How Financial Advisors Can Simplify Asset Allocation for Clients

A sset allocation is important for you to explain clearly as an advisor, so your clients fully understand their overall investment strategy. However, taking the somewhat broad topic of asset allocation and attempting to explain it to those not as well versed in wealth management can be a challenge at times. That’s where simplifying these … Read more

Guest Column: The financial lessons of a first job

Whether working the register at a local restaurant, standing watch on a lifeguard tower, scanning tickets at the nearby movie theater, or — my personal favorite — a part-time teller, a teen’s first job is an important rite of passage. The beginning of summer is a particularly exciting time for both kids and their parents … Read more

Commission pays a further €1.5 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

The Commission has today paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) + package for Ukraine, worth up to €18 billion in total . With this instrument, the EU seeks to help Ukraine cover its immediate funding needs, with stable, predictable and sizeable financial support in 2023 . This support will help Ukraine to continue … Read more

Financial education platform Sophia launches a programme with HSBC to empower women in UAE

SINGAPORE , June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sophia, a world leading financial education platform for women, is excited to announce its collaboration with HSBC on a comprehensive financial education programme. This collaboration aims to empower women in managing their finances, fostering financial independence and promoting gender equality. Understanding the importance of accessible and tailored financial … Read more

World leaders, activists in Paris seek financial response to climate emergency, poverty

PARIS (AP) — Facing an audience packed with world leaders and finance officials in suits, Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate silenced the room, then made everyone listen to some uncomfortable facts. Speaking at a two-day summit aimed at seeking better responses to tackle poverty and climate change issues by reshaping the global financial system, the … Read more

Providence facing financial troubles in wake of nurses strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The strike by nurses at Providence Portland, Seaside and Home Health and Hospice has now entered its third day. Nurses say they’re paid below the market value, but how much money does Providence Health and Services have to pay? Providence has $26 billion in assets and pays several employees seven-figure salaries. … Read more