 The panel Thibaud Barnaud, Climate risk consulting manager, Scientific Climate Ratings Nicolas Schneider, Senior research engineer/macroeconomist, EDHEC Climate Institute Aaron McDougall, Head of climate, Amundi Moderator: Stella Farrington, Commercial editor, Risk.net Climate risk is already hugely impacting the economies and GDPs of individual nations, yet chronic physical risks are not being accurately priced into […]
There were 168 transactions totaling $247 million filed in New York City records in the 24 hours before 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. 🏆Commercial: Midtown had the priciest commercial deal recorded in New York. Enbergar NY LLC sold the office building at 122 East 55th Street for $7.7 million. The buyer was 122 East […]
To say silver is in the midst of a precipitous decline is an understatement. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV), the largest ETF backed by physical holdings of the commodity, is off 38% over the past six months. However, both gold and silver prices showed some signs of life over the past week. Whether legitimate rebounds […]
During periods of elevated market stress, including those that see pinched corporate bonds, collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) often outperform other corporate bond assets. Add to that, CLOs often emerge from those rough patches in strong form, delivering impressive returns a year after downturns. CLOs’ history may be a sign that advisors and investors seeking dependable […]
Reports from Iranian state-affiliated news agencies Fars and Tasnim said explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia early Friday. Fars claimed a drone struck logistics warehouses used by the U.S. Army, while Tasnim separately reported explosions in the kingdom without providing additional details. As of now, there has been no confirmation from Saudi officials, the U.S. […]
Investors in Japanese stocks – like investors everywhere – need to be alert to concentrated exposure to the AI story. Over the past few months, it has gone from important to indispensable. Wherever you look, the stocks that are doing best are linked to AI demand, while those that are AI-agnostic or an “AI loser” […]
The gold price took a hit this week, dropping below the US$4,000 per ounce level. Silver fared much the same, slipping under US$60 per ounce. Both precious metals were under pressure as conflict in the Middle East ramped up, reigniting worries about higher prices and interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. The rise […]
Key insights: The card networks’ Click to Pay e-commerce system is expanding, though there is still room for growth. What’s at stake: In the U.S. where Click to Pay has not grown as quickly as Europe, banks are at risk of losing competitive advantage. Expert quote: “It’s very important that banks ensure cards stay robust,”—Nick Maynard, […]
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leslie Sonnenklar, a 55-year-old communications and content professional from Phoenix, Arizona. It’s been edited for length and clarity. I was laid off in March 2025, and honestly, the job search since then has been one of the most frustrating and defeating experiences of my life. As […]
LONDON, ON, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VersaBank (“VersaBank” or the “Bank”) (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK), a North American leader in business-to-business digital banking, as well as technology solutions for cybersecurity, today announced management will participate in the KBW Summer Bank Conference in New York City on July 28-29, 2026. VersaBank management will participate in […]