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Unique features of ILS foster inherent ESG qualities: Synpulse’s Roder

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Unique features of ILS foster inherent ESG qualities: Synpulse’s Roder

As sustainable investing continues to gain traction across the financial world, the inherent ESG qualities of insurance-linked securities (ILS) provides a unique opportunity for investors, according to Patrick Roder, Associate Partner, ILS Practice Lead, Synpulse. “Sustainable investing (SI) is defined as integrating non-financial factors, such as ESG criteria, into the investment process based on ethical…

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The 2020 American Board of Surgery Qualifying Examination: failure, backlash, and response

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on The 2020 American Board of Surgery Qualifying Examination: failure, backlash, and response

After many years of training, I have graduated from residency and am now a board-eligible general surgeon.  I was one of more than 1,000 candidates who attempted to take the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Qualifying Examination on July 16, 2020. What should have been a major milestone rapidly devolved into a nightmare, as examinees…

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GASB proposes to improve government financial reporting model

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on GASB proposes to improve government financial reporting model

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is proposing a set of improvements in how state and local governments report on their financial condition. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/gasb-proposes-to-improve-government-financial-reporting-model

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No cat bond impact possible from hurricanes Hanna & Douglas: Plenum

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on No cat bond impact possible from hurricanes Hanna & Douglas: Plenum

Neither Hurricane Hanna’s impacts in the region of Texas where it made landfall as a category 1 storm over the weekend, or hurricane Douglas’ impacts on the islands of Hawaii as it skirted them at category 1 strength today, are expected to have any effect on outstanding catastrophe bonds, according to investment manager Plenum. Plenum…

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Coronavirus stimulus checks coming: why you must invest in Bitcoin

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus stimulus checks coming: why you must invest in Bitcoin
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Both Democrats and Republicans are in favor of sending another round of stimulus checks. Thus, we can expect the checks to arrive as soon as next month. Now is the right time to plan how you will spend your stimulus check. If you are among the few that plan to invest their coronavirus stimulus checks, […]

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The lowdown on the low-FODMAP diet

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on The lowdown on the low-FODMAP diet

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that produces distressing symptoms like abdominal pain, significant bloating, and altered bowel movements that can shuttle between diarrhea and constipation. While changing what you eat won’t cure you, an evidence-based approach called the low-FODMAP diet is the most frequently prescribed food plan to help relieve IBS…

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What a Distributed Denial of Service Attack Can Do to Your Business

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on What a Distributed Denial of Service Attack Can Do to Your Business
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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can target any business and its effects vary from lower sales than usual to major financial losses that often result in bankruptcy. Neustar reports that DDoS attacks can cost your company over 2.5 million dollars. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more What is a Distributed Denial of […]

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Under Armour falls after founder, CFO are named in SEC probe

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Under Armour falls after founder, CFO are named in SEC probe

Under Armour Inc. said a pair of top executives, including founder Kevin Plank, has been named in a federal probe of the company’s accounting, sending shares of the athleticwear maker down. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/under-armour-falls-after-founder-cfo-are-named-in-sec-probe

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Ten US companies with highest revenue exposure to China

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Ten US companies with highest revenue exposure to China

Here we take a look at the top 10 US companies with the highest revenue exposure to China. Apple generates only 17% of its revenue from China

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Crescat Capital: The Opportunities In The Medical Space

By Angelica | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Crescat Capital: The Opportunities In The Medical Space
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ValueWalk’s Raul Panganiban interviews Kevin Smith, CFA, Founder, CEO, and CIO and Tavi Costa, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Crescat Capital. In this part, Tavi and Kevin discuss the opportunities in the medical space, opportunities for a macro and value approach and Crescat’s YouTube channel. Check out the full interview on ValueWalk Premium. Q2 2020 […]

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