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Insurers’ Big Bet On Alternative Investments

Global Finance

Faced with low yields, insurers are deepening ties with private equity and asset managers, turning to alternative investments amid regulatory headwinds. But as interest rates plunged following the 2008 financial crisis, traditional investment models no longer delivered sufficient returns.

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Sustainable Investing Goes Mainstream: J. Safra Sarasin Chief Sustainability Officer Daniel Wild Q&A

Global Finance

Global Finance: How has sustainable investing evolved as an aspect of long-term wealth planning? Daniel Wild: Sustainable investing has become a core component, with the approach becoming increasingly nuanced to reflect clients goals. GF: How crucial is it for banks to develop proprietary models for sustainable investing?

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Avoid the Unforced Investment Errors Even Billionaires Make

Barry Ritholtz

In How Not to Invest , I showcase extreme examples of unforced errors to illustrate these behavioral mistakes. Chris Bloomstran, chief investment officer of Semper Augustus Investments Group, has tracked this. Set up a mad-money account with less than 5% of your liquid capital. Buy high, sell low, repeat until broke.

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Achieving the Right Balance of Risk and Return in Corporate Investments 

CFO Talks

Achieving the Right Balance of Risk and Return in Corporate Investments When handling corporate investments, CFOs often face the balancing act between risk and return. Know Your Comfort Zone for Risk Before diving into investments, have a clear discussion with your board or executive team about your company’s tolerance for risk.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. A modern finance function doesn’t require a huge investment, it requires clear priorities, the right mindset, and practical tools that free up time to focus on what matters.

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India: Private Investments Power $125 Billion Clean Energy Push

Global Finance

After the space sector, India opened up its last frontier, nuclear power, to private investments with an immediate market potential worth $125 billion. To begin with, 50 small pressurized heavy water power reactors with capacities of 220 MW each will be lined up with an investment of $26 billion.

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What is Account Reconciliation?

The Finance Weekly

Let’s talk about something every business owner and accountant deals with— account reconciliation. If you’ve ever wondered what account reconciliation is all about or how to do it effectively, this guide has got you covered. What Is Account Reconciliation? Bank Reconciliation This is the most common type.