Placemaker Muse has expanded its Midlands team with four new appointments and has announced the opening of a new office in Northspring, Temple Street. The new additions to the team include Basit Ali, joining as a development director, Sharne Sahajpal as a development manager, Iona MacRury as marketing and communications manager (also supporting Muse’s…

Open enrollment season is upon us, which means millions of Americans are sorting among the various health plans on offer through their employer to decide which one best fits their needs. A number of data points factor into this calculus, including premiums, deductibles, your anticipated health-care costs and whether insurers have providers you like in…

I recently watched the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, with author Dan Buettner, to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives. That got me thinking about longevity and the need to plan for it financially. Who doesn’t want to live a long and vibrant life,…

Rhodes Cos. has appointed Caleb McDaniels as its new chief financial officer. This strategic move is a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its leadership team and enhance financial operations across its diverse portfolio, which includes companies such as Rhodes Branding, Rhodes Graduation Services, Mill & Crate and Millwood Properties, according to a…

© Reuters. NEW DELHI – India’s Finance Ministry has mandated all government banks to intensify their cybersecurity measures following a significant IMPS malfunction at UCO Bank, which led to an erroneous transfer of Rs 820 crore. The directive issued today aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) existing efforts to raise awareness about cyber…

Finance has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but that’s changing in the United States. As of 2021, McKinsey & Company reports women make up about 52% of the financial workforce in the U.S.According to the report, the numbers of women at the C-suite level have increased by 50% since 2018.However, some cities ― including Des Moines…

November 20th, 2023 The Asian region is warming faster than the global average, making it comparatively vulnerable to the effects of climate change. At the same time, Asia remains a disproportionate contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with its annual emissions now accounting for more than half of the global total. Yet countries are reluctant…

Rising costs of acquisitions, higher salaries for employees, and competitive recruiting bonuses for financial advisors, along with the record spike in interest rates, are making it more costly to run large wealth management enterprises. Some are wondering whether that will result in either layoffs a Learn more about reprints and licensing for this article.

You’re smart. You’re a pretty good amateur investor. You’re able to save money, spend wisely and plan for your financial future. It’s not that hard. So you don’t need a financial adviser, right? There’s no simple answer. Many do-it-yourselfers possess the knowledge and temperament to be their own financial planner. Others figure that even…