Barron’s columnist Steve Sears discusses how merging the SEC and CFTC would reduce market volatility by uniformly regulating substantially similar financial products.
Merging the SEC and CFTC Into One Regulatory Entity Will Reduce Market Volatility
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Forget Investing in China, Vietnam and Cambodia Offer Better Opportunities to Invest in Emerging Markets
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
China is generating a lot of money; however, little of that is actually translating into market gains. Emerging markets expert and author Karim Rahemtulla explains how investing in Vietnam and Cambodia offers more opportunity for returns.
Grover Norquist and John R. Lott, Jr.: Obama’s War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do Now to Regain Our Future
March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“The Debacle Circus” is an infographic depicting data from the book Debacle: Obama’s War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do Now to Regain Our Future by Grover Glenn Norquist and John R. Lott, Jr.
How the Federal Reserve Impacts Your Investments
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Federal Reserve policy-making decisions impact more than just interest rates. The Fed also influences price fluctuations in stocks, bonds, and commodities. Doug Roberts of Channel Capital Research Institute explains how.
Ten Megatrends that Are Rocking the CFO’s World
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has changed radically over the past few years, as CFOs have taken on new roles and responsibilities while keeping their traditional central focus on financial management. Retired superstar CFO Bruce Nolop looks at ten of those important changes, and what they mean for finance leaders of the future.
Stocks Are Risky Investments: Avoid Gambling Heavily on Equities
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Stocks are risky investments. Zvi Bodie and Rachelle Taqqu say that it is possible to save money for retirement without gambling heavily on equities.
Are You Ready to Conduct a Cyber Forensic Investigation?
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Every firm that does audits needs to be digitally savvy, but do you have the proper controls in place to comply with all of the laws around digital evidence? Do you have the policies in place to guide your team in proper procedure? Digital forensics expert Albert Marcella provides a twenty-step checklist to help assess your readiness for cyber forensics.
Renters, Not Homeowners Dominate the U.S. Housing Market
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Despite the U.S. government push for home ownership, renters will continue to dominate the market for the next five years, says economist A. Gary Shilling.
Private Equity in China
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kwek Yong Ping, private equity expert and Wiley author, discusses the outlook on opportunities for Private Equity in China, the business landscape, and investment sectors opening up to global investors.
Cannibal Capitalism and Robin Hood: When the Top 1% Has a Higher Net Worth Than 90% of the US
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When the top 1 percent has a higher net worth than the 90 percent of the country, you have a problem. Businessman Michael Hill discusses why something has to be done about income and wealth disparity.
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