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Byline: L. Gary Boomer Training budgets are tempting targets during tight times, but should firms really cut expenses in this area? According to Gartner Research, every hour of information technology [...]

Smooth returns can be a sign of danger for investors THE irony is neat. The latest victim of the Madoff scandal turns out to be a small American hedge fund [...]

Cash recovery rates (CRR) can be used to evaluate the profitability of firms. Calculation of the CRR begins with calculating cash recovery, which includes cash from operations, proceeds from the disposal of long-term assets, and interest expense. This is followed by the calculation of average gross assets, which are comprised of average total assets and accumulated depreciation. The CRR is obtained by dividing cash recoveries by average gross assets. CRRs are generally stable for large and mature firms. Large, mature firms with stable CRRs can use the CRR as the discount rate and as a profitability measure.

Joe Thomas takes the hassle out of finding the right product or service - you ask the question, he'll provide the answer. SELF-PROMOTION Q: We are launching a product and [...]

Putting together a long-term financial plan What steps should I follow to create a plan for the delivery of my long- term financial security? What factors do I need to […]

While a majority of employers in a recent survey said they could not identify return on investment for their wellness programs, three Southeast Michigan employers said they have achieved positive [...]

Everyone enters the electrical business for different reasons. Whether they're driven by family tradition, love of the trade, dreams of research and development, or career advancement, you'll be hard pressed [...]

Byline: David M. Rich The uncertain economic climate is driving CMOs and other marketing leaders to re-evaluate spending in all areas of marketing, including event marketing. Every event in a [...]

Byline: JACK NEFF Surely all the companies investing in cause marketing must be earning points in afterlife. Unfortunately, under both Delaware law and the tenets of most major religions, corporations [...]

Driving value from IT projects requires watching for danger signs and a willingness to let go of a project if it will not deliver return on investment When entrusting your […]

The corporate outing remains a popular form of entertainment, but organisers must ensure they get a maximum return on expensive events - be it on investment or objectives. By Martin […]

Chris Salih says a late upturn in sales saved the Isa season It seems that this year's Isa season was not quite the damp squib that was first feared. Investment […]

In recent weeks, the financial markets have been inundated with fallout news in the residential mortgage business, and ordinary citizens now use buzzwords like 'subprime' and 'alt-A.' But a funny [...]

'It's a future of change and challenge, but a prosperous future for those offering value to the manufacturer, dealer and ultimately the consumer. Dealer groups have to represent a good [...]

For Austin A. Adams, the key to improving banks' technology infrastructure is simple - make better use of what is already in place. Banks have spent heavily on their systems, [...]

Universal Disdain Sleazy advisers are out there, Money magazine reminded readers. Case in point: The magazine received a letter from a young couple whose adviser steered them away from 401(k) [...]

Fund of hedge fund manager 3A has attributed the strong performance of Altin, its London-listed fund of hedge funds, to the generalist structure of its management team and incentives in […]

While an ongoing housing correction has depressed residential land prices by more than 30% in some parts of the country, commercial property values are moving in the opposite direction, say [...]

When a new fund launches, there is always a period of reflection from the rest of the industry as they wait to see if the product is viable. Sometimes, it […]

Overall, this market remains buoyant, despite mixed signals emerging from a variety of sources. Among the least expected was the news that the Monetary Policy Committee was far from unanimous […]

Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors Chris Salih looks at whether commercial property is heading for a fall There has been a growing consensus in the past few months that […]

The importance of asset allocation has been widely overstated by the academics and time is better spent choosing the best quality fund managers to run your money. But after a […]

n investment Investors trapped in with profit funds have been with left no lifelines, according to experts, despite providers claiming they have produced viable alternatives. Mark Dampier, head of research [...]

The winners and losers in the year that ethical funds went mainstream The fund management industry must be feeling pretty pleased with itself. The great and good, such as Anthony […]

The introduction of Reits next year comes as investors seek diversification away from equities and gilts The specialist sector remained the most popular net retail sector in October with inflows […]

Investing in wine and forestry has increased in popularity as investors seek to diversify their portfolios, says Helen Pow At this festive time of year, when mulled wine is being […]

Claim-chaser Brunel Franklin says the Pearl Group should scrap its Pearl Promise to endowment policyholders as it says it is "not worth the paper it's printed on". Pearl introduced the […]

In his last State of the Union address, President George W. Bush emphasized the U.S. must break its addiction to foreign oil and make fuel from renewable energy crops by [...]

The Treasury has given a cautious welcome for variable annuities. A paper on the annuity market, published alongside the pre-Budget report, has left the door open for the development of […]

Reaping the rewards of rising rents and positive net absorption, office owners are in good spirits these days. Asking rents posted a 1.8% increase in the third quarter, but perhaps [...]

The commercial real estate industry has been flooded with capital since 1997. Unable to find decent yields from other forms of assets, investors flocked to real estate, especially after the [...]

In today's markets, it is important to have a major part of a growth portfolio in trusts, where the manager can choose shares from all over the world and in […]

With 169 different funds from 55 fund management groups represented across the Adviser Fund Index series following the rebalancing on November 1, the three AFIs have become even more diverse. […]

It is difficult not to feel buoyed by the better tone of markets worldwide. Economic data supports the contention that the US is heading for a soft landing, removing the […]

New Star UK alpha fund manager Tim Steer believes that if he had maintained the fund's mid-cap exposure at around 80 per cent since the funds' launch, it would have […]

As feelings warm towards the media sector, investors are showing a more sympathetic side in their approach to media companies. By David Forster October was a good month for most […]

Behavioural finance explains why investors feel pessimistic about equity market performance Despite equity markets hitting new highs, not only in the UK but across the globe, surveys of investor sentiment […]

I believe that the NDF growth kickout plan, which was launched in September, offers a potentially very attractive return of 11 per cent a year. As is to be expected […]

The US Federal Reserve Bank could be on pause for some time and rate cuts are not expected The sun's rays have broken through the investment clouds, allowing a degree […]

In this article I will conclude my discussions about the use of different asset classes and sectors by highlighting a few of the key variables and factors in the selection […]

Where you are based determines the success and type of business you write. Or does it, asks Gregor Watt If you believe the stereotypes, the North is all about flat […]