurant venue in Anstruther has been given a new lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24. With the help of a head chef from San SebastiÃ¡n, the owners of nearby Ox & Anchor, Nicola and Sian Linton, have set up in the former Michelin-starred site.

by: Bill Williamson

Building a climate-resilient energy sector in Nigeria: Challenges and recommendations

Nigeria is facing severe climate change impacts, including rising temperatures, flooding, and droughts. In 2022, flooding alone caused

by: Bill Williamson

Optimism among SMEs at highest level in over a year - Linked Finance

Optimism within the Irish SME sector is at its highest level for over a year, according the latest SME Confidence Index from non-bank lender Linked Finance.

by: Bill Williamson

Intel's CEO shake-up puts foundry plans, CHIPS Act cash at risk

Intel's CHIPS Act funding could disappear if the company ditches its plans to expand its manufacturing footprint.

by: Bill Williamson

Brookfield-backed debt collection giant Panthera finds new owner

Privately owned credit agency Francom has emerged as the new owner of the company, which collapsed this year following a dispute between its founders.

by: Bill Williamson

Zingers and a pile of votes

OPPO DAYS CHEAT SHEET â€” MPs are staring down a pile of votes. This time next week, the House will have voted on three opposition motions and more than C$21.6 billion in new spending. Here's the CliffsNotes:

by: Bill Williamson

ADIB announces the 7th Edition of EFICA: Pioneering Innovation in Ethical and Islamic Finance

by: Bill Williamson

Sir Peter Mason, civil engineering supremo who led Balfour Beatty and Amec among other companies

Sir Peter Mason, who has died aged 78, was a leader of the civil engineering industry as chairman of Balfour Beatty and chief executive of Amec; he was also chairman of Thames Water and a senior director of BAE Systems.

by: Bill Williamson

How the world's biggest offshore wind company was blown off course

by: Bill Williamson

Digitisation becomes Africa's great equaliser in financial services

by: Bill Williamson

Online Applications for Admissions-2025 Closing Soon for XIM University's Flagship MBA, Executive MBA, and MMS-BF Programs

by: Bill Williamson

Saudi COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to 'ramp up' Funding Amid Land Restoration Finance 'blackhole'

Saudi Arabia's UNCCD Presidency launched Land Day today, the first of its seven scheduled Thematic Days designed to focus discussions and ongoing negotiations on key areas within the land degradation,

by: MSN

Cancer Daily Horoscope Today (June 21 - July 22) December 5, 2024: Attractive proposals will come!

Cancer Money Horoscope Today You will advance industrial efforts and maintain a strong presence in career and business. Attention will be given to financial documentation. Business operations will come under greater control.

by: AOL

Intel's CEO shakeup puts foundry plans, CHIPS Act cash at risk

by: MSN

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), December 5, 2024: Closed ones will be happy!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today Success rates will improve, and profits will increase. The economic front will remain strong. Emphasis will be placed on career and business. Taurus Career Horoscope Today Favourable conditions will prevail in career and business.

by: The Star

Finance Committee members decline to lower Railway Levy

The National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee's report on the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 recommends the levy to be capped at two per cent, 50 basis lower than the initial proposal of 2.5 per cent and higher than the current rate of 1.5 per cent.

by: moneycontrol.com

TruCap Finance Consolidated September 2024 Net Sales at Rs 57.65 crore, up 35% Y-o-Y

by: Hoteliermiddleeast.com

Taj Dubai has two new hires in the finance and sales and marketing departments

by: Zawya

SME finance in the Middle East: the shift towards digital solutions

by: Bill Williamson

National Bank of Canada reports rise in profits as it looks to closing CWB deal

MONTREAL â€” National Bank reported a rise in its fourth-quarter profit and raised its dividend as it looks to a transformational year ahead with the likely closing of its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank.

Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Trump Picks Atkins, Ex-SEC Commissioner, to Succeed Gensler (3)

Paul Atkins, a veteran financial regulator and a fixture in Washington's conservative financial circles, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead and possibly overhaul the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

by: Bill Williamson

Higher prices, lower wages and mortgage rates up: The impact of Labour's shocking Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' ambitious spending and borrowing plans outlined in the autumn Budget are expected to slow the decline in UK interest rates and push inflation higher than previously forecast over the next two years,

by: Bill Williamson

Brian Thompson Was a Veteran Executive at UnitedHealthcare

Mr. Thompson managed a division that employs about 140,000 people and offers insurance plans to employers and individuals.

by: Bill Williamson

Hong Kong needs to nurture insurance talent to rival Singapore and Dubai, CEOs say

by: Bill Williamson

PNB Housing Finance eyes 17-18% growth in retail loan book over next couple of years

Girish Kousgi, MD & CEO of PNB Housing Finance also expects liquidity easing measures and a possible rate cut from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by February 2024, which could further support growth in the sector.

by: Bill Williamson

3 Reasons Women Are Well-Positioned To Acquire And Lead Financial Practices

My tenure as a business owner who started and currently leads a wealth management firm tells me that women bring specific advantages to this space. Let's explore why.

by: Bill Williamson

Stellantis board and Tavares disagreed on short term priorities, external relations, CFO says

Divergences between Carlos Tavares and Stellantis board members, which led to the CEO's abrupt resignation, were mainly over priorities for the next 15 months and on how the automaker relates to its stakeholders,

by: Bill Williamson

VC Firm A16z Lists 14 Things To Expect From Crypto In 2025

by: Bill Williamson

Arnault Son Is Tapped To Lift LVMH's Spirits Unit

by: Bill Williamson

StanChart sets $200 billion new wealth assets target, focuses on Chinese and Indian wealthy

Standard Chartered (StanChart) will target $200 billion in new assets and double-digit growth in income from its wealth business over the next five years, as part of its wider strategy to shift to higher fee-earning businesses.

by: Bill Williamson

Can you get a business credit card without a business?

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by: Bill Williamson

Environmental Disclosures: The New Corporate Finance Frontier

No matter the sustainability measure, there is one common bond: A direct link from sustainability-related activities to balance sheet risk.

by: Bill Williamson

Extra funding for NHS outlined in Scottish Budget

by: Bill Williamson

Business news December 4 (Highlights): Mazagon Dock issues clarification on Project 75

by: Bill Williamson

Accountancy people moves: November 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Far from a bazooka, China's stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy

China's latest efforts to kickstart growth are just trickling through the economy, data and company earnings show. "While it will take some time for the positive effect to fully materialize and to further [expand] to more consumption categories,

by: Bill Williamson

How South Korean leader botched bid to impose martial law

At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun rejected accusations from the opposition that he wanted to impose martial law. It was, the conservative hardliner said,

by: Bill Williamson

Trump picks former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to run agency

U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would nominate Paul Atkins to run the Securities and Exchange Commission, putting a prominent conservative Washington insider atop Wall Street's major regulator.

by: Bill Williamson

Lawyers battle over which firm represents Eletson in New York courts

The battle between Reed Smith and New York firm Togut, Segal & Segal mirrors the scenario in which representatives of Toronto-based hedge fund Murchinson and Eletson's incumbent management separately issued competing press releases to assert control of the company.

by: Bill Williamson

Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies starting in 2025

Trump's cabinet picks so far include Matt Gaetz, Elon Musk, and Pete Hegseth. See who else he's tapped in 2024 to be part of his administration.

Sir Peter Mason, civil engineering supremo who led Balfour Beatty and Amec among other companies

Sir Peter Mason, who has died aged 78, was a leader of the civil engineering industry as chairman of Balfour Beatty and chief executive of Amec; he was also chairman of Thames Water and a senior director of BAE Systems.

Sir Peter Mason, who passed away at the age of 77, was a prominent figure in the civil engineering sector, having led major companies like Balfour Beatty and AMEC. His career began at George Wimpey in 1968, where he progressed to become the managing director of their international division. He later joined Balfour Beatty in 1982, eventually becoming its chief executive in 1993, during which he oversaw significant growth and acquisitions, including the purchase of BICC. After leaving Balfour Beatty in 2002, he took on the role of chairman at AMEC, guiding the company through a period of expansion and strategic acquisitions. Mason was also known for his contributions to the industry through various roles, including chairman of the Building Research Establishment and president of the Institution of Civil Engineers. His leadership was marked by a focus on international expansion and strategic corporate growth, leaving a lasting impact on the engineering and construction sectors.

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