Category: Finance

One of the biggest threats that most Portfolio Managers face is the prevalence of legacy systems. Over the past three decades, investment advisors have been empowered by the advent of technology from simple spreadsheets to complex home-grown systems. From that time to the present, the industry has seen exponential growth and with it, enormous complexity. […]

Unlike someone calling himself a CPA or a physician, just about anyone can call himself a “financial planner” or a “financial advisor” regardless of their educational background and professional experience. Moreover, not all of them are unbiased in their advice and not all of them always act in their clients’ best interests. To ensure your […]

When you receive an inheritance, it is important to figure out what will you do with that money. If you do not plan properly on how to spend that money, it will slip out of your hand within no time. If you have already got the cash, or you are about to inherit the money, […]

In the year 2015, being a person who likes to stay abreast of the various political and economic activities, I was often confused with the term ‘Green Finance’. Moreover, the excessive use of this term in G20 pushed me to learn more about it and provide an understanding to you as well. Green finance can […]

We often read, or hear, a lot of information (some accurate), about interest rates, and some of the potential factors, which might, impact them, and how, they affect other things! Although, it sometimes, doesn’t appear, so, these rates, generally, are created, and exist, because of some conditions, or combinations, either, actual, or, perhaps, concerns/ fears, […]

Introduction What is accounting software? To track the financial process, the business owners or individuals use the accounting software to record and report income and expenses. This is more effective and never drives grave mistakes with automation, especially for small businesses. Why do small businesses prefer accounting software? The majority of small business owners may […]

In an uncertain time, humans have an innate sense of looking up to someone who has experience. Especially in a sector as agile and unpredictable as finance, we are constantly looking for a mentor whose advice we can rely upon in making important decisions. With money involved, it is of utmost importance that we follow […]

New college graduates are on the loose and out building their new work wardrobes for their first job. Are you a proud parent and grandparent? In addition to celebrating with them over parties and gifts, now is the time to give them the gift of financial independence too. As they start their first jobs, you […]

I was surprised when I asked parents to tell me the life skills they wish their kids knew, and there was a resounding request for a few topics: How to open a bank account How to budget & balance accounts How to write checks and pay bills And how to start saving for retirement It […]

Introduction Davenport Laroche is a company based in Hong Kong which rents the containers you have bought. Giving you interest of around 12% while taking 4% of the profit you make for acting as the middle man. As promising as it looks and sounds, it isn’t trustworthy. Because when it comes to profit, low risk […]