The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term popping up with greater frequency in consumer technology. From tracking daily activity with a FitBit to remotely controlling home security and utilities, the Internet of Things connects real products to the Internet, seeking to improve quality of life while saving time and money. The IoT works on […]
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After the 2008 financial meltdown proceeded from a credit to a liquidity crisis, the 27 countries that comprise the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision sought a solution to mitigate catastrophic losses should such an event happen in the future. The new measures, which build upon the Basil I and II agreements passed in 1992 and
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Financial technology, or fintech, as it is more popularly known, is one of the hottest areas for investment in Silicon Valley, attracting $12 billion in capital in 2014, up from $4 billion in 2013. Financial services, with its strict regulation, has always been thought of as an untouchable behemoth when it comes to transformation. Fintech
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In a LinkedIn post on January 14, senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett announced that President Obama would propose new initiatives to support working families in the form of paid sick leave as well as six weeks of paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child. While the paid sick time would
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After reaching a 2-year high of $1.40 in May of 2014, the euro has begun a steady march downwards as dismal economic conditions continue to plague the Eurozone countries. Meanwhile, the dollar is poised to rise as the economy here strengthens and the Fed is expected to begin raising interest rates later this year. Given
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The financial world woke up to a surprise this morning: Bill Gross, co-founder of asset manager Pimco, announced he was leaving the firm to join Janus Capital Group, a mutual fund company better known for its equity products than the fixed income strategies Gross is well known for. While the move itself is surprising, tensions
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Globalization has made our world smaller and more connected; it has also created markets with a higher correlation to each other. World events and political unrest, known as geopolitical risk in the investment world, have a broader impact today across regions, including the US. Tensions or strife abroad can be felt in US markets when
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Smart beta might just be the next big thing in investing, but what is it and what can it do for you? At its most basic, smart beta offers investors an alternative to both active and passive management. Active management, which is mostly reliant on a manager’s skill in security selection, seeks to outperform a
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Summer seems to offer more opportunities for reading. The pace in business lessens as people take vacations, kids are out of school, and the hot weather beckons us to slow down. While the lure of the latest best seller might be strong, this summer offers a crop of new business books you may want to consider.
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Economic recovery from 2008’s Great Recession has been slow and tepid. The economy has not bounced back as it has after previous recessions. GDP growth has been at an anemic 2-3%, compared to the 4-5% GDP often seen during a recovery. It sank during the first quarter of 2014, likely due to the terrible winter
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