Archive for June, 2008
Africa Investment Horizons
New film shows enormous investment opportunities where least expected - A new documentary, “AFRICA INVESTMENT HORIZONS”, premiering at the New York Stock Exchange April 29, shows the tremendous gains being made in Africa’s vibrant emerging markets and proves one surprising fact - that the highest rate of return on direct investment is found on the […]
How risky are industrial and financial stock valuations?
Prospects for good gains are increasing into the next down cycle in interest rates - Certain industrial and financial stocks appear to be trading at attractive historic valuations (for example certain retailers and banks).
Lawmakers, American Indian Health Officials Call For Budget Increase To Indian Health Service’s Contracting Program
Inadequate funding to the annual budget for the Indian Health Service’s Contract Health Service program is restricting access to essential health care services for American Indian patients, lawmakers and witnesses said on Thursday at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Containing California Wildfires
As more than 1,400 wildfires continue to burn in California and with July and August yet to come, it’s a timely reminder to homeowners and businesses of the need to prepare an effective evacuation plan and have adequate insurance. In fact I.I.I. research shows that most of the large fires with significant property damage have […]
Kaiser Family Foundation Essay Discusses Public Willingness To Shift From Employer-Based Health Care System; CDC Examines Percentage Of Uninsured U.S.
“Moving Away From Employer-Based Coverage: Don’t Forget Public Opinion,”
Holistic approach to risk management imperative
Risk is inherent in every forward-looking business decision - Most studies on risk have shown a disproportionate emphasis on financial risk and neglect other aspects of business such as operational risk.
Africa benefiting from ‘back to basics’ investor mood
Introducing Imara Africa Securities - Africa is benefiting from adverse investor reaction to the complex debt packaging practices and sophisticated product structures that paved the way for the credit crisis in developed markets.
Independence Day for Noah
HCI sells 49% stake in Noah to management - Niche BEE stockbroking house Noah Financial Innovation has flown the coop.
McFadden becomes Lockton’s NY VP
Lockton Companies has appointed Michael McFadden to the post of executive vice president for the firm’s operations in New York.
He brings 20 years of industry experience to his new role, during which time he has held a broad range of senior positions.
Before joining Lockton he served with Marsh’s Private Equity and Mergers Practice as managing […]
Ecclesiastical bolsters its casualty capability
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has announced the appointment of Chris Lynwood as technical casualty manager.
Lynwood leaves behind Capita, where he held the same position, to join Ecclesiastical.
He brings over three decades of experience in the insurance industry to his new post, including 10 years spent in the liability claims sector.
In his new role Lynwood will be […]