2024 Timeless Insights
2024 2024Timeless Insights For many, the theme of “uncertainty” dominated the year 2023, serving as another year of exacerbating symptoms caused by the adverse reactions of medications. Amidst the influence of geopolitical tensions and sustained tightening of funds due to rising interest rates, the global financial market volatility intensified, casting a veil of uncertainty over […]
Spot Bitcoin ETF Q&A
Cryptocurrency Series Spot Bitcoin ETF Q&A Does a Spot Bitcoin ETF affect the price of Bitcoin? A Spot Bitcoin ETF will not directly affect the price of Bitcoin, but it can indirectly affect its price in several ways: Increased adoption: Spot Bitcoin ETFs may attract significant inflows from mainstream investors who wish to invest in […]
Pros and Cons of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Cryptocurrency Series Pros and Cons of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Pros: Below are the advantages that investors are believed to gain from spot Bitcoin ETFs. Convenience: A major benefit of spot Bitcoin ETFs is their accessibility to a broader range of investors. These ETFs substantially lower barriers to entry into the crypto market, eliminating the need […]
Spot vs. Derivative: Unraveling the Structures and Risks of Bitcoin ETFs
Cryptocurrency Series Spot vs. Derivative: Unraveling the Structures and Risks of Bitcoin ETFs Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Bitcoin ETFs based on derivative products differ in structure and the level of exposure to Bitcoin price fluctuations. A Spot Bitcoin ETF directly holds Bitcoin, while ETFs based on derivative products use financial instruments such as futures contracts […]
In-Depth Analysis of Spot Bitcoin ETF
Cryptocurrency Series In-Depth Analysis of Spot Bitcoin ETF What is a Spot Bitcoin ETF? A Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a notable investment tool that allows ordinary investors to easily participate in the price fluctuations of Bitcoin in their regular brokerage accounts. Unlike Bitcoin futures ETFs, a Spot Bitcoin ETF directly invests in Bitcoin […]
Bond Market Outlook
NEWS Bond Market Outlook Bond Market Under Pressure as Inflation Rises Above Expectations The US consumer and core consumer price indexes increased by 0.4% in February, and by 3.2% and 3.8% annually, while core services inflation excluding rents increased by 0.5% annually, and by 6.8% over the past three months, up from 6.7% […]
Apple’s Shift to AI: Embarking on a Journey of Strategic Decision-Making
NEWS Apple’s Shift to AI: Embarking on a Journey of Strategic Decision-Making Reflecting on the surge of technology stocks in the S&P 500 and the underperformance of Apple and Tesla, investment in AI emerges as the primary concern for tech giants. Apple Abandons Car Manufacturing Project Bloomberg reports Apple suspended its decade-long car manufacturing project, […]
2024_Inheritance_Journal
2024 Inheritance_Journal Foreword 2023 Economic Review Economic Performance in 2023 Exceeded Expectations Dynamics of Major Global Economies United States Eurozone United Kingdom China Rest of Asia 2024 Economic Outlook Further Decline in Inflation in 2024 Limited Economic Recession Risk Policy Interest Rates Tending Towards Stability, Japan Possibly Exiting Yield Curve Control Facing Multiple Uncertainties – […]
The Differences Between Insurance Trusts and Insurance Claims Trusts
News The Differences Between Insurance Trusts and Insurance Claims Trusts Firstly, an insurance trust refers to a trust set up by the policyholder during one’s lifetime, transferring ownership of his/her life insurance policy to the designated trustee for custody and management. This way, if the policyholder unfortunately passes away, the trustee can distribute the insurance […]
Benefits of Holding Policy Assets in Trust
NEWS Benefits of Holding Policy Assets in Trust There are two main ways to hold policies in an insurance trust. One is for the trust settlor to transfer ownership of the policy to the trust. The second is for the trust settlor to purchase a new policy through the trust. In addition to these […]