When you decide to sell a house, you might encounter a preemptive offer—a bid that arrives before you list publicly on the open market or reach your set offer due date. This scenario often unfolds in a robust market or when your property is highly sought after. It’s a tempting yet tricky situation: Do you … Read more
A recent report from UBS Group’s global wealth management arm has highlighted catastrophe bonds as a growing sustainable investment opportunity, emphasising their role in climate adaptation and financial protection against extreme weather events.While they do not directly prevent disasters, UBS sees them as a crucial tool for helping insurers manage climate risks and for providing … Read more
Allstate Identity Protection survey finds nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans are concerned scammers will steal their personal information to file a tax return and pocket the refund. Allstate Identity Protection guarantees members’ tax refunds are protected from fraud. NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 20, 2025 – As tax season begins, new findings from Allstate Identity Protection reveal … Read more
Financial advicers often market their comprehensive financial services as a way to differentiate themselves from other advisory firms and to stand out in the broader landscape of financial advice. These services may range from ‘standard’ offerings like retirement planning to less traditional areas like credit card consulting. In a firm’s early years, there tends to … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker that is Tesla’s biggest rival, has unveiled an advanced self-driving system that it plans to install on its entire model line-up including the Rmb70,000 ($9,600) Seagull budget hatchback. Dubbed … Read more