Washington -- The Dow Jones industrial average index, a measure of 30 stocks meant to gauge the performance of the U.S. equity market, rose more than 72 points January 11 to finish the day at 12,514.98:  the highest level since its debut in 1896. ...[ Read More ]

Leaders of the Group of Eight nations, meeting for three days in Germany, pledged to assist Africa and other countries, and endorsed President Bush's initiative for a major global climate agreement by the end of 2008. ...[ Read More ]

India has come out with robust growth of around 9%, is it because of reforms? Or global payer? Or is it our loose fiscal and monetary policy? What are the fundamental changes which are responsible for India's rapid growth? ...[ Read More ]

As we contemplate the investment outlook for 2007, it pays to look back and remember that financial markets have an incredible capacity for reacting to news and economic developments in a way that confounds market professionals and casual observers alike – the only difference being the latter will admit to being confused, while the former will quickly come up with a few dusty rationalizations. ...[ Read More ]

For the average punter, ascertaining the “true” value of a company is still highly problematic. This is largely the result of information asymmetries that endure in spite of the progress that has been made in revisiting old accounting orthodoxy, and in controlling more vigorously certain types of interaction between actors in the capital markets. ...[ Read More ]

Have you wondered why the words ‘risk management’ are heard so widely today?  Have you considered what can be achieved with an understanding of the term?  Indeed, is the term used or misused in today’s business world? ...[ Read More ]

Global economic forces are shaping the world we live and work in. These changes transcend national, ethnic or religious boundaries and impact Arabia as much as any other fast growing, modernizing and globally competing region of the world. They profoundly affect labor markets - the banking and finance professions are in the midst if not at the forefront of the challenges ahead.

It’s rare these days that investors can find something that has the character of something almost philanthropic and yet provides very healthy returns, but opportunities in the education and training sector are now providing just that. Many successful businesses in the education and professional training fields are now showing very significant growth and returns. Such growth is based on a shift in many economies away from labor and manufacturing operations to human and intellectual capital platforms. Investors globally are welcoming such opportunities as they feel a sense of well-being when investing in positive opportunities for the future of the community.

Tax Year 2006 - United States Tax Changes or Enhancements ...[ Read More ]

Dynamic changes financial careers require professionals to adapt and stay on the cutting edge. ...[ Read More ]