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It says this is in line with its strategy to capitalise on industry tailwinds driven by increasing decarbonisation Yangzijiang Financial has raised net cash proceeds of S$139.3 million through a placement of its treasury shares, to redeploy them for maritime investments. In a bourse filing on Sunday (Mar 30), the financial arm of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said that it agreed to divest its entire treasury shareholding of 193.5 million shares at S$0.72 apiece.The price represents a 111 per cent premium to its average buyback cost, but a 9.7 per cent discount...

To help you understand the trends surrounding new technologies and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe). You'll get all the latest news first by subscribing, but we will publish many (but not all) of the forecasts a few days afterward online. Here’s the latest…The explosion of generative AI is boosting long-term demand for all sorts of physical infrastructure, from chips and data...

One of the most straightforward ways to get into real estate is to buy and hold a rental. Another popular strategy is flipping properties.However, there are multiple ways to invest in real estate.Business Insider has spoken with investors who are using less traditional strategies to hit financial independence. Here are three.1. Private money lending. If you want to participate in the real estate space without actually buying and managing properties, one option is lending capital to other investors.It's one strategy that financially independent couple Carl and Mindy Jensen are using...

ELWOOD — Construction on a new sports complex in Elwood could start this year and run concurrent with the city’s negotiations for a hotel in the northern Madison County community.Mayor Todd Jones said the Elwood Redevelopment Commission hired Card and Associates and Garmong Construction to build the new sports complex.He explained the developers will build, operate and maintain the complex and eventually Elwood will take ownership.“The cost is unknown as we work on the final plans,” Jones said. “The infrastructure plan is in place.”He said officials are working on plans...

Beijing’s participation could be seen as an extension of its influence in South Asia, and particularly in Bangladesh, where China is already heavily invested in infrastructure projects. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was very sensitive to Indian concerns.Despite these concerns, Bangladesh has shown an interest in securing Chinese support.Yunus urged Chinese firms to invest in the Teesta project. The Bangladesh government had previously sought a loan of USD 725 million from China but has faced delays due to the project’s financial viability.China, however, has expressed cautious optimism, noting that while...

Major long-term capital investments require predictable profitability and stable capital costs. For the eight large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects proposed on the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts, both of these factors appear increasingly uncertain.Capital Cost Uncertainty and Workforce ChallengesOne of the biggest risks for these projects is unpredictable capital costs. The Biden administration and President Donald Trump have imposed tariffs on steel and critical energy infrastructure components, but future tariff rates remain uncertain. LNG facilities require specialty materials, such as high-cost cryogenic steel, which could be subject to tariffs...

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, which repeals the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007. This landmark legislation strengthens the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhances investor protection and introduces critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency and sustainable growth. This is according to a statement issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Saturday. The enactment of the ISA 2024 reaffirms the authority of the SEC as the highest regulatory authority of the Nigerian Capital Market. The...

Share Tweet Share Share Email Ecotrader, a blockchain-based investment platform, has announced its upcoming launch, introducing a tokenized model for renewable energy projects. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between renewable energy markets and investors by leveraging blockchain technology to enhance accessibility, transparency, and liquidity in the sector. Tokenizing Renewable Energy Assets Ecotrader’s platform is designed to enable fractional ownership of renewable energy projects, such as solar farms and wind turbines. By utilizing blockchain technology, the platform aims to enhance transparency, simplify compliance procedures such as...

President Bola Tinubu has just assented to the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024, which repeals the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007. This landmark legislation according to The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strengthens the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhances investor protection, and introduces critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency, and sustainable growth. The enactment of the ISA 2024 reaffirms the authority of the SEC as the apex regulatory authority of the Nigerian Capital Market. The new Act also introduces transformative provisions to...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024, which repealed the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007. The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The enactment of the ISA 2024 reaffirms the authority of the SEC as the apex regulatory authority of the Nigerian capital market. SEC explained that the landmark legislation would strengthen the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhance investor protection, and introduce critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency, and...