an asset which will produce a capital gain when sold. Assets which are not chargeable include family homes, cars, and some types of investments, such as government stocks.
NEWARK, N.J. & DALLAS -- This month, 7-Eleven, Inc. (NYSE: SE) begins offering one of the lowest, flat-per-minute rates for 41 variations of domestic and international long-distance prepaid calling cards, including two that are re-chargeable. IDT Telecom is the provider of these integrated, low-cost calling cards, which offer consumers the...
ACA International's Asset Buyers Division provides vital education and guidance The rise in popularity of asset buying in the credit and collection industry is still a relatively new phenomenon. In the mid-1990s, more creditors began viewing asset buying as another way to handle their past-due accounts. The ACA...
Asset allocation is the current rage of the mutual fund industry. In its simplest terms, asset allocation refers to the process of adjusting the relative proportion of different asset classes in an investment portfolio. Precisely because it is so popular, the merits of asset allocation tend to be accepted uncritically....
The article talks about the asset allocation, there is a division of asset allocation into three categories: policy or strategic asset allocation, tactical asset allocation and dynamic strategies for asset allocation, which are designed to change the distribution of return. The strategic asset allocation can be characterized as a long-term...
This paper provides a look at the evolution of digital asset management and what may lie beyond it. Digital asset management continues to evolve under the forces of two influences: greater integration of digital asset management into other applications and greater integration of digital asset management into the server and...
Brand Asset Management is considered by many as a classic work on how to strategically manage brands. It effectively communicates how to estimate the value of a brand, manage it as a strategic asset and leverage the asset to drive business strategy. This paper provides useful information based on an...
Accounting for Like-Kind Exchanges When one asset is exchanged for another asset of like kind, the accounting treatment differs from that if the asset were sold and another like-kind asset purchased. In a sale, the gain or loss that is realized would be recognized and the book value of...
Since its inception, the asset-based lending industry has been plagued by a pervasive image that asset-based loans are inherently bad. Asset-based loans are flexible, versatile, and competitively priced. Today, asset-based loans are a fundamental financing solution offered by many lenders, including the major money-center banks. The article discusses six myths...
This article defines asset allocation in more detail, explains why asset allocation decisions are so critical, and recommends an action plan for determining a prudent asset allocation structure. To support the discussion, it also presents a case study that illustrates asset allocation decision making. Asset allocation defines the percentage of...
Asset Allocation is the single most important determinant of portfolio performance. In well-diversified portfolios, studies have shown that asset allocation decisions explain over 90% of the difference in plan returns. Despite the importance of asset allocation, many investment plans do not have professional and regular monitoring of the overall asset...
NEW YORK -- Western Asset 2008 Worldwide Dollar Government Term Trust Inc. (NYSE: SBG), Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: ESD), Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. (NYSE: EFL), Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD), Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund II Inc....
This paper summarizes the arguments for our basic proposition. It then discusses some of the counter-arguments. Specifically, it counters those who argue that reacting to asset prices does not improve macroeconomic performance by claiming that they are attacking the 'straw man' under which central bankers react in the same way...
This asset allocation system is designed to help you see how different asset mixes may be appropriate for investors in different circumstances. Use the sliders to enter the required information, and the One Asset Allocation system will provide a target allocation. As an investor approaches retirement or becomes more bearish...
NEW YORK -- Western Asset 2008 Worldwide Dollar Government Term Trust Inc. (NYSE: SBG), Western Asset High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIF), Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO), Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (AMEX: SBI), Western Asset Managed High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: MHY), Western Asset...
There have been new developments surrounding asset pooling issues due to demand from leading multinationals and the creation of a suitable product offer from custodians. While only a few multinationals have implemented asset pooling solutions so far, a number of others have expressed interest in implementing these solutions. This paper...
This presentation describes the six "Whats" of asset management. These six levels of implementation can be used as a methodology for the implementation of an asset management plan in most organizations. An asset management plan provides a framework for collecting the data and information required to make decisions about the...
NEW YORK -- Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI); Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: GDF); Western Asset High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIF); Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX); Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO); Western Asset Managed...
The benefits of proper Asset Management have always been well known in the power industry. Lately, with the aging infrastructure and workforce, coupled with economic pressures enforced by re-regulation, Asset Management has risen in priority. This paper summarizes the findings of a survey on current use of IT, and future...
Staff is beefed up, but assets are down More than a year after the merger of the asset management divisions of Bankers Trust Co. and Deutsche Bank AG, a top Deutsche Asset Management executive says the firm is "kicking ass," but a...
Since its inception, the asset-based lending industry has been plagued by a pervasive image that asset-based loans are inherently bad. This view was born during a time when “prestigious” companies simply didn’t do securing a loan with collateral and asset-based loans were offered only by a handful of lesser-known lenders....
