Yesterday, the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association hosted the Asia Private Equity Forum 2013 in cooperation with the Asian Financial Forum. Hundreds of guests attended the event, including major financial firms and investment companies like Oasis Investments Limited and LGT Capital Partners, a company that develops strategies for private equity and hedge funds.… Continue Reading
Paul Holshouser, Finance Policy Manager at American Wind Energy, was recently added to the list of speakers at the 12th Annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit. Launched by Infocast, the event will take place in San Diego this coming June. Mr. Holshouser will speak on the first day of the summit, on June 6th.… Continue Reading
The National Academy of Television Arts just granted Apple a Tech Emmy Award at CES 2013. The iPhone maker is one of the leading technology companies in the world. According to Forbes, Apple’s latest award is for an “eco-system for Real Time Presentation of TV Content to Mobile Devices without the use of Specialized Television… Continue Reading
Self-driving cars have attracted manufacturers other than Google; Toyota and Audi have both announced that they will reveal their concept cars at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Though neither car maker has revealed any details, IDG News Service has uncovered this quick preview of Toyota’s new technology. Continue Reading
Many financial firms are taking renewed interest in Asia thanks to its recovering economies. Morrison & Foerster, a leading Capital Markets firm in Asia, recently opened its fifth office in the region. The new Singapore branch will be headed by Eric Piesner, managing partner for Asia and head of the real estate practice for the… Continue Reading
Have you ever thought of taking some of that money you have just sitting in the cookie jar, or in the low-interest savings account, and investing it? The answer is probably yes, and the only reason you haven’t gotten around to it is that you just don’t know where to begin. Here are some tips… Continue Reading
The new year is merely days away, and resolutions abound. Fox Business has compiled a list of recommendations for college students as they struggle with finances, studies and career goals. Consider Student Loans Student loan debt can be paralyzing. It’s important to know the specific policies of the loans and repayment terms. Shelley Solheim of… Continue Reading
Small business are expecting to grapple with the same challenges as last year in 2013, as well as new ones resulting from uncertain negotiations regarding tax and budget issues. Small companies throughout the U.S. are likely to proceed with caution, while reducing their hiring rates. Scott Shane, a professor of entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve… Continue Reading
The U.S. housing market is on the rise, with house purchases reaching their peak of more than two years. Existing property value has also increased, pushing the real estate market higher and encouraging economists and investors to brighten their outlook on U.S. expansion. According to a median forecast of economists, new-home sales have risen to… Continue Reading
Entrepreneurs are known for their quick, flexible thinking and creative solutions. However, even the strongest businesses struggle during times of crisis, like global economic woes, devastating hurricanes and national tragedies. These events often mean slow business and time to recover. ClientAttraction.com, a small Connecticut-based business, recently discussed the best business approach to tragedy in an… Continue Reading