With that in mind, motivated by the concept of transparency and in order to avoid conflicts of interest, the Ethics in Government Act demands many federal elected officials to submit an annual financial disclosure statement that specifies their assets, investments and business interests. Senators belong to a cohort of people subject to this paperwork. Their statements…
Key Takeaways This week will be a bumper week with scores of companies set to report results, including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Meta in arguably the busiest week of an already busy earnings season. Moves in big stocks would ripple across the major indexes, and markets could remain jumpy after recent reports from Tesla and…
While Wall Street will be parsing the earnings of online review sites Yelp Inc (YELP) and TripAdvisor, Inc (TRIP) for clues on how heightened geopolitical risks and persistent recession fears are siphoning off customer cash flow, the broader travel and hospitality sector will be paying close attention to see whether the industry is finally shedding…
What Is a Guardian IRA? What is a guardian IRA? It’s an IRA that’s established and controlled by an adult for a minor. Guardian IRAs may also be established for adults who cannot manage their own financial affairs due to physical or mental disability. Designated as guardian IRAs (also known as custodial IRAs), the account…
What Is Form 1041: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts? Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form 1041 is an income tax return filed by the fiduciary of a decedent’s estate, trust or bankruptcy estate. Based on Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Form 1041 is filed to report any taxable income made…
In a recent Reserve Bank report, Digital Payments Roadmap: Towards Inclusive, Accessible, Effective & Sustainable Digital Payments in SA, the institution laid out its plans to increase the incidence and security of cashless payments in SA.The Reserve Bank acknowledges that cash is still widely used in SA — particularly across the lower and middle-market segments…
Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil clash between Flamengo and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Flamengo and Palmeiras return to action in the Copa do Brasil when they square off in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash on Wednesday. While Tite’s men are currently firing on all cylinders, the Verdao…
As China increases its belligerence around Taiwan and continues to threaten Japan to reinforce its claims of some of the islands, the U.S. Military has started increasing its presence in the region. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) recently moved F-22 Raptors, the formidable fifth-generation fighters, to the Kadena airbase in Japan, not too far from…
In January 2024, the British Embassy Bangkok, in partnership with Thailand Chevening Alumni Association, hosted the Chevening 40th Anniversary Celebration at the British Club Bangkok, presenting awards to honour 40 Thai Cheveners for their significant impact and contributions to Thai society and to broaden UK-Thailand relations. The event welcomed Cheveners from various sectors, ranging from international…