Understanding ETF liquidity: Key factors to consider
Fact: ETF liquidity refers to the ease with which an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can be bought or sold on the market without significantly affecting its price.
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The Rise of ETFs: Transforming Investment Strategies
Fact: Passive ETF strategies aim to replicate the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500, by holding the same securities in the same proportion as the index.
EU adopts rules on upgrading buildings
The European Commission adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directives, which require member states to reduce emissions and energy consumption in buildings across the EU. By 2030, all G-class buildings must be upgraded to an F rating.
I-STARS offers cash for sustainable tourism
The I-STARS project has selected 125 tourism businesses from Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Spain to receive grants of up to €5,600 each. The funds will be used to improve aspects of sustainable tourism such as food waste management, waste reduction, and energy efficiency. The project is co-financed by the European Union and coordinated by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve).
Experlu: Transforming the accountancy and audit industry in the UK & Ireland through cutting-edge online hiring solutions
Experlu has transformed the accountancy and audit industry in the UK and Ireland through technological advancements in the hiring process for financial professionals.
Intership Navigation invests in digital ship management
Intership Navigation will be investing in digital ship management solutions following a management buyout which led to a strategic partnership with MariApps Marine Solutions.
Home renovations for Europe, ’s low-income families get a boost
Fact: In the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, a construction project is underway to demolish and replace eight buildings with social housing from the 1950s with energy-efficient apartments, creating green spaces and improving existing ones to enhance the area and promote outdoor activity and social interaction.
The Island Private School: a holistic learning environment
The Island Private School in Cyprus offers a holistic learning environment for students of diverse cultural backgrounds. The school integrates best practices from the International Baccalaureate, Waldorf, and Montessori educational systems, focusing on academic excellence and developing 21st-century skills. The school’s mission is to inspire a passion for learning and prepare students as confident, responsible global citizens who value diversity. The school offers three educational tracks grounded in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, aiming for a sustainable and equitable future. The school has integrated ESG considerations into its curriculum through lessons on environmental sustainability, climate change, and conservation, as well as through various environmental initiatives and partnerships. The school engages with the local community, fosters inclusivity and diversity, and promotes social responsibility through various activities and events. The school plans to evolve its ESG initiatives by introducing composting bins, celebrating various faiths and cultures, and focusing on sustainability in its future campus. The school measures and reports on its progress towards ESG-related goals through key performance indicators, data collection, and stakeholder surveys. The school faces challenges in implementing eco-friendly practices due to financial constraints but is seeking funding opportunities through grants and partnerships. The school encourages student-led initiatives related to ESG and plans to use technology to further ESG education and initiatives. The school’s approach to ESG differentiates it from other educational institutions by integrating ESG into its organizational culture, decision-making processes, curriculum, and daily operations. The school envisions its role in the broader ESG landscape within the education sector in the next five to ten years by becoming an international education hub, supporting diverse educational tracks, expanding as a multicultural community, promoting ethical governance, strengthening environmental partnerships, contributing to rural development, developing a green campus, and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
Cyprus considers raising retirement age, ending multiple pensions for officials
Cyprus is debating pension reform, with a focus on modernizing the system and addressing sustainability concerns. Multiple pensions for government officials have emerged as a key point of contention, representing less than 10% of the strain on the system. The Ministry of Finance proposes raising the retirement age for government officials and parliamentarians to 65, aligning them with the general population. The International Labour Organisation is studying the Cypriot pension system and has highlighted the need for a balanced and sustainable system. Mercer analyzed 47 global pension systems, with European models performing the best. British Prime Minister Liz Truss sparked opposition for claiming a large annual pension after serving for only 44 days. Former UK Prime Ministers can claim the Public Duty Cost Allowance, but holders of the three great offices of state no longer receive a pension of half their last salary upon leaving office.
LARRY KUDLOW: Biden’s manic tax-hike policies would decimate the economy
Fact: Former 2024 GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes President Biden’s energy and tax policies on ‘Kudlow.’