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Get your free copy of Editor's DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Thames Water has pledged to raise new capital and has asked financial regulator Ofwat to agree a business plan that will make the company “investable”.The company, which provides water and sewerage services to around 16 million homes, has been fighting for the past year to prevent bankruptcy and temporary nationalisation.Reporting annual results on Tuesday, chief executive Chris Weston said the company continued to believe that “market-led solutions that enhance financial resilience are in the best interests of all stakeholders, but this is dependent…

Edelweiss Asset Management Limited (EAMC/EMF), one of India's fastest growing asset management firms, has launched Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund. The new open-ended equity scheme, which will be open from 9 July 2024 to 23 July 2024, has a business cycle based investment theme designed to effectively capture market opportunities. Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund employs factor investing This approach creates three baskets representing quality, growth, and value stocks: By diversifying across these baskets, the fund minimizes single-factor cyclicality. Within each basket, the fund will select stocks with the most momentum to form a diversified portfolio of 50-60 stocks. The fund will…

The sale of the last home took the total transaction value to over £15 million.The 24 model homes were acquired by Belbroughton-based Barbury from two large housebuilders, Avant Homes and Vistry Group, in 2019. They are spread across 11 housing development sites, stretching from Chesterfield in the north to Bristol in the south, and were acquired by Barbury from the housebuilders through a sale and leaseback scheme.Emily Meddings, property surveyor at Burbury, said: “The final three homes have now been sold to home occupants, taking the total transaction value to over £15 million and marking the successful completion of our…

How can CFOs incorporate employment conditions and trends into their financial planning while positioning themselves as an employer that attracts top talent? The trick is to balance employee needs with company realities. In today's labor market, where unemployment is rising but still remains a manageable 4.1%, employee retention is paramount. Many workers have choice in their employers, so it's critical that they feel their work provides a certain level of fulfillment and financial reward. However, with most companies facing reduced pricing power, immediately increasing employee compensation is often not feasible. Katie Kuhner Hebert interviewed Thomas Luttrell, CFO of MBO Partners,…

Business acquisition loans are specifically designed to fund the acquisition of an existing business or franchise. Small Business Loans They are available from banks, credit unions and online lenders.The best business acquisition loan is the most affordable option available to meet your needs.To better understand the unique needs of your business, we'll begin by completing a short survey.Once you find your perfect match, our team will be happy to guide you through the next steps of the process.What is a Business Acquisition Loan?Business acquisition loans are used to acquire a business, whether that be buying an existing business, becoming a…

If you manage Instagram and Facebook, you know that Meta's platforms work together. Launched in 2014, Meta Business Suite is a marketing hub that centrally manages your Instagram and Facebook business accounts. To simplify things, Business Suite is perfect for leveraging your social media accounts and streamlining your marketing efforts.This Meta Business Suite tutorial will give you a thorough understanding of the platform, including tips and tricks for getting the most out of your social activities. Formerly known as Facebook Business Suite, Meta Business Suite is a free social media and ad management tool that helps businesses leverage their Facebook…

By the end of World War II, Theo and Karl Albrecht took over the small grocery store of their mother to make it become one of the most successful discount supermarket chains in the world. ALDI operates according to the  motto “the best quality at the lowest price.” The company generated €24.2 billion in revenues in 2020. The ALDI origin story: the low-cost business model In 1913, Frau Anna opened a small grocery store in the suburb of Essen, Germany. By the end of World War II, Karl and Theo, Anna’s soon took over their mother’s business, and run it with the motto…

Scaling a new venture will take you through some exciting milestones: your first sale, your first paid employee, your first physical location. As your business grows, you may find yourself making plans to expand your inventory, launch a new product line, or even take on a new geographic market or customer segment. But growth comes with costs, and your business’s initial capital can get you far. But there are likely going to be cases where you’ll need some fresh financing. Planning may be the difference between successfully scaling to the next profitable level—or growing your way into an unexpected bankruptcy.…

“If they don't cut rates this month, they should send a strong signal that they will in September,” Lemmack wrote. The Fed next meets on July 30-31, and markets are currently pricing in just a 5% chance of a rate cut then. “The labor market remains healthy, but tightening policy has taken a toll,” economist Julia Coronado wrote. “Inflation is also slowing, so there's no need to keep nominal rates pinned at 5.5%.” This follows Wednesday's ISM service report: Unexpectedly contractedIt was at 48.8 (50 is the dividing line between whether a sector is expanding or not). Meanwhile, manufacturing, which…

As the summer holidays approach, businesses across Wales are looking at how they can support employees with childcare responsibilities. Childcare is expensive and, in some rural areas, almost non-existent, forcing parents and guardians to make tough choices, with some using up their annual leave or unpaid parental leave to care for family members during the holidays. While working from home may be beneficial for workers juggling family responsibilities, the summer holidays highlight how childcare support is a key issue for the UK economy, with businesses having to balance business growth and productivity with supporting employees with home challenges. The summer…