We hope you got everything on your wish list this holiday season and that your credit card is starting to cool down from all that shopping. We got what we wanted this year—lots of great content from our writers. Here is a continuation of the top 10 most-read posts of 2019. In case you forgot […]
Hengfeng Bank ex-chairman sentenced to death with two-year reprieve
BEIJING (Reuters) – The former chairman of China’s troubled Hengfeng Bank was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, a local court said on Thursday. Jiang Xiyun was convicted of corruption, receiving bribes, illegally issuing financial notes, and illegally destroying accounting vouchers and accounting books, according to the Yantai Intermediate People’s Court. The court verdict […]
Aramco CEO says Saudi-Kuwaiti accord paves way for resumption of oil production
Saudi ARAMCO said on Wednesday a new agreement between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait paves the way for the resumption of oil production in the Neutral (partitioned) Zone shared by the two countries.
Best of the Blog 2019: Part I
We’re wrapping up a decade, readers! And the last year in this decade has been another good one for the FPA Practice Management Blog powered by the Journal of Financial Planning. This holiday season, we’re recapping the top 10 most-read blog posts of 2019 in two separate posts. Take a look part one of the […]
10 Zero Investment Business Ideas with High Profit
Starting up own business is a dream seen by many. However, only few can pursue it. The shortage of money is the main reason for not starting a business. If you want to start a new business, but worried about investment. Don’t worry! Here are 10 Zero Investment Business Ideas. Well, you must have heard […]
Oil rises on supply cut pledges and slow return of Gulf field
Oil prices rose on Tuesday in thin pre-Christmas trading after Russia said cooperation with OPEC on supply cuts would continue and amid signs Saudi Arabia and Kuwait could take as much as a year to bring a major field back to full capacity.
A very Merry Christmas from Financial Planning Today
A very Merry Christmas to all our readers, advertisers and supporters from Financial Planning Today. It’s been a hectic year with a new print edition of Financial Planning Today magazine launched and new digital and print subscription packages offering unlimited content access and a new 3 Year Digital Magazine Library online. You can get 50% […]
CII appoints new chair of Professional Standards Committee
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Jennette Newman as chair of its Professional Standards Committee. The Professional Standards Committee ensures standards for professional conduct, including disciplinary and membership procedures, are developed and maintained in line with the CII’s Code of Ethics. It also ensures the continuing integrity of the CII’s Chartered titles including Chartered Financial […]
TPR authorises the first new master trust
HSBC Master Trust has become the first new master trust to be authorised by The Pensions Regulator which has so far focused on authorising existing schemes. The HSBC scheme has been added to TPR’s list of authorised schemes (see below), bringing the total number of authorised schemes to 38. New master trusts are subject to […]
Revealed: 10 best and worst funds of decade
A Japanese fund – Legg Mason Japan Equity – has topped the best performing funds over the past decade but the best performers were a mixed bag with no single sector dominating. The Legg Mason fund provided a return of nearly 700% for investors over the past 10 years, however this fund was one of […]