May 2, 2024
Finance

First Mover Advantage? Family Businesses and Sustainable Finance

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] By Professor Veronique J.A. LAFON-VINAIS Associate Professor of Business Education, Department of FinanceHKUST Business School Family businesses include a wide range of businesses from small owner operations to large listed companies, which are significant contributors to the economies of Asia and the world. According

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Finance

Five sneaky good deals in investing and personal finance to pursue in 2024

Some of the best deals in investing and personal finance never get any hype or marketing, which means they’re quietly waiting for you to discover them. Here are five examples I have accumulated over the past year. Take a moment to see if any of them can help you in 2024: 4 per cent savings

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Finance

Red flags to look for in a financial influencer

At its best, social media helps expose young people to advice on how to save money or climb out of a mountain of credit card debt. But these platforms can also allow for the quick spread of financial misinformation. When it comes to personal finances, social media has become “a blessing and a curse,” Brian

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Investment

Why silver and gold may still be the safest investment there is: high jewellery houses Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. embrace precious metals, as values surge in uncertain times

The prices of gold, silver and platinum may all be beginning to enjoy tailwinds due to weakening global economic growth, stabilising rate hikes, geopolitical tensions and growing industrial demand, according to the World Bank. In September, the bank’s precious metals index hit 146.6. “Wars remind us how connected all countries and markets are – the

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Mortgage

Will 2024′s mortgage market be a meltdown or a money maker? Four predictions for next year

The economic vibe for 2024 is like a mixtape of bad songs: high inflation, elevated interest rates, wobbly home values, stricter regulations, rising unemployment and escalating loan defaults. This carnival of financial mayhem doesn’t sound like a great time to pour cash into mortgage companies. But if rates tumble as expected, 2024 could have some

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