Investments
Alternative reinsurance capital flat at $91bn through Q2 2020: Aon
The amount of alternative and insurance-linked securities (ILS) capital in the global reinsurance market remained flat through the second-quarter of 2020 at $91 billion, according to the latest data from broker Aon. Overall, global reinsurance capital increased through the second-quarter of 2020, as traditional reinsurer capital levels recovered from the hit to their assets caused…
Read MoreQBE says cat reinsurance could pay $100m of UK BI after test case ruling
Following yesterday’s judgement by the UK High Court that found largely in favour of insurance policyholders in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case, Australian insurer QBE has said it could recover up to US $100 million of UK BI claims from its catastrophe reinsurance. The judgement came through yesterday and while…
Read MoreHurricane Sally intensifies to Cat 2, 105mph winds on approach to landfall
Hurricane Sally made a last attempt to strengthen as it wobbled slowly towards the north Gulf Coast and has now intensified into a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds reaching 105 mph and higher gusts being reported. It changes the outlook a little for the insurance, reinsurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector, from the lower…
Read MoreDropshipping on Amazon – Understand what, why, and how of it
If you are an online seller then it’s hard to ignore Amazon. It’s indeed one of the best and largest selling platforms that you can use to take your business on heights. It’s market reputation and customer reach stands second to none. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more But, is it so easy? […]
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Read MoreWhy you should buy a business instead of starting from scratch
If you’ve been thinking about buying a business or starting from scratch, it’s best to start thinking about why you want to do so. There are some benefits to buying a business or to starting from scratch, so it’s best to consider all of them when deciding which you are going to do. However, I’m […]
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Read MoreNikola’s Trevor Milton will end up in jail for “fraud”: Whitney Tilson
Whitney Tilson’s email to investors discussing Enrique Abeyta on CNBC; Stick a fork in Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA); Short report on Brookfield Property Partners; Carson Block and GSX Techedu; Penumbra’s Catheter Fail; Theranos’ Holmes May Pursue ‘Mental Disease’ Defense. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more 1) My colleague Enrique Abeyta was on CNBC last […]
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Read MoreIs the 60/40 Portfolio Allocation Doomed?
“The most important key to successful investing can be summed up in just two words: asset allocation.” – Michael LeBoeuf Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Let’s discuss the 60/40 Portfolio Allocation, something you most likely will be familiar with. 60/40 allocation is the universal rule of thumb for investors, but why is […]
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Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccine Makers’ Pledge May Not Quell Uprising
COVID-19 Vaccine Makers’ Pledge May Not Quell Uprising; Many Seek Independent Commission Review Before Distribution Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 5, 2020) – A planned public pledge by Covid-19 vaccine manufactures that they will not seek government approval until their product is shown to be safe and effective isn’t […]
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Read MoreDuring The Pandemic, Have You Purchased Options?
Every week, Benzinga conducts a survey to collect sentiment on what traders are most excited about, interested in or thinking about when they manage and build their personal portfolios. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more This week we asked: During the pandemic, have you purchased options? Yes, I have purchased call options. Yes, […]
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