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SINGAPORE - A 34-year-old man was arrested on March 11 for allegedly duping victims of more than $50,000 through fake investment opportunities.He was nabbed after victims filed reports in November 2024, said the police in a statement on March 12. Victims had transferred money to him believing he would use it to buy things like SIM cards, mobile phones, televisions and furniture for them, as investments.The suspect had promised his “clients” they would be reimbursed with high returns. The victims initially believed the investments to be genuine after receiving the...

By Eliyahu Kamisher | BloombergThe US’s largest pension fund has classified more than $3 billion of holdings in oil drillers, coal miners, and other major greenhouse gas producers as climate-friendly investments, according to a new analysis of public records.Stakes in Saudi Aramco, Chevron Corp. and Chinese coal company Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy are among the holdings that California Public Employees’ Retirement System labeled as  “climate solutions.”RELATED: More than 7,000 gallons of hydrocarbon materials were released in Martinez refinery blazeThe findings are part of a report from California Common Good, a...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering hydrocarbon investments to address energy poverty while emphasizing that Africa is not a net contributor to global emissions. Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Energy, highlighted Africa’s minimal contribution to global emissions during a session titled “Policy and People: Pathways to a Just Transition.” The session, chaired by Vera Blei, Head of Market Report & Trading Solutions at S&P Global, also featured Scott Tinker, CEO of Tinker Energy Association, and Sunita...

US President Donald Trump recently criticized India’s high tariffs, warning of a potential US retaliation. In a sharp statement, Trump asserted that the existing trade system is unfair to the US, and vowed to introduce reciprocal tariffs to counteract what he perceives as protectionist policies by other nations, including India. While much of the discussion has focused on trade and manufacturing, the impact of these policies on Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investment in Indian real estate is an emerging concern. Trump’s comments have sparked speculation about how his proposed tariffs could...

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:IRT – Free Report) by 1.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 3,561,615 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 60,919 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Independence Realty Trust were worth $70,662,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake...

Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT – Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, MarketBeat reports. The brokerage currently has a $139.00 target price on the real estate investment trust’s stock, up from their previous target price of $117.00. Jefferies Financial Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 15.37% from the company’s current price. Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Scotiabank increased...

In real estate investment, one key factor stands above all others: location! Whether purchasing a home, investing in rental properties, or acquiring commercial space, a property's location significantly impacts its value, demand, and long-term appreciation. Accra is home to several high-value locations that offer excellent investment opportunities, including Roman Ridge, Airport Residential Area, Cantonments, Labone and Dzorwulu. Value Appreciation Properties in prime locations tend to appreciate at a higher rate over time. Factors such as infrastructure development, accessibility, and community growth contribute to the steady increase in property values. Accessibility...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As recession panic rises and stocks continue to take a nosedive, consumers are increasingly worried about their 401Ks and other investments.The S&P500 was last at this price just this past September so we have been here before and recently. But there is still major concern.We talked to a woman who set aside part of her salary for many years putting the money in what is called a deferred income account. Now she's getting ready to take her first distribution this month just as the market is tanking."The...

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, explore the growing role of self-managed super funds (SMSF) in property investment in Australia. The duo discuss the increasing popularity of SMSF, which they believe is driven by investors reaching borrowing limits outside superannuation and seeking new avenues for property investment. Jack explains how SMSF borrowing differs from traditional loans, focusing on super contributions and rental income instead of personal income, which creates a separate borrowing capacity...

"Today's proposal aims to ensure that Member States can provide support – where needed – to accompany the ambitions of the Clean Industrial Deal without causing undue distortions of competition in the Single Market," Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said in a press release. The document said that considerable investment will be needed for Europe's decarbonization effort "and for which funds will need to be mobilised, mainly from private sources, but, where necessary, incentivised or complemented by public funds." It aims to attract "risk-averse" pension funds to such investments...