Ted’s Banker: Heidi Cruz Boosts Her Husband’s White House Run
With an impressive career that spans banking and politics, the wife of the U.S. presidential hopeful is a fundraising force in his campaign.
Daily Agenda: China GDP and Debt Rise
Chinese debt-fueled growth meets forecasts; oil slides ahead of Doha summit; Brazil’s top court clears way for impeachment hearings; Bats Global tries IPO again.
For World Bank and IMF Heads, Weak Outlook Means Big Agenda
At spring meetings Christine Lagarde calls for fiscal and monetary stimulus to boost growth; Jim Kim stresses World Bank role in alleviating the refugee crisis.
5 Stories to Read This Weekend: April 15 – 17, 2016
Start-up stock options, San Francisco economics and weather’s impact on the economy all featured in II’s best stories of the week.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Pushes Transparency
Through a series of reforms, DiNapoli has made the New York State Common Retirement Fund more accountable to the public.
San Francisco: There’s an App for That
The Bay Area’s venture capital and tech start-up communities have the ability to effect change. Yet this power is often misapplied.
China’s Anticorruption Drive Takes Aim at Guo Boxiong
Impending bribery charges against Guo Boxiong are part of President Xi Jinping’s push to purge factions from the People’s Liberation Army.
Daily Agenda: IEA Says Oil Production Will Decline
Agency predicts oil surplus to fall as U.S. output shrinks; BoA results hit by trading woes; New York pension votes on cutting hedge fund exposure; Bank of England holds rates.
How China Is Working to Green the Global Economy
The country is investing heavily and altering its financial system to tackle climate change, creating sustainability opportunities for global investors.
IMF’s Christine Lagarde Tells Europe Refugees Can Boost the Economy
Influx from Syria can be a stimulus rather than a burden if governments adopt policies to facilitate refugees’ entrance into the workforce, she says.
Spotify Boss Daniel Ek Faces Music from Apple, Google and Amazon
Ek’s music streaming service just signed a $1 billion convertible debt deal that could set the stage for an IPO next year.
Daily Agenda: IMF Warns Global Economy Remains Fragile
IMF cuts global growth forecasts; JPMorgan beats analysts’ estimates; Chinese exports unexpectedly rebound; Peabody files.
Canada’s CPPIB Leads New Effort to Promote Long-term Investing
Pensions and sovereign wealth funds try to change corporate behavior with new index.
Investors and Consultants Start to Arrive on Same ESG Page
Proponents say the institutional clients that have been reticent about embracing ESG investing might benefit the most from a nudge from their consultants.
To Face Volatility, Institutions Should Be NIMBLE
Institutions that have adhered to the NIMBLE management rubric have shown themselves to be more resilient against market headwinds.
How to Retain Employees at Start-Ups: Stock Options
For a start-up suffering growing pains, offering the rank and file a bigger piece of the pie may keep them from jumping ship.
Daily Agenda: Oil Markets Rally Ahead of Producer Summit
Russian oil minister affirms caps, sends markets higher; U.K. inflation rises; Rouseff impeachment clears committee; Alcoa beats estimates.
Will Investors Buy Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s Deficits?
Boosting public spending in an effort to stimulate growth will make Canada a more attractive investment destination, Bill Morneau argues.
New DoL Fiduciary Rule Creates Opportunities for Fund Industry
The requirement that brokers and advisers put clients’ interests first could benefit technology providers and technology-focused firms.
Daily Agenda: Investors Brace for Quarterly Earnings Season
Alcoa launches earnings season while Daily Mail mulls Yahoo! bid; Cameron faces Parliament on Panama; StanChart selling Asian loans.
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