In 2013, a group of accomplished finance-industry executives joined together to create STS Capital Partners. An M&A advisor, today the investment banking firm also counsels clients on divestitures and project financing, within a wide range of industries including: construction, manufacturing and distribution, pharmaceuticals, real estate and tourism. But it’s not just business with the firm. … Continue Reading
In this video presented by Forex Trading for Beginners we learn about best strategies employed by hedge fund managers as well as the basics of what an actual hedge fund constitutes. Continue Reading
In this video (moderated by David Rubenstein and filmed in Singapore) financial experts Gary Cohn, Laurence Fink, Mark Machin and Minouche Shafik come together to debate the way top investors analyze global market risks. Continue Reading
Financial services firm HSBC and technology payment protocol and exchange network company Ripple Labs Inc. have made some new hires in their offices. Olivier Herregods is joining HSBC from Credit Suisse in the capacity of European head of rates trading. In his new position he was be the principal of flow rates for Europe, the… Continue Reading
According to a recent article from The Associated Press, the “benchmark for most other investments” are US Treasury bonds. It is these which are thus regarded “among the closest approximations to a “safe” investment in the financial system.” The problem thus is when prices for these start to drop, resulting in a jump in the… Continue Reading
If we are to trust Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, then we will be able to believe there is a “remarkably positive outlook” for the US economy. With unemployment at 3.9 percent and inflation at 2% which is pretty much the Fed’s goal, Powell explained: “While these two top-line statistics do not always… Continue Reading
In this video, Asia Forex Mentor founder Ezekiel Chew, discusses “how hedge fund managers, hedge fund companies trade. Be it forex, stocks etc. In order for us retail forex traders to be profitable. We need to have the same trading mentality and style as a forex hedge fund manager.” Continue Reading
Hedge funds and the credibility investors give them have fluctuated a lot historically. In the last ten years, since the 2008 financial crisis occurred. But until then it was hedge funds that dominated the fiscal market, featuring top money managers, investment levels and high fees. Such characteristics were what kept the hedge funds elite. Much… Continue Reading
Certainly, it’s worth following people who have been named as some of the most creative people in their field. Fast Company puts out a list each of the most creative people in marketing – and here are a few glimpses of those who have made the list in past years. Camille Gibson helped to propel… Continue Reading
It was written a year ago but it’s still completely relevant for today. An article in Forbes by Abram Brown: 75 Quotes on Business From America’s Top Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs quoted include: Martha Stewart, Marc Benioff, Dan Gilbert, Eric Schmidt, Sara Blakely and many more. A snippet of the quotes: “No business school graduate would recommend… Continue Reading