June 11, 2022 When passing by Mount Airy High School along North South Street, one notices the walls, sidewalks and signage of a typical educational institution — but probably don’t realize that a thriving business is also within its confines. During one recent morning at Blue Bear Cafe as the […]
Spotlight: recent developments in asset management in China
All questions Overview of recent activity The year 2021 proved to be an important milestone for China’s asset management industry in achieving its phased transformation and high-quality development. The year concluded with the official end of the 3.5-year transition period for the Guiding Opinions on Regulating the Asset Management Business […]
In review: key regulatory issues for asset managers in Italy
All questions General introduction to the regulatory framework The main piece of Italian legislation concerning financial instruments and services, including asset management and CISs, is the Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998 (Consolidated Text of Rules on Finance) (TUF), as amended. The TUF is a statute issued by […]
Society news briefs: September 2022
Sept. 15: ASBMB accreditation applications due Since 2013, more than 100 bachelor’s degree programs in BMB and related disciplines across 39 states have received accreditation from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Accreditation provides a national, independent tool for evaluating program outcomes. By earning ASBMB accreditation, programs demonstrate […]
Luxury Brands Spend More on Marketing, Defying Economic Uncertainty
Many luxury-good sellers aren’t feeling the same pressure to cut marketing budgets that has hit other categories in recent months, thanks to a booming market for luxury cars, travel packages and other premium products. Luxury brands are benefiting from pandemic-era growth in the net worth of the wealthiest consumers, along […]
World Bank’s Gill worried about ‘generalized stagflation’ in global economy
Reuters Thursday September 15, 2022 14:23 WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill on Thursday said he was concerned about “generalized stagflation,” a period of low growth and high inflation, in the global economy, noting the bank had pared […]