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Improvements in Communication Required to Help Repair Trust in Investment Management Industry

added: 22-06-2009

The investment management industry should work to rebuild trust with investors through a 'back-to-basics' client relationship approach, combining improved communication and education, increasing knowledge sharing, and bolstering corporate governance and risk management transparency, reports a new investment management survey entitled: "Renewing the Promise: Time to mend relationships in Investment Management". KPMG International commissioned Datamonitor to undertake the research.

Government Mandates Create Guaranteed Market for Bio-Fuel, Says Frost & Sullivan

added: 22-06-2009

Globally, the largest market for bio-diesel is the European Union. The EU's commitment to achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions by 8.0 percent between 2008 and 2012 has resulted in the setting of a target of 5.75 percent bio-fuels of all transportation fuel by December 2010 and 10 percent by 2020. Though the United States is a smaller market, it is witnessing rapid growth in terms of both new bio-diesel capacities coming on-stream as well as increased consumption of bio-diesel. Markets in Latin America, especially Argentina and Brazil, are also developing strongly.

Global Economic Turmoil Having Dramatic Effects on Capital Flows to Developing Countries

added: 22-06-2009

Amidst global economic recession and financial-market fragility, net private capital inflows to developing countries fell to $707 billion in 2008, a sharp drop from a peak of $1.2 trillion in 2007. International capital flows are projected to fall further in 2009, to $363 billion.

US Ranks 20th in Global Broadband Household Penetration

added: 21-06-2009

Sixty percent of US households accessed the Internet via broadband in 2008, according to a report just published by analyst firm Strategy Analytics, compared to 95 percent of South Korean households. This number puts the United States in 20th place out of 58 leading countries worldwide.

Merrill Lynch Fund Manager: Economic Recovery Remains on Track Despite Bond Market Sell-Off

added: 18-06-2009

The upturn in global investor sentiment has withstood the recent large sell-off in bonds, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for June. Investors have expressed confidence in global economic recovery and, broadly, in the equity markets, in spite of their fears the sell-off would damage sentiment. The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasuries rose to 3.85 percent from 3.09 percent between the May and June surveys.

Agriculture More Resilient to Global Crisis than Other Sectors, Says OECD and FAO

added: 18-06-2009

Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But, the risks could increase if the economic downturn deepens according to a new report by the OECD and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Ernst & Young: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Key to the Global Economic Recovery

added: 17-06-2009

Ernst & Young LLP released a report during the Detroit Economic Club's National Summit that highlights the vital importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in today's economy. At a time when business leaders are struggling to balance short-term survival with long-term demand for growth, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset is essential.

Financial Markets Crisis Impacts All Classes

added: 17-06-2009

Global Companies: Managing "Survivor Syndrome"

added: 17-06-2009

As the downturn is forcing more firms to reduce personnel, global companies need to have plans in place to "manage survivor syndrome" in order to prepare for the eventual upturn, according to a report issued by The Conference Board, the global business membership and research association.

3 Million New North American Broadband Subscribers Added in First Quarter 2009 Despite Economic Downturn

added: 17-06-2009

The Broadband Forum announced the latest broadband and IPTV statistics, which show impressive growth in the face of the global economic downturn. Its report, prepared for the Forum by industry analysts Point Topic shows that broadband grew by 16.6 million lines globally in the last quarter alone, with more than three million being added across North America - while IPTV continues to expand strongly.

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