Category : Economy

Bonds, Equities, ETFs and Mutual funds have a wide range of risk profiles. 23rd July 2013 Before deciding to invest in a particular security, the prospective investor has to understand the risks, an investment advisor or financial planner can provide you with more information to determine your risk-tolerance level. Some investors rely on complex stochastics,...

The secondary market segment of the capital market is that segment where securities earlier bought in the primary market are traded among investors, trading is done through a stock exchange. 19th July 2013 Capital markets bring together companies looking for money with investors who have money to invest. Companies need money for expansion and diversification...

REIT’s provide high returns on investments and a potential for high moderate long term appreciation. 18th July 2013 The REIT regime, combined with the traditional strengths of the capital markets, has created opportunities for growth of the property investment sector. The legislation setting out the rules for REIT’s in the United Kingdom came into effect...

International Finance Magazine today announced the Financial Awards 2013 for Sri Lanka. After Australia and Germany, International Finance Magazine has now announced the financial award winners in Sri Lanka. The recipients have been chosen after a rigorous selection process by the internal team as well as key inputs from an external agency. International Finance Magazine...

The FIFA World cup is expected to draw around a half million visitors, which is almost a third of Qatar’s current population, the electrifying event at Qatar will have a major impact on the economy. 15th July 2013 Qatar is a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, about the size of Connecticut, sharing a border with...

The jobs figures have further strengthened the Federal Reserve to turn off the money taps that have helped support global markets for months. 13th July 2013 Job growth was stronger than expected in the U.S. in June showing the economy on solid ground and keeping the Federal Reserve on track to scale back its massive...

The exchange rate has been set at 0.702804 lats to one Euro, and Euro notes and Coins will be issued in Latvia on 1st January, 2014. 13th July 2013 The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) has cleared the decks for Latvia join the troubled Eurozone, the application for membership had earlier been approved by...

Increased investment in energy efficiency will help make Asia’s energy sector more sustainable, affordable, and reliable. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will boost investment in end-user energy efficiency to help Asia and the Pacific tackle surging power demand and growing environmental threats from greenhouse gas emissions. “There is huge potential for saving...