Some thoughts and questions on what’s been happening in the markets of late: The market still has veto power. Seeing bond yields scream higher Tuesday night was the first time I got nervous about the possibility of a financial crisis: The bond market is probably what spooked the White House into the 90-day pause on … Read more
French reinsurer SCOR has cited the benefits of early issuance as being a key factor behind the successful placement of its latest catastrophe bond, saying this helped them access currently favourable market conditions with the recent $240 million Atlas Capital DAC (Series 2025-1).SCOR returned to the catastrophe bond market in March with its latest Atlas … Read more
For more than 25 years, Cynthia Hernandez has dedicated her life to providing health care and support to others. Hernandez is currently the department administrator for Allergy and Dermatology at Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, California. But it wasn’t until a close friend’s sister — who was only 30 years old — passed away … Read more
Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not always straightforward. If your mortgage rate is low compared to risk-free investment returns, keeping the mortgage and investing excess cash elsewhere often makes more financial sense. What Is Considered … Read more
Since January 20, the news from America has been of an extravagant fervor, each morning presenting the avalanche of the previous day’s follies. The staggering spectacle offered day after day by the White House may be thrusting us a little more each day into a dystopia no one could have imagined arriving so quickly, but … Read more