Mega Buyout Funds Raise $85bn

In older times, people built wealth by working hard, cutting down on expenses, and saving cash. In modern times, people have realised that even though it is possible to save cash by working hard and reducing expenses, the value of the saved cash reduces over time due to various geo-political factors.

Spend on retail, hospitality and leisure is set to rocket as overseas visitors flock to the UK over the next few years, according to a new report from Barclays.

LafargeHolcim Ltd announces that it has decided to initiate a squeeze-out process for all issued and outstanding shares of Lafarge S.A. After surpassing the necessary 95 percent threshold in share capital and voting rights and following a decision by the Board of Directors, LafargeHolcim Ltd plans to request the AMF to implement a squeeze-out procedure pursuant to their general regulations for Lafarge S.A. shares not tendered to the Public Exchange Offer.

The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015 is a “very ambitious project”, one which will need thousands of skilled finance professionals who can work across borders, agreed a panel of experts at an ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) session at the recent Malaysian Institute of Accountants conference held in Kuala Lumpur.

Marc SYZ, managing partner of SYZ Capital, highlights ten warning signals that encapsulate the deteriorating fundamentals and illustrate the potential long-term alpha opportunities for alternative investors.

Conventional mortgages may not suffice when it comes to purchasing expensive properties, which is where jumbo loans become relevant. They serve as an ideal choice for homebuyers who desire to acquire high-value estates that exceed conventional loan limits.

When it comes to managing your finances and planning for the future, seeking professional assistance is a wise decision. However, the terminologies used in the financial industry can be confusing, often leaving individuals unsure about the distinctions between different roles.

Legislation that would levy a supplement on the purchase of additional residential properties has been given the backing of MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee today.

Investor confidence in the commercial aviation industry has rebounded in recent months, following a tumultuous period in which the industry suffered from high oil prices, the global financial crisis and increasing market competition. Bhanu Choudhrie, Executive Director of C&C Alpha Group of explores this in an exclusive article.

Despite the Government’s efforts to encourage innovation in UK industry through the introduction of R&D tax credits, only one in five (19%) of businesses that can be classed as being ‘innovation active’ have ever claimed money back for their time developing new products or processes.