New Zealand’s proposed capital gains tax could nudge taxpayers to invest in art instead of property

Mar 09, 2019 06:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Investing

New Zealands Tax Working Group (TWG) released its final report last month, with the most significant recommendation to introduce a capital gains tax. The key motivation for the Labour-led government in establishing the...

Here's a long-term budget fix that would boost investment: replace company tax with cashflow tax

Dec 19, 2018 15:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing

Rather than waiting for the world to reach an agreement to act against multinational corporations that shift profits to tax havens, Australia should consider adopting our proposal for a cashflow tax, which would increase...

How winning $1 billion in Mega Millions could lead to bankruptcy

Oct 20, 2018 03:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Investing

The U.S. Mega Millions lottery is holding a drawing on Oct. 19 for a jackpot thats swelled to US$1 billion after the 24 drawings held since the end of July failed to yield a winner. This princely sum is drawing such...

For the sake of our retirement savings, it's time to reform the investment management boys' club

Oct 16, 2018 15:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing

Australians have A$2.6 trillion in superannuation assets. We conducted a study of Australian women who influence or make decisions about how these assets are invested. Research shows gender-diverse investment teams lead to...

Payday loans are part of a deeper problem that investors must help fix

Sep 25, 2018 18:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing

The collapse of payday loans company Wonga was met with numerous calls for better responsible lending, including by MP Stella Creasy and the charity StepChange. They focus on the need for responsible lenders that ensure...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Major Clearing Houses of derivatives trades ready with proof of concept to deploy Blockchain to improvise trade solutions

Jun 19, 2018 12:56 pm UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Investing Commentary

Now, the dealing into the securities in a more efficient manner when used to cover margin calls, including after business hours, with the help of deployment of Blockchain or DLT (distributed ledger technology) system, as...

Digital Currency Revolution

Fundstrat Strategist Says Bitcoin’s Price Will Soar to $25,000

May 24, 2018 15:32 pm UTC| Digital Currency Investing

Bitcoin (BTC) is recently struggling to reach the $8,000 foothold it had weeks ago. As of this writing, its currently valued at over $7,000. Despite the fall, co-founder and Fundstrat tactician Tom Lee says price surge on...