Asia stocks fall as oil, Samsung drag weighs; Japan chip rally limits broader loss
Asia stocks fall as oil, Samsung drag weighs; Japan chip rally limits broader loss
Australia’s largest pension fund invests $346 million in India’s NIIF | Finance News
The NIIF was created in 2015 to attract global investment into the country’s infrastructure development 1 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2026 | 8:06 AM IST Australia’s largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, said on Thursday it would invest a further A$500 million ($346 million) in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). The […]
Smardt Names Sandeep Nair Chief Executive Officer; Albert Yam Transitions to Board
DORVAL, QC, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smardt, a pioneer and global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Nair as Chief Executive Officer. Sandeep takes the helm as Smardt extends its oil-free heritage into a broader portfolio of thermal management solutions and deepens its position in fast-growing markets led […]
Why Simple Estate Plans Can Create Complex Problems
Estate-planning attorneys often hear some version of the same request: “We just want something simple.” The request makes sense. Clients can feel overwhelmed by legal terminology, tax rules, fiduciary structures, family dynamics and the emotional weight of planning for death, disability, divorce or beneficiary vulnerability. They may also worry that complexity means higher fees, more […]
Canadians spurn finfluencers as trust in advisors holds firm
A further 71% say they would not consider turning to them at all. When ranked for credibility, professional financial advisors led every category at 60%, ahead of family members at 49%, bank staff at 37%, and friends at 32%. “When it comes to protecting their financial future, Canadians are making it clear that they still value […]
Bank uses a twist on credit-linked notes for capital relief
OceanFirst Financial and asset manager 400 Capital Management are promoting a strategy that offers a variation on credit-linked notes regional banks have increasingly used as a means of obtaining mortgage capital relief in the U.S. market. Processing Content The companies applied the structure, which 400CM said appears to be the first fund-issued, rated, significant risk-transfer […]
The Backdoor Roth Conversion – How High Earners Access Tax-Free Growth
High earners above the Roth income limit can contribute to a traditional IRA and immediately convert it to a Roth. The backdoor Roth conversion is legal and widely used, so use it to unlock tax-free retirement growth at any income. There’s one catch. Pre-tax money already sitting in your IRAs makes part of the conversion […]
Delhi Weather Today, 9 July: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert in NCR; Check Flight Status & School Holiday Updates
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) early on Thursday, July 9, bringing relief from the recent spell of hot and humid weather but causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls and travel disruptions across the region. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh weather alerts, warning of more thunderstorms, lightning and rain throughout the […]
Target Trims Corporate Strategy Team
Target is reorganizing its strategy team, a group that helps the company set priorities, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (July 8). The move included the elimination of some roles on the team, the report said, citing an internal memo and saying the document’s contents were confirmed by Target. The company aims to “better align resources, reduce duplication […]
Crypto Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before Aug.
CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig said Wednesday (July 8) that “we’re so close” and that it is critical to have a federal standard for crypto assets rather than the current patchwork of state laws and regulations. Speaking on […]