Patents, fusion chambers, particle detectors, and now – alternative real assets. Hailing from the analytical world of physics and engineering, Jill Brosig launched the ESG program at Harrison Street with a fresh perspective focused on measurement and accountability. With $44 billion in assets at stake, Brendan Doherty sits down with Jill to explore the unexpected intersections within ESG and key …
Not all student loan borrowers need to drop everything and refinance right now. Here’s who should rush to refinance and those who have reason to wait. Even with federal student loans in forbearance and talk shifting to prospects for forgiveness, student loan interest rates still matter — and nothing underlines that point better than the likelihood they’ll soon increase. Private …
RePowerEU, the European Commission’s plan to increase energy security and lower dependency on Russian gas imports, needs to focus on pairing renewable energy with energy storage. The argument has been put forward by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) after the European Commission (EC) revealed the RePowerEU strategy earlier this month. The invasion of Ukraine begun by Russia …
The value-added industrial output of China increased by 7.5 per cent in January and February this year, compared to the previous year, according to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The high-tech manufacturing sector posted a high growth rate of 14.4 per cent year on year in the first two months of 2022. The industrial output …
U.S. oilfield services company Baker Hughes has paused new investments in Russia, it said in a statement Saturday, a day after its two biggest competitors said they were doing so in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Baker Hughes, which generates up to 5% of total sales from Russia, said its board greenlit the decision earlier in the week, but it will continue with current …
Expanding access to credit is a worthy goal. Too many people can’t get a mortgage or an emergency loan at a reasonable rate because they can’t show a solid credit history. They might pay more for insurance or make large security deposits to get utilities or rent an apartment. Recently, the three major credit bureaus announced plans to incorporate “buy …
An uptick in solar energy production has bolstered the Office of Sustainability’s progress towards green energy goals Due to observed rising levels of global warming, spirited debate around climate change has dominated conversation at local, state and national levels for well over a decade. The University has responded to the increased threat of global warming by incorporating new technology aimed towards energy sustainability. Among the …
The Hammond Development Corp. has helped foster coffee shops, restaurants and a kombucha maker. Now the agency, which seeks to promote economic development and job creation by developing small businesses, has upgraded its commercial kitchen space. A ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated space at 5233 Hohman Ave. is slated to take place at 10 a.m. March 29. “We are excited …
Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment vehicles on the market thanks to their diversification, which means your money is spread out among hundreds or thousands of companies. This protects your investments from any downturns in the market, which helps you build wealth. Instead of investing in individual stocks, mutual funds allow you to easily invest in the entire stock market — …
As main street businesses are continuing to make a comeback post-pandemic, they’re facing down the triple threat of supply chain headwinds, labor constraints and historic inflation. For some, borrowing to invest, grow, or simply stay afloat, is top of mind. Data from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Voices “Small Businesses on the Brink” survey finds that 86% of owners find …
