A Better Way to Borrow

MAS has set aside S$20m from the Financial Sector Development Fund for a new GEMS Market Making Grant. Credit: mimisim/ Shutterstock.com. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has selected five asset managers for the third round of appointments under its S$6.5bn ($5.09bn) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP).  The latest group comprises Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset…

Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

The post-midterm election year is historically the strongest of the four-year cycle.

Perhaps not realized by some investors, U.S. companies’ preferred method of returning capital to shareholders for the bulk of this century has been share repurchases, not dividends. Buybacks are flexible and more tax efficient than cash payouts. Plus, there’s the added benefit of boosting earnings per share for companies that materially shrink their share counts….

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not…

“Pension systems are under real strain,” said Christine Mahoney, Global Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Leader at Marsh People and Investments. “Governments that clarify their pension objectives, strengthen funding, and build flexibility into retirement design will be far better positioned to deliver dignified, secure retirements for the generations ahead.” Where Canada stands – and what…