July 8, 2008

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ Declines, Suggesting More and Steeper Job Losses to Follow

Source: The Conference Board

The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ fell again in June, continuing a decline that began in July 2007 and suggesting more job losses in the coming months. The index fell by 0.6 percent in June to 111.9 from 112.6...

June 25, 2008

International Economic Update

Source: Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

The current international situation is best characterized as slow economic

growth and higher inflation among the advanced economies and steady growth with higher inflation among the emerging market economies.

June 18, 2008

Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden Lead First Global Enabling Trade Report

Source: World Economic Forum

Geneva, Switzerland, 18 June 2008 - East Asian economies - Hong Kong and Singapore - occupy the top two positions in the Enabling Trade Index ranking, followed by Sweden and Norway, according to The Global Enabling Trade Report...

May 13, 2008

Recent Decay in Performance of Many Quantitatively Managed Funds Can Be Attributed to Rising Correlations, Style Rotation, “Herding” Phenomena and the Activity of Hedge Funds

Source: Research Foundation of CFA Institute

The search to find new, unique predictive factors is on, says a study published by the Research Foundation of CFA Institute in the Challenges of Quantitative Equity Management.

May 1, 2008

Volatility in global commodities markets drives spend in risk management IT

Source: Datamonitor

London, UK - Increased volatility in commodities markets globally will drive spend in risk management IT. This is according to a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor. The report, "Technology Options in Commodities...

April 15, 2008

Paulson to Deliver Remarks as PWG Hedge Fund Committees Release Industry Best Practices

Source: Department of the Treasury

The two private sector committees created by the President's Working Group on Financial Markets will release their separate sets of best practices for hedge fund investors and asset managers tomorrow. U.S. Treasury Secretary...

April 15, 2008

Financial Stability Forum Issues Report on Enhancing Market and Institutional Resilience

Source: Comptroller of the Currency

WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Forum (FSF) has presented to the G7 Finance Ministers and central bank Governors a report making recommendations for enhancing the resilience of markets and financial institutions. The...

April 14, 2008

China, India And South East Asia Are The Most Desirable Regions For Foreign Investment But Are Almost As Risky As M&A In Africa

Source: Marsh, Mercer and Kroll

Global Risks Identified In Marsh Mercer Kroll M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities And Risks Report

April 14, 2008

Senior Supervisors Group Releases Report on Disclosure Practices

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Senior financial supervisors from five countries (collectively the “Senior Supervisors Group”) today issued a report that reviews the disclosure practices of financial services firms concerning their exposures to certain...

April 9, 2008

Treasury Releases Competitiveness Study on the Changing Nature and Consequences of Financial Restatements

Source: Department of the Treasury

Washington - Secretary Paulson announced today the completion of the Treasury-commissioned study, The Changing Nature and Consequences of Public Company Financial Restatements, as part of his efforts announced in May 2007 to...