Author: Aaron

  • ADB Launches $9 Billion Plan for Solar Energy in Asia

    The Asian Development Bank launched a $9 billion solar energy initiative to develop projects generating 3,000 megawatts by 2012. The announcement, which came at the regional lending agency’s annual meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, said that Central Asian countries would be prime candidates for siting the projects. “Given Central Asia’s growing demand for electricity, the availability…

  • Offshore Fixed Rate Bond

    New Six Month Sterling Bond ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, May 4, 2010 – Skipton International Limited is offering a six month bond paying 2.26%AER or 2.17% AER as a monthly income option. The bond matures on 30 November 2010 and it is a limited edition issue which will be withdrawn when fully subscribed, so savers…

  • Who wants to become an Expat?

    Eighty-Two Percent of Executives Willing to Move Out of Region, Country or State LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2010 – A wide majority of global executives are willing to relocate for the right career opportunity, according to Korn/Ferry’s latest Executive Quiz. The Executive Quiz, commissioned by The Korn/Ferry Institute, surveyed executives from 65 countries about their…

  • Why Go Offshore With Your Savings and Banking?

    Offshore Savings Accounts Can Offer Valuable Tax Savings ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, April 30, 2010 – Each year, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), around 400,000 UK nationals move abroad to work or retire. Opening an offshore savings account could bring significant tax benefits once they cease being UK residents for tax…

  • How to profit from gold trading

    The 2010 gold price is forecast to reach USD1226 (historical peak) again in Q2 of 2010, and in the last quarter, gold is forecast to achieve a new all time high price between USD1300-1360. Forecast: Q1: Price correction, Q2: Rally, Q3: Correction, Q4 Rally How can you profit from trading spot gold? 1.) Spot gold…

  • PIPE Funds

    There have been a number of PIPE Funds that have gained notoriety over the years because of the gains they have been able to attain with this strategy. It is now categorized as a separate hedge fund strategy along with others like long only, long/short market neutral, special situations, emerging markets and distressed equity. The…

  • Expat Explorer Returns Again in 2010

    Calling Expats Everywhere – Make Sure You Have Your Say! LONDON, April 27, 2010 – This week marks the official launch of Expat Explorer – the largest global survey of expats – where expats from all over the world can have their say about life as an expat and the challenges and opportunities they face…

  • Gold Hits Sterling Record

    [box]April saw the price of gold hit a Sterling and Euro record. While the GBP754 (or 865 Euros) per troy ounce stat still remains 5% below the all time US dollar record, this was nonetheless excellent news for the British investors.[/box] Compare the GBP754/ounce price tag with the price of GBP562 per ounce, as gold…