August 2018

18Aug

The Economics of Artificial Intelligence: An Agenda

By Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have advanced rapidly over the last several years. As the technology continues to improve, it may have a substantial impact on the economy with respect to productivity, growth, inequality, market power, innovation, and employment. In 2016, the White House put out several reports emphasizing this potential impact. Despite its importance, there is little economics research on the topic. The research that exists is derived from past technologies (such...

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18Aug

The Relationship Between Financial Planner Use and Holding a Retirement Saving Goal: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis

By Kyoung Tae Kim (University of Alabama), Tae-Young Pak (University of Alabama), Su Hyun Shin (University of Alabama) & Sherman D. Hanna (Ohio State University (OSU)) It has been well established in the literature that financial advice leads to informed decision making and improved financial outcomes. However, there is limited evidence regarding the link between financial planner use and attitudes towards retirement saving. As financial planners provide comprehensive advice for the long-term benefits of clients, their clients may become more...

August 18, 2018
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18Aug

Defining and Measuring Green Investments

Georg Inderst (Inderst Advisory), Christopher Kaminker (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)) & Fiona Stewart (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)) This definitional, stocktaking paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the concepts and definitions related to "green" investments that are currently used in the market place. The purpose of this research is not to take a position on a specific definition but rather to explore what is being generally used, whether there are commonalties and inconsistencies,...

August 18, 2018
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18Aug

Corruption and Fraud in Financial Markets: Malpractice, Misconduct and Manipulation

By Professor Carol Alexander Identify and stop potential issues before they become finable offences Corruption and Fraud in Financial Markets offers financial industry professionals with a comprehensive study on malpractice, misconduct and manipulation. Chapters cover detection, prevention and regulation of corruption and fraud within different financial markets. Written by experts at the forefront of finance and risk management, this book details the many practices that bring potentially devastating consequences, including insider trading, price manipulation, bribery, false disclosure, volume manipulation, spoofing, options...

August 18, 2018
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18Aug

Financial Fraud among Older Americans: Evidence and Implications

By Marguerite DeLiema, Martha Deevy, Annamaria Lusardi, Olivia S. Mitchell The consequences of poor financial capability at older ages are serious and include making mistakes with credit, spending retirement assets too quickly, and being defrauded by financial predators. Because older persons are at or past the peak of their wealth accumulation, they are often the targets of fraud. Our project analyzes a module we developed and fielded in the 2016 Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Using this dataset, we evaluate...

August 18, 2018
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17Aug

México. Be Grand levantó 4,000 millones de pesos con un CKD

El grupo inmobiliario Be Grand levantó 4,000 millones de pesos con la emisión de un Certificado de Capital de Desarrollo (CKD) en la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV). Del total de recursos captados, realizó una primera emisión por 800 millones de pesos para continuar con el desarrollo de proyectos de vivienda del sector residencial. El CKD fue tomado por inversionistas institucionales, entre ellos, las afores XXI Banorte y Citibanamex, y por el fondo del gobierno de Singapur, Temasek y Seguros MetLife,...

August 17, 2018
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17Aug

Perú. Poder Judicial busca acercar servicios de justicia a adultos mayores

El presidente del Poder Judicial, Víctor Prado Saldarriaga, ratificó hoy el compromiso de esta institución de acercar los servicios de justicia a los adultos mayores del país. “Estamos avanzando y reconociendo la necesidad de hacer un espacio especial para atender las demandas y urgencias de este sector de peruanos al que el Perú le debe tanto y le ha pagado con ingratitud”, sostuvo Prado al inaugurar el Congreso Nacional de Acceso a Justicia para Adultos Mayores. Este congreso, permitirá compartir buenas...

August 17, 2018
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17Aug

Bolivia. Rentabilidad de las AFP cae un 75%; expertos culpan a incertidumbre por traspaso

La rentabilidad de los recursos que manejan las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) cayó un 75%,según los datos oficiales de la Autoridad de Seguros y Pensiones (APS). A junio de 2018, tanto BBVA y Futuro reportaron una tasa entre el 2,5 y el 2%. La cifra es inferior a la del mismo periodo de 2008, cuando estos indicadores estaban en 8%. Para los expertos consultados, la fuerte caída se debe a la incertidumbre con la que han venido trabajando las administradoras desde...

August 17, 2018
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17Aug

Uruguay. World’s ‘poorest’ ex-president Mujica turns down pension

Former Uruguayan leader José Mujica, who was dubbed "the world's poorest president" for his modest lifestyle, says he does not want any pension from his time as a senator. Mr Mujica resigned on Tuesday from the post of senator, which he had held since 2015, when his five-year-term as president had ended. He said he would not serve out his term until 2020 because as he was "tired after a long journey". The former left-wing rebel is 83 Read more bbc

August 17, 2018
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17Aug

Australia’s AMP back in inquiry hot seat as pension transfers challenged

The disclosures are the latest blow to the once-venerable firm which could face criminal charges over misconduct earlier uncovered by the inquiry. AMP has lost almost 30 percent of its market value since the inquiry began in February. Richard Allert, chairman of AMP Super, which by law must manage retirement savings in the best interests of customers, said under questioning that he was surprised to see internal company documents tabled at the inquiry saying the transfers were not legally documented. Michael...

August 17, 2018
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