Dec
24
2020
General Motors will increase electric vehicle (EV) supply through to 2025. With the rising emission regulations wave, EV mass production is now a global trend. General Motors (GM: NYSE) is accelerating its rollout of all-electric vehicles. The Company is attempting...
Dec
22
2020
Microsoft rolled out its new 365 Teams feature to track productivity in October 2020. In November Microsoft's productivity tracking feature was criticised heavily and eventually scaled back in December. There is a legitimate and not to be underestimated concern about...
Dec
21
2020
The German auditing industry could face tighter regulations according to a new draft bill. The harsher regulations come after Wirecard’s accounting fraud. Europe’s financial regulator (ESMA - European Securities and Markets Authority) exposed the “deficiencies in the supervision and...
Dec
17
2020
Vaccine or no vaccine Covid is here to stay and its future variants are as inevitable as the rising sun - these variants will require 'upgrades' or changes to the current set of vaccines, just as flu vaccines are...
Dec
15
2020
The asset management industry is changing. In 2020 the maturing millennial investor generation created a shift in investment products, funds and tactics. The asset management business' foundation is that the future is somewhat known or at least one can...
Dec
14
2020
Investor’s growing interest in ESG is driving funds into sustainable investments. Companies must develop sustainable policies now or risk falling behind. Key Points: S&P Global forecasts that assets in sustainable investment products in Europe will reach €7.6trn over the next...
Dec
10
2020
Iron is on course to average $100/ton in 2020, the first time since 2013. China’s demand for iron ore, used in construction, is driving prices. Key Points: Iron ore is the best-performing major commodity of 2020, up almost up 38%....
Dec
07
2020
SmartFish H2020, a recent Norwegian initiative, reduces the fishing industry's impact on marine life. SmartFish creates smart nets and scanners. Smart tech is saving fish one environmentally friendly net at a time SmartFish H2020 is an EU funded project...
Dec
03
2020
Sun Cable plans to build the world’s largest solar project by 2027. Its undersea electricity cable will connect the remote solar farm to consumers. Key Points: The Australia -ASEAN Power Link built by Sun Cable (a Singaporean renewable energy company)...
Dec
02
2020
The Chinese economy grew 4.9% during the third quarter. China’s V-shaped recovery is a sign of a rebound in industrial production and base metals. The expansion is lower than market expectations of a 5.2% growth. China's recovery shows a...