Economists have cautioned that investment projects under the State investment management agency BPI Danantara in 2026 could face lingering “crowding-out” risks, potentially dampening private sector investment.  Crowding out refers to an economic phenomenon in which increased government spending ‒ often financed through borrowing ‒ reduces private investment and consumption by absorbing available financial resources and […]

The talk is over. In 2026, it’s time to execute. When the CFO Alliance, a finance-professional peer community, released its latest report, called Project Greenlight, in late November, the organization said that finance experts expect 2026 to be “the most pivotal year the finance function has faced in a decade.” There’s a lot at stake for […]

This article was written by Follow I am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structured my portfolio to have monthly […]

Fashion is facing a convergence of threats. In November 2025, US consumer sentiment fell to nearly the lowest on record, and remained well below pre-pandemic rates in the UK, Europe and China. Barring a reprieve from the US Supreme Court, tariffs will hit profit and loss statements hardest in 2026, after the inventory retailers pulled […]

More Korean money targets Europe with the purchase of the Hilton Parkview for €370 million Munich-based Wealthcore Investment Management has joined forces with a consortium of Korean investors including Hana Financial Investment to acquire the Hilton Parkview hotel in Vienna for €370 million ($414 million), according to an announcement by the German firm. Wealthcore and […]

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) – The founder of one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest investment advisory firms has sold the company. Larry Kohn, CEO of L.M. Kohn & Co., sold the firm he founded 35 years ago to Minneapolis-based Wealth Enhancement Group. Blue Ash-based L.M. Kohn will retain its office, Kohn told Cincinnati Business Courier. All […]

Number of billion-won asset holders triples over 15 years A Hana Bank employee holds 50,000 won bills at the bank’s headquarters in central Seoul. (Newsis) The number of Koreans with more than 1 billion won ($677,000) in financial assets has tripled in 15 years, with the top 1 percent now controlling about 60 percent of […]

Key facts: Apple’s AI Plans for 2026 Spark Speculation; ETF Rises 16% — TradingView News Speculation grows about Apple’s AI plans for 2026, including an upgraded Siri with generative AI, new iOS 20 features, and on-device AI chips for better privacy and efficiency.1 Apple is a key asset in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, which […]

Many investors define successful investing as beating the market average over the long term. But in any portfolio, there are likely to be some stocks that fall short of that benchmark. Unfortunately, that’s been the case for longer term Yellow Pages Limited (TSE:Y) shareholders, since the share price is down 20% in the last three […]

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) recently recognized recipients of the fourth and final round of Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund (HWIF) grants. The luncheon ceremony was part of the third annual Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory at the Campbell House in Lexington. Enacted by the General Assembly in 2023, the HWIF primarily supports scholarships for students […]