• Thu, December 19, 2024

by: IMD business school

Time to go green? Process vs outcome - and what bonds are best for you

Green and sustainability-linked bonds offer companies new funding to reach urgent sustainability goals. Salvatore Cantale and Barry Gavin explain how to make the most of a booming market.

by: Business Times

Acra to remove NRIC numbers from Bizfile portal search, government apologises for lapse

THE Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) will remove National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers from its "people search" function on its Bizfile portal when it is relaunched some time next week,

by: The Motley Fool

Is Advanced Micro Devices Stock Heading for $200 in 2025?

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD -2.89%) surged to new highs at the beginning of 2024, but mixed business performance across the company's operating segments has weighed on the stock for most of the year. After reaching a high of $227, the shares are down 44% year to date at the time of writing.

by: Euromoney

Banking leaders double down on sustainability

Economic uncertainty caused by geopolitical turmoil, such as the Ukrainian or the Middle East conflicts, have changed perceptions of sustainability and ESG in some parts of the asset management and banking industries.

by: inc42

Blinkit Ropes In Former Flipkart Executive As CFO

Zomato-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit has roped in Vipin Kapooria as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO)

by: devdiscourse

Global Insurers Join Forces with IFC to Create Jobs, Drive Growth, and Enhance Sustainability

With this latest program, IFC's MCPP platform—an initiative that mobilizes private capital for development finance—has surpassed $19 billion in total capacity.

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

'We are very sorry': Government apologises for confusion, anxiety over NRIC unmasking saga

The Cabinet minister issued the apology during a press conference on Thursday, alongside ACRA chief executive Chia-Tern Huey Min who said the incident was due to a lapse in coordination.

by: AOL

Why Robinhood is a better stock than Coinbase despite a 180% surge this year: Analyst

In the Coinbase (COIN) vs. Robinhood (HOOD) investor debate, there is fodder for both bulls and bears. But for veteran fintech analyst Dan Dolev at Mizuho Securities, Robinhood remains an undefeated name with room to grow.

by: Finance & Commerce

The POWER List: Developers 2024

For our inaugural edition of THE POWER 30, we've chosen to focus on the buying, selling and leasing of commercial real estate.

by: Pensions&Investments

Private credit looks to consumers, infrastructure for next stage

ABF allows private credit investors — insurers, pensions and others — to provide investment-grade equivalent loans but see more yield, given the direct origination and illiquidity of deals. This "hunt for yield" is expected to continue and investors can "get paid above a regular-way investment-grade bond," said KKR's Pietrzak.

by: Fortune

Does size matter? Comparing the classes of top MBA schools

Networking, student support, and job opportunities can all be impacted by the size of a business school.

by: The Straits Times

askST: What the move away from masked NRIC numbers means for Singaporeans

A: Singapore is moving away from using masked NRIC numbers, but this does not mean people should fully reveal NRIC numbers in all circumstances. This is the misunderstanding that resulted in Acra making its database of NRIC numbers public, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah during the press conference.

by: Business Line

New Bill proposes jail, stiff fine for unregulated lending

by: Raleigh News & Observer

American College of Education Announces Launch of Redesigned MBA Program

A champion for high-quality, return on investment-driven online education, ACE now offers a redesigned MBA program - one of the most affordable in the country - that can be completed in as little as 12 months*.

by: Seeking Alpha

Portman Ridge Finance: This 16.4% Yield Is A Hold For Now, But Proceed With Caution

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation offers a high yield but has shown disappointing returns. Click here to read the analysis of PTMN stock.

by: WBIW

DeKalb County teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award

by: Access WDUN

Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as the country's entire electric grid offers on a good day.

by: fingerlakes1

Does Your Company Need a Corporate Cryptocurrency Account: Pros and Cons

If your company deals with international transactions, wants to attract crypto clients, or aims to diversify its financial strategy, opening a corporate crypto account could be a game-changer. However, also be mindful of the risks. Start small, educate your team, and work with trusted providers to minimize risks.

by: Reuters

Argentina's YPF signs agreement with Shell to develop Argentina LNG project

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF and oil major Shell signed an agreement to develop the country's flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, the companies said on Thursday.

by: Business Insider

Best No-Penalty CD Rates for December 2024: Savings Growth with Flexibility

Nunnally Honors Research Award for their senior thesis.Outside personal finance, Kit enjoys reading, film, video games, and cross stitching. They are based in the DC area.

by: The Daily Dot

'Can they send a repo guy and take it away from me?': Customer finances car. Then they check remaining balance

"I want my car and I never wanted to sell it," they said. "But now once the dealership receives the title, can they send a repo guy and take it away from me?" In a series of follow-up comments, u/Maybe_Separate said that they had issues requesting a duplicate title from their local DMV.

by: The Royal Gazette

Opposition calls foul on contrasting fiscal assessments

A "vivid contrast" was drawn by the Opposition between the Government's Pre-Budget Report , branded "political propaganda", and an independent assessment of the island's fiscal performance.

by: Variety

Music Industry Moves: Avex USA Names Ryusuke Kamada CFO

Avex USA has named Ryusuke Kamada its new CFO; Luke Armitage has joined Warner Records as senior VP of global marketing.

by: Forbes

Crypto And Digital Assets Shine At ADFW24: Abu Dhabi, the Capital Of Capital Connectors

With 20,000 ADFW delegates and eight global institutions representing $635 billion announce they are setting up shop in Abu Dhabi, crypto and digital assets are positioning.

by: Fox Business

Will a government shutdown impact the stock market? Experts weigh in

As Congress scrambles to avert a potential partial government shutdown before Friday's deadline, investment experts weigh in on how much a shutdown could impact the markets.

by: CBS News

A government shutdown could occur on Dec. 21. Here's what services and payments could be impacted.

With a federal spending bill now scrapped, the U.S. faces a possible government shutdown that could begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, when current funding is set to lapse. That raises questions about what types of services and payments could be impacted just days before the holidays.

by: Jakarta Globe

Bahlil Blames Aggressive Tax Rules for Low Oil and Gas Exploration

by: Reuters

China introduces new rule to tighten scrutiny on foreign accounting firms' domestic operations

China issued rules on Thursday to tighten scrutiny of foreign accounting firms' domestic operations as Beijing seeks to rein in accounting failures and fraud.

by: CBS News

Big Lots is planning "going out of business" sales at all of its stores

Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection in September, saying it intended to sell its business to Nexus. In August, Big Lots announced its intention close up to 315 stores, and in October disclosed plans to shut down another 56 locations in 27 states.

by: Forbes

Five Strategic Initiatives Every Entrepreneur Should Prioritize For The New Year

Here are five critical initiatives entrepreneurs should prioritize to ensure their businesses are positioned for resilience and growth in the year ahead.

by: The Straits Times

Acra to restore Bizfile search function; restrict access to full NRIC numbers to paying users

The press conference followed public outcry over Acra's Dec 9 decision to make NRIC numbers searchable on Bizfile for free, without requiring users to first register. The search function, which allows users to look up information about a company's directors and public representatives, was disabled on Dec 13.

by: Seeking Alpha

SS&C: Significant Upside For This Undervalued Stock

SS&C Technologies is a strong investment opportunity with significant growth potential in financial and healthcare services. Explore more details here.

by: Forbes

How Overseas Conflicts Impact Trade Finance

Trade finance is the backbone of world trade and is thus closely linked to geopolitical stability. In today's interconnected world, regional conflicts have ripple effects that extend beyond national borders, creating a dent in international trade and economic equilibrium.

by: Reuters

India gears up for a potential trade deal as Trump targets China, say government sources

India is preparing to offer tariffs cuts on some farm and other goods mainly imported from the U.S., aiming to clinch a broader trade and investment deal once president-elect Donald Trump takes charge,

by: CBS News

How to get a low student loan rate for the spring 2025 semester

Choosing the wrong student loan (with the wrong rate) could cost you a lot more than you bargained for. . With the fall semester coming to an end and the spring semes

by: MSN

SoftwareOne to buy Norway's Crayon in $1.4 billion Microsoft-focused takeover

By Paul Arnold and Tristan Veyet ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and cash deal which values its Norwegian competitor at $1.

by: Yahoo Finance

Is Big Lots closing? What to know as company announces 'going out of business' sales

Ohio-based Big Lots announced it would close the remainder of it stores and will hold 'going out of business' sales.

by: Yahoo Finance

What credit cardholders should know for 2025: Predictions, interest rates, changing benefits, and more

Here's how you can prepare to make the most of award travel, avoid high interest, protect your card information, and more in the new year.

by: Reuters

UK watchdog plans to simplify investment information, in shift from EU

Britain plans to simplify often complex and unclear documentation handed to investors to boost confidence and drive investments, in what one lawyer called the biggest shift to date from European Union retail regulation.

by: MSN

Is Microsoft (MSFT) the Best Growth Stock to Invest in Now?

We recently published a list of the 10 Best Growth Stocks To Invest In Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against other best growth stocks.

by: Yahoo Finance

Big Lots announces going out of business sale. Where are there still stores in Indiana?

Big Lots announces going out of business sale. Where are there still stores in Indiana? Big Lots announced Thursday it will have a going-out-of-business-sale at all of its remaining locations. The move by the retailer comes after growing stream of individual store closures during 2024.

by: MSN

Easy tips to save money don't always work. Here's why.

Amid spending season and a plethora of articles listing ways to control your budget during these holidays, a Deakin University researcher warns there are no quick and easy solutions.

by: Reuters

HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China

HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker will lead the British government's most important business delegation to China since 2018 next month, sources told Reuters, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to attract greater Chinese investment into Britain.

by: Yahoo Finance

TOPPAN to acquire Sonoco TFP business in US for $1.8bn

TOPPAN Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Sonoco Products Company's Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business in the US for $1.8bn on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The deal is expected to enhance TOPPAN's global packaging operations by integrating TFP's extensive customer base and solution development capabilities.

by: MSN

Interest rates live: Bank of England holds interest rates and downgrades growth in blow for Labour

Bank of England holds interest rates and downgrades growth in blow for Labour - The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 6-3 to maintain the rate at 4.75 per cent

by: MSN

XRP 2025 Predictions: Can Ripple's Crypto Double in Value Next Year?

XRP was falling early Thursday, down 6.2% over the last 24 hours to $2.42, after the Federal Reserve hinted at an easing of the monetary cutting cycle next year. Other cryptos lik

by: MSN

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript December 17, 2024 Operator: Greetings. Welcome to Streamline Health Solutions Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

by: MSN

Jim Cramer on Alcoa Corporation (AA): 'I Have To Go With The Crowd And Say, Not Now'

We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer's Lightning Round: 7 Stocks to Watch. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) stands against the other stocks to watch.

Time to go green? Process vs outcome - and what bonds are best for you

Green and sustainability-linked bonds offer companies new funding to reach urgent sustainability goals. Salvatore Cantale and Barry Gavin explain how to make the most of a booming market.
The article from IMD Business School discusses the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices, focusing on the distinction between process and outcome in green initiatives. It highlights how companies are increasingly adopting green bonds as a financial instrument to fund environmentally friendly projects. The piece explains that while the outcome of sustainability efforts is crucial, the process—how these initiatives are implemented—is equally important for ensuring long-term success and credibility. It delves into different types of green bonds, such as green use of proceeds bonds, green revenue bonds, and green project bonds, each serving different purposes in funding sustainable projects. The article also touches on the challenges of greenwashing, where companies might misleadingly market their products or initiatives as environmentally friendly. It emphasizes the need for transparency, standardization, and third-party verification to maintain trust and effectiveness in green financing. Ultimately, the article advocates for a balanced approach where both the process and the outcome of sustainability efforts are rigorously managed to truly benefit the environment.

Read the Full IMD business school Article at:
https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/sustainability/time-to-go-green-process-vs-outcome-and-what-bonds-are-best-for-you/

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