© AP Street protests and viral outbreak could deplete the talent gap in Hong Kong’s private banking and wealth management as industry professionals opt for rival financial hubs. Photo: AP Some 75 per cent of respondents point to the talent gap as a challenge for Hong Kong’s wealth management industry, government council says Hong Kong’s […]
As India’s Economy Sags, Even the Trump Brand Is Struggling
PUNE, India — The apartment buildings rise 23 stories into the skyline, a pair of elegant, jet-black towers buffered from the street by security guards and high fences. The name Trump is displayed in big, gold block letters. But within the Trump Towers complex in Pune, in western India, employees say that most of the […]
The case for mutual funds
Each investor must find their style and preferred type of investment.This is not dissimilar to a person shopping for an outfit where one particular dress may make you look fat, but someone else looks fabulous in the very same outfit. To drag out the analogy a little more, we have all been in a […]
Risks build in world’s largest bond funds
Ultra-low interest rates and a flood of debt issuance by US companies have led to a silent accumulation of risks in some of the world’s largest bond funds. Exchange traded funds managed by BlackRock, Vanguard, Charles Schwab and State Street control assets of about $140bn that follow the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate bond index, the […]
'America First' Vs 'Make In India' As Modi Hosts Trump
Trade ties between the United States and India have long been problematic but under “America First” President Donald Trump and “Make in India” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they have worsened. While eclipsed by his trade war with China, Trump’s tussle with India, and New Delhi’s prickly reaction, has made a major pact unlikely during the […]
Why I think this investment could beat a FTSE 100 index fund
The popularity of index funds is on the rise. It is easy to see why, as they seem to be a great way to invest. © Provided by The Motley Fool Hedge shaped as the pound symbol inside a glass piggy bank When buying an individual stock can sometimes rack up a fee of £10, […]
Buffett talks investing, takeovers and 'Dancing with the Stars' in letter — here are highlights
Warren Buffett released the most widely anticipated shareholder letter of the year on Saturday and discussed how Berkshire Hathaway’s business fared throughout 2019. © Provided by CNBC Warren Buffett In the letter, consistently published each year for decades, Buffett urged investors to focus on their companies’ operating earnings instead of obsessing over quarterly (or yearly) […]
Have £1,000 to invest? I’d buy these high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks today
As a long-term investor ready to put my first £1,000 in the stock markets, I’d like to ensure capital protection and passive income generation. This will allow me to re-invest more money and continue to grow my capital base. © Provided by The Motley Fool A person holding onto a fan of twenty pound notes […]
Is Couch Potato Investing Right for You?
View photos couch potato investing More When creating a portfolio for retirement or other investment goals, it’s all about strategy. Investing like a couch potato essentially means taking more of a hands-off approach to your portfolio. If you’re curious about how couch potato investing works, here’s what you need to know. What Is Couch Potato […]
Wealth manager Elkstone set to launch €50m seed fund for Irish tech fledglings
The Dublin wealth management group Elkstone, headed by former EBS finance director Alan Merriman, is launching a €50m venture capital fund that will invest in early-stage Irish technology companies. It is understood Elkstone has secured a cornerstone investor and commitments from high-net-worth investors for the Elkstone Ireland Venture Fund. The Elkstone management, including Merriman, is […]