Investments and Business

06 Jan

Why Panama remains a solid option for real estate investment in 2026

Panama continues to enhance its standing as a prime hub for international real estate investment, supported by its economic resilience, strategic geographic location, advanced infrastructure, and policies designed to attract investors. Recent insights featured on Oceana Santa María highlight how these strengths are driving increasing global attention toward Panama’s property sector and creating compelling prospects for both purchasers and long-term investors.Situated at the crossroads of North and South America, Panama functions as a major international hub with efficient air and maritime connections to key global markets. The country’s use of the U.S. dollar as legal tender further reinforces economic stability,…

Zimbabwe: CSR cases advancing sustainable agriculture and youth employment in communities

02 Jan

Sustainable Agriculture & Youth Employment: Zimbabwe’s CSR Model

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

Overview: Why CSR plays a pivotal role in agriculture and youth employment in ZimbabweZimbabwe’s economy remains deeply connected to agriculture, a sector that underpins rural livelihoods, feeds domestic markets and drives agro‑processing. Most staple crops are grown by smallholder farmers, while commercial producers generate significant export revenue. At the same time, youth unemployment and underemployment persist as serious concerns: although figures differ by source and definition, high levels of joblessness and unstable informal work continue to affect many individuals aged 15–35. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that deliberately combine sustainable farming methods with youth employment can open pathways to strengthen…

Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to shut itself after funding cuts

02 Jan

Funding Cuts Lead to CPB Closure

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

The choice to disband the Corporation for Public Broadcasting brings to an end a nearly sixty‑year era that helped define American public media, marking the conclusion of a congressional initiative originally created to bolster education, cultural enrichment and civic engagement, now closing amid political rifts and uncertainty over the direction of public broadcasting in the United States.The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, widely recognized as CPB, has approved its own formal dissolution, bringing to an end an institution that for decades acted as a cornerstone of the U.S. public media landscape. Created in 1967, CPB operated as a channel through which…

Canada: How foreign buyers navigate investment screening and strategic sectors

02 Jan

Investing in Canada: Foreign Buyer Screening & Key Industries

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is essential to Canada’s economy, but Ottawa balances openness with protective screening. Investors must understand a two-track reality: Canada broadly welcomes capital, jobs and technology, while exercising targeted scrutiny where national interest, security or strategic sovereignty are at stake. This article explains the legal framework, strategic sectors that attract attention, practical navigation steps, timelines and illustrative cases to help foreign buyers plan transactions that involve Canadian assets.The legal and institutional structureInvestment Canada Act (ICA): The ICA governs federal screening of foreign acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses. It includes a traditional "net benefit" review for certain…

US stocks are set for a third-straight year of stellar gains

27 Dec

US Stocks Poised for 3rd Consecutive Year of Stellar Gains

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

The close of the year finds global markets at a rare crossroads, with U.S. stocks delivering exceptional returns while volatility, political uncertainty and shifting economic forces continue to test investor confidence. What has unfolded over the past twelve months is a complex story of resilience, risk and recalibration across asset classes.U.S. markets approach a historic milestone after years of exceptional gainsThe U.S. stock market is on the verge of achieving a feat that has occurred only a handful of times in modern financial history: three consecutive years of double-digit annual gains. As the year draws to a close, major benchmarks…

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26 Dec

BBVA México para 2025: utilidades espectaculares, crédito en ascenso y morosidad controlada

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

En un 2025 caracterizado por la estabilización del ciclo de tasas y un crecimiento económico más focalizado por industrias, la banca mexicana volvió a sostenerse en su actividad esencial: otorgar financiamiento, atraer recursos y cobrar por operaciones. En ese contexto, BBVA México -uno de los bancos más importantes y reconocidos del país- concluyó enero-septiembre de 2025 con un desempeño que integra rentabilidad elevada, mayor colocación de crédito y solidez en la calidad de su cartera, de acuerdo con sus informes trimestrales.Las cifras que definen el año (hasta septiembre)El banco reportó que, en los primeros nueve meses de 2025, su utilidad…

New York City, in the United States: What drives valuation gaps between private and public markets

26 Dec

Public vs. Private: Analyzing NYC Real Estate Valuation Discrepancies

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

New York City is a concentration point for capital—venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and public market investors all operate at scale. Yet the same company, real estate asset, or industry cohort can carry materially different valuations depending on whether it is traded in private or public markets. Understanding why those gaps exist is essential for investors, advisers, and policy makers operating from Manhattan to Brooklyn.What exactly is meant when referring to a valuation gap?A valuation gap is the persistent difference in price levels or implied multiples between similar assets in private transactions and those available on public…

24 Dec

ISEEN Launches Elite Global MBA for India’s Finance Pros

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

The new 60-ECTS MBA built on European standards offers practical, executive-oriented preparation for Indian professionals pursuing global visibility, greater digital strength, and more assured decision-making in real business settings.The European Institute of BusinessEconomics (ISEEN), a European business school recognized for its online executive, entrepreneurial and professional training, has unveiled its Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) in English, offered entirely online and crafted to support finance and business professionals employed in mid-sized and large companies across India.As India’s corporate landscape intensifies its digital transformation and faces increasingly intricate market challenges, ISEEN’s new MBA emerges as a strategic development route for…

20 Dec

ISEEN Global MBA for Indian Companies & Finance Leaders

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

The new 60-ECTS European-standard MBA offers hands-on, executive-oriented preparation for Indian professionals aiming for global reach, enhanced digital capabilities, and more confident decision-making in real business settings.The European Institute of Economics and Business (ISEEN), a European business school dedicated to online education for executives, entrepreneurs, and seasoned professionals, has unveiled its Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) in English, offered fully online and crafted to address the demands of finance and business professionals employed in mid-sized and large companies across India.With India’s corporate sector accelerating digitalization and navigating complex market dynamics, ISEEN’s new MBA is positioned as a strategic learning…

We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are

05 Dec

‘Windchill Economy’ Explained: Why Things Feel Colder Than They Are

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

Although wages have consistently risen, numerous Americans still experience financial strain, fostering a feeling that their income doesn't go as far as it once did. This disparity between perception and reality has ignited discussions among economists and policymakers regarding the actual condition of household finances in the United States.Surveys consistently show that consumers believe the cost of living is outpacing their income, even as data indicates that most workers are earning raises that exceed inflation. The phenomenon, often referred to as the “windchill economy,” illustrates how financial pressures can feel more severe than they actually are. Although paychecks have been…