As 2026 begins, a few simple New Year resolutions can make a big difference for borrowers who want to raise their credit score. Small, consistent habits — like paying on time, using credit wisely, and checking reports regularly — can lead to better loan approvals, lower interest rates and more financial freedom over time. Why … Read more
Ted Weschler, 64, is widely recognized as a value-oriented investor who took on the role of investment manager at Berkshire Hathaway in 2012. His appointment added depth to the company’s investment bench and highlighted the continued emphasis on value-driven, long-term investing at one of the world’s most closely watched investment organizations. Who is Ted Weschler? … Read more
Why regulatory change isn’t the same as better outcomes for policyholders Over the past year India has rewritten several key rules that govern insurance. The changes aim to improve transparency, speed up settlements and strengthen consumer protections. But for most buyers the real test happens at the point of truth: when a claim is filed. … Read more
The world’s sovereign wealth funds reached a new high last year, with assets under management totaling $15 trillion. That milestone came during a period when many of these state-owned investors increased their bets on technology and benefited from generally buoyant markets. Why the jump to $15 trillion matters Reaching $15 trillion highlights how influential sovereign … Read more
Why sustainability alignment matters for investors Investments that are closely aligned with sustainability goals tend to attract steady interest from both public and private sources. Policymakers, institutional investors, and corporations increasingly prioritize decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and social outcomes. That alignment can translate into more predictable policy support, longer investment horizons, and broader access to capital … Read more
Reserves Make a Modest Gain as Foreign Currency Assets Rise Foreign currency assets, a key part of the country’s foreign exchange reserves, rose by $184 million in the week ending December 26 to stand at $559.612 billion, data released by the central bank showed. The increase is small in percentage terms — roughly a 0.03% … Read more
What are multi-asset funds? Multi-asset funds pool investor money to buy a mix of asset classes in a single vehicle. Rather than focusing only on stocks or bonds, these funds combine equities, fixed income, cash, and often alternative investments such as real estate, commodities or hedge-fund-style strategies. They may also use index-tracking funds and financial … Read more
India’s IT workforce model is changing For decades, India’s large IT services firms have relied on a workforce made up overwhelmingly of full-time employees. That model gave firms control over training, billability and client relationships. Now, some firms are exploring a shift toward engaging gig workers and contractors — a move prompted in part by … Read more
Federal Court Clears Path for States to Challenge HPE’s $14 Billion Juniper Deal A federal judge this week set ground rules that allow a coalition of a dozen states to press a legal challenge to the Justice Department’s approval of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. The move brings fresh scrutiny to … Read more
China now produces more than 80% of the world’s solar panels and cells, a concentration that is reshaping the global renewable energy market. This dominance lowers costs and speeds deployment, but it also creates strategic and supply-chain challenges for governments, utilities, developers and investors. How China built its lead China’s rise in solar manufacturing was … Read more