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Fitch: Derivative Use Widespread Among U.S. Issuers but Exposures are Concentrated

added: 27-07-2009

The use of derivatives among U.S. companies is widespread, although an overwhelming majority of the exposure is concentrated among financial institutions, according to a Fitch Ratings review of first-quarter financial statements. The first-quarter 2009 (1Q'09) financial reports marked the first time that comprehensive derivatives disclosure was mandated for all U.S. companies.

Families and Work Institute Releases Findings on Impact of Recession on Employers

added: 26-07-2009

How is the economic downturn affecting the American workplace? A new study released by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) finds that in the face of recession, and at a time of cost cutting, the overwhelming majority of employers (94%) are maintaining or increasing their workplace flexibility programs. In fact a quarter of the employers (26%) specifically used flexible workplace options - from reduced work weeks to telecommuting - to minimize the need for layoffs.

Majority of Public Maintains Support for Addressing Health Care Reform Now

added: 26-07-2009

While Congress works through specific health reform proposals, the July Kaiser Health Tracking Poll finds a majority of the public remains supportive of taking action on health reform now, though there is some softening of support as criticisms and doubts seem to be registering.

Pension Plan Freezes Continue at Steady Pace Among Fortune 1000 Companies

added: 26-07-2009

The number of Fortune 1000 firms that have a frozen pension plan increased again this year as companies continue to look for ways to control their retirement benefit expenses, according to an annual analysis by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. Meanwhile, a separate study by Watson Wyatt found that freezing a pension plan does not lead to a boost in a company's stock price.

Panda Security Survey: Forty-Four Percent of US SMBs Admit to Falling Victim to Cybercrime

added: 25-07-2009

Panda Security, the Cloud Security Company, announced its worldwide barometer on the status of security at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to the study, which surveyed 5,760 companies worldwide, 44 percent of the more than 1,400 US respondents have recently been infected by Internet threats. Worldwide, 58 percent were affected, with Brazil showing the highest infection rate at 86 percent. Only 8 percent of SMBs in Germany reported infections.

Second Wave of Worldwide Study Shows a Worsening Situation for IT Spending in 2009

added: 25-07-2009

In the latest wave of the RONIN "Pulse Report," based on 1,908 companies worldwide, the expectation in IT Departments is to decrease 2009 IT spending by 8.1% less than 2008 levels.

Asia's Growing Pension Funds Can Lead the Way on Responsible Investing

added: 25-07-2009

Asia's pension funds are set to expand rapidly and can become global leaders in the use of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) guidelines, says a new study commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Global Mobile Broadband Connections to Pass 150 Million

added: 25-07-2009

Global HSPA connections will pass the 150 million mark by the end of the summer, the GSM Association announced. With more than 300 networks across 127 countries and approaching 1500 HSPA enabled devices readily available, HSPA has firmly established itself as the world's dominant mobile broadband technology and the fastest adopted mobile technology of all time.

72% of Europeans Have High Expectations of the EU's Role to Ease Unemployment

added: 24-07-2009

A new survey shows that 61% of Europeans think further impacts of the economic crisis on jobs are to be expected. A third of those in work are 'very concerned' that they may lose their jobs in the crisis, however 72% feel the EU has a positive impact in creating new job opportunities and fighting unemployment, and a third are aware of the European Social Fund – the EU's main tool for investing in workers and keeping them in work.

Ernst & Young LLP Finds Signs of New IPO Activity, Despite Fewer Deals in the Pipeline

added: 24-07-2009

The IPO pipeline stood at 28 registrants as of June 30, 2009, down 36 percent from the 44 registrants as of Q1 (March 31, 2009), according to the quarterly Ernst & Young LLP US IPO Pipeline study. This reflects both renewed IPO activity and the aging of older registrants.

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