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Isabel Woodford, Gustavo Palencia and Sarah Kinosian (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Reuters/Tegucigalpa   ● Fri, March 17 2023 Desire for new investment and less debt helped drive Honduras' decision to establish formal ties with Beijing at Taiwan's expense, the government said on Wednesday, potentially opening the door to more spending on flagship infrastructure projects. Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina said the decision by Honduras to switch allegiance was partly because the Central American country was "up to its neck" in financial challenges and debt – including US$600 million it owes Taiwan. "We need investment, we need cooperation," he told local television, insisting it was about "pragmatism, not ideology." to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs … [Read more...] about Debts, investment spur Honduran change of allegiance to China

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “Held-to-maturity” is a phrase that has been thrown around a lot in the days following Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how you might avoid SVB 's VB fatal mistakes in your own personal financial planning. SVB received an enormous amount of deposits from enterprising venture capital firms in the post-pandemic boom of late 2020 through 2021. At the time, the Fed Funds rate was a lofty zilch, zero, nada. So, in order to earn something—anything—SVB invested in high(ish)-quality debt instruments with longer maturities, like mortgage-backed securities, and placed them in their “held-to-maturity” book of investments. They knew that if interest rates rose, those debt securities would lose value on paper, but if they waited for them to mature, they should still receive a return of their principal and some interest along the way. But, as the Fed raised rates, SVB’s banking … [Read more...] about Avoid An SVB-Style Default And Match Your Investments With Your Goals

Divya Karyza (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Tue, March 21 2023 Indonesia is expected to miss out on potential investment in the downstream mining sector if no significant effort is made to enforce the implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, an expert has warned. A global push to meet the country’s energy transition and net zero targets has zeroed in on pushing electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but experts have questioned whether there is enough of a focus on ESG in the development of Indonesia’s downstream nickel industries. As they seek opportunities in a global EV market estimated to reach a size of US$1.318 trillion by 2028, according to market intelligence provider Fortune Business Insights, mining companies face the challenge of balancing a significant ramp-up in the production of critical minerals with the need for sustainable mining practices in line with ESG principles. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW … [Read more...] about Lack of ESG compliance to cost Indonesia investment prospects: Analysts

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Pinduoduo Q4 Earnings Release E-commerce company Pinduoduo released Q4 2022 results this morning. Revenue missed lofty analyst expectations, despite growing +46% year-over-year, while adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) beat analyst expectations. Pinduoduo’s stock has had a decent 2023 so far. The company did not give a forecast, though noted “steady growth” of consumers during Q1 2023 while higher priced goods such as cell phones saw “decent growth”. Management noted that competition is “intense” as technology investment and expenses rose from RMB 13.8 billion to RMB 21.8 billion. “Temu,” the platform’s international brand, will expand to new markets including in Canada and Europe. At the end of day, Pinduoduo’s revenue grew nearly ~50%, but net income grew only about ~30%, though cash saw a healthy increase. Management’s emphasis on investment is unlikely to instill confidence, as indicated by … [Read more...] about Bank Contagion Keeps Buyers Sidelined, Pinduoduo’s “Investment” Leaves Investors Wanting

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As much as $42 billion in cash was withdrawn from Silicon Valley Bank on Thursday, March 9, 2023, an additional $90 billion was withdrawn from First Republic Bank FRC a week later, and today, March 20, 2023, we hear of UBS being forced to buy Credit Suisse. Not only are cash deposits being withdrawn, but presumably assets being managed by their wealth management departments also are departing. Many depositors will flee to the safety of banks like Citigroup C , Bank of America BAC , Bank of New York Mellon or any of the other banks that are “too big to fail” for both their cash and their investments. With such turmoil in the markets, asset protection and avoiding risks like SVB VB becomes part of every estate plan. The issue then becomes what to do once clients have their cash and assets out of SVB or other banks suffering from bank runs, what can they do with their cash and other assets to avoid this situation … [Read more...] about After SVB: What to Do Now with Your Cash and Investments?

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment raised about $16 million for new private crypto funds, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange filings. Key Takeaways ARK Investment raised $16.3 million via two private crypto funds from 10 investors. The two funds, based in the U.S. and Cayman Islands, are open-ended with minimum $500,000 investments. ARK Investments has been extremely bullish on cryptocurrency, estimating bitcoin price to increase to $1.5 million by 2030. The newly introduced crypto funds were halved between a domestic and a Cayman Islands-based version. The ARK Crypto Revolutions U.S. Fund LLC raised about $7.3 million from nine investors, while the ARK Crypto Revolutions Cayman Fund LLC raised $8.99 million from a single investor totaling approximately $16.3 million. The investment target wasn't capped, rather, it's “indefinite,” indicating the funds are open-ended with an exclusive list of investors who have access to it. The minimum investment required … [Read more...] about Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Raises $16 million for Private Crypto Funds

You need to look into you and your family’s future as early as today. Simply saving your hard-earned money isn’t enough to create a financially stable and comfortable retirement. A driven individual is smart with money and finds opportunities to grow their bank over time. Investing in properties is among those opportunities. If you’re considering beginning investing for your future, there are a few things you should look out for to make your investment worth it in the long run. This article can be your checklist for knowing the properties or condominiums that can become one of your key investments. Area Appreciation Appreciation means the value you initially spent on your investment will increase over time. The increase in value will depend on the development of the property and the surrounding areas. When choosing where to invest, consider the city’s potential. Las Pinas, for example, is one of the fast-developing cities in the Philippines. It’s on its way to … [Read more...] about The home investment checklist: What you need to look out for

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Manna, the Irish drone delivery start-up, is expanding into the US after securing an investment from Coca-Cola HBC. The Dublin-based company has been operating in parts of its home city in recent years, carrying out delivery by unmanned drones of food and consumer products like electronics. It is now launching a trial of its service in the Dallas/Fort Worth area through a partnership with real estate development firm Hillwood. The pair will test drone delivery within a 27,000-acre mixed-use development in the area. Approvals from the FAA for the trial are pending. Ahead of the deal, Coca-Cola HBC, a partner of the soft drink giant, has invested in Manna. Figures for the deal have not been disclosed. Manna chief executive Bobby Healy said the latest moves are the first steps for the company to scaling internationally. "Working with Hillwood who develop technology-forward, innovative lifestyle communities … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Player Manna Enters US Market With Coca-Cola HBC Investment

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Karl Rogers is the Chief Investment Officer of Elkstone . When you walk through a professional trading floor, it looks, in equal measure, impressive and intimidating. Traders are surrounded by six to 10 screen concaves, and there’s a different energy in there—tense, stressful and always on the verge of boiling point. Prop firms tend to look for the following characteristics in their traders: academically high achieving and competitively high achieving through sports or strategy games such as chess and poker. This is because trading firms know that successful trading is not just about understanding the technical side. It’s about not only understanding the market but also having the necessary characteristics to navigate through the market waves, adjust volume based on volatility, not change your trading strategy just because you had a negative day or period, rebound quickly and press on the accelerator when you see … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Behavioral-Driven Investment Decisions Hurt Your Portfolio

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Karl Rogers is the Chief Investment Officer of Elkstone . After over a decade of rising financial markets, driven by the loose central bank monetary policy, 2022 was a stark reality check. The market condition that the central banks created was one of false hope; it created the easiest investment environment ever witnessed—buy any asset from 2010 to 2020 and it went up. The dangerous byproduct is that it made retail investors think they are professional investors, and it has caused young investment industry professionals to date not to experience real volatility or how to navigate sideways or downward markets. This changed in 2022 with bonds and equity markets having a difficult year, with the former experiencing its worst-ever year. This further emphasizes that diversification is key. Historically, a portfolio of equities and bonds has fared quite well during market stress; however, now investors need to expand … [Read more...] about Understanding How Alternative Investments Fit In The Market