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Tenant demand in the commercial property sector fells most notably in LondonDemand fell in the commercial property sector with seven percent more chartered surveyors reporting a fall than a rise in tenant demand in the second quarter, down from a positive six percent – the first negative reading since the first quarter of 2009. Tenant demand for offices declined across all regions with London seeing the biggest fall in sentiment. 38 percent more chartered surveyors report... [more] Sentiment in the art and antiques market appears buoyantAccording to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Art and Antiques Survey, the value of art and antiques continues to rise, driven by price increases at the higher end of the market. 36 per cent of surveyors reported lots in the highest bracket of £50,000 and above rise in price rather than fall, up from 18 per cent in the previous quarter. In the £5,000 to £50,000 categor... [more] Savers hardest hit by the rise in inflation are those who rely on their savings to supplement their incomeThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen marginally to 3.20%, still way above the Government’s 2% target. But the VAT increase, which is to be implemented first thing next year, could stunt any longer term reductions. To stop their savings pot effectively eroding away, a basic rate tax payer needs to find an account paying 4.00%, while a higher rate tax payer needs to find an account offering ... [more] We are near the optimum point in the global economic cycle for emerging market equity investingAccording to James Syme, Head of Emerging Market Equities and manager of the Baring Global Emerging Markets Fund at Baring Asset Management, we are near the optimum point in the global economic cycle for emerging market equity investing. Barings says that the combination of the recovery in the global economy, helped by a rebound in the US, and continued low interest rates in developed markets is d... [more] Strong link between financial control and self esteemHappiness, wellbeing and overall self esteem are influenced by our sense of financial control and not by what we earn, according to a study published today by Aviva. Aviva’s Feel-Good Insight Study, produced in conjunction with a leading psychologist at City University, London, indicates a strong link between financial behaviour and self esteem - but proves money doesn’t buy happiness. In short... [more] |
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Citi to Invest in Affordable Housing Fund
Citigroup is backing a $100 million fund that will invest in low- and moderate-income housing in New York, the bank said Wednesday.
Fund Manager (and Teddy Bear Lover) Pleads Guilty
Mr. Greenwood, 63, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Manhattan in a cooperation deal that could win him leniency at sentencing, which was tentatively set for Dec. 1. He would otherwise face up to 85 years in prison.
Sovereign fund posts 11.7% return
BEIJING - CHINA'S US$300 billion (S$409 billion) sovereign wealth fund recorded a double-digit return on its overseas investments in 2009, state media said on Thursday, reversing a decline in the previous year.
Brazil to invest $18.7 bln in World Cup infrastructure
Brazil will invest 18.7 billion U.S. dollars in infrastructure for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian Minister of Sports Orlando Silva Jr. said on Wednesday.
Global Fund Director Calls On Emerging Countries To Invest More In Programs To Reduce HIV/AIDS, TB And Malaria At AIDS ...
On the final day of the International AIDS Conference-AIDS 2010 Friday, Michel Kazatchkine, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria called upon "China, India and other fast-growing economies" to chip in to help close the funding gap in efforts to battle HIV/AIDS, Agence France-Presse reports. "Until now, these countries have been recipients of AIDS funds ...
Unified Fund Services Becomes 'Huntington Asset Services'
Unified Fund Services, a leading provider of fund administration and accounting, distribution, and transfer agency services, will adopt the new name "Huntington Asset Services" on August 1, 2010.
Tortoise MLP Fund Prices IPO Of 42.4 Mln Shares At $25/Share - Quick Facts
Tortoise MLP Fund Inc. (NTG) a closed-end fund focused on natural gas infrastructure investments, announced pricing of initial public offering of common stock. The fund priced 42.4 million shares at $25.00 per share, raising $1.06 billion.
The Kenya Education Fund Grows and Flourishes Thanks to the Continued Support and Contributions from Lakeville Kitchen ...
With the help of Richard Sirlin, and Lakeville Kitchen & Bath, Non-profit organization, The Kenya Education Fund, found a way to bring hope and empowerment to the children of Kenya, by sponsoring not only their education, but their futures. In a country stricken with HIV/AIDS, and wide-spread poverty, the fund helps students light the way to a brighter tomorrow, through the gift of knowledge.
