Banks to get six more mths to cover NPAs Nov 21, 2009
Recently, brokerage house Motilal Oswal had pointed out in a note that profitability of the banking sector is expected to improve with pick-up in loan growth, margin expansion (driven by re-pricing of deposits, CD ratio expansion, stable investment yield and improved yield on loans), and lower-than-expected NPA cost. According to the RBI official, another demand by the banks to allow previously written-off assets to be taken into account while calculating the coverage ratio will not be granted. (India Times)
Chorizo: Spanish for Great Taste Nov 1, 2009
Rarely does so little investment yield so much; two links cost less than one fat salami or ordinary dry-cured sausage. Check out But I really had new appreciation for chorizo while talking with a friend at our neighborhood Greenmarket yesterday when she mentioned she had wasted great Swiss chard in a soup with chickpeas, onions, tomato paste and chorizo. (Epicurious.com)
Travelers Companies: Making the Best of Bad Times Oct 23, 2009
"With the bond market rally, investment yield likely will remain low for a while," he wrote. What's more, premiums might not rebound quickly, and all insurers could continue to suffer from a struggling. (BusinessWeek)
Budget incentives for property sector Oct 21, 2009
Hotel owners should be given additional incentives to bring the investment yield return earlier ... This show of investor confidence bodes well for the real estate sector which has attracted much foreign investment and known to offer a reasonable investment yield ... Here, the attraction for foreign investors would not be tax incentives but rather, high quality development with full facilities and in a prime location the formula to high investment yield. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Money market funds are yielding almost nothing Aug 12, 2009
Top-yielding taxable retail money funds. W&R Advisors Cash Mgmt MMF/Cl A. (USA Today -- Money)
School Notes, 8-11-09 Aug 11, 2009
Parents find the investment yield returns; high test scores and academic success lead to many college scholarship opportunities. Call Racine Lutheran High School at (262) 637-6538 for a registration packet and a personal tour. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Tidelands Bancshares Announces Second Quarter Results Jul 28, 2009
This decrease in our net interest margin is also reflective of the investment yield on our mortgage-backed securities decreasing from 5. 89% at December 31, 2008 to 5. (Primezone Releases)
Union Bankshares Corporation Reports Earnings Jul 25, 2009
The earnings spread between the advance and the corresponding short-term investment yield was negative and consequently has had an unfavorable impact on the Company's net interest margin. The expected repayment of this advance during the third quarter is expected to favorably impact the net interest margin. (PR Newswire)
Chinese Banks' Debt Financing Costs to Rise After Bond Spree, Merrill Says Jun 4, 2009
Future sub-debt issuance is likely to rely more on other investors such as insurers and fund managers, who are more demanding on investment yield, and will thus be more costly, the report said. Debt Sales. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Triad Guaranty Inc. Reports First Quarter Results May 16, 2009
The DPO will accrue a carrying charge based on the investment yield earned by our investment portfolio. Payments of the carrying charge and the DPO will be subject to our future financial performance and will require the approval of the Illinois Director. (PR Newswire)
ING Canada Reports First Quarter Results May 13, 2009
While the results of the Pstry are not significantly correlated with the fluctuations in economic cycles, lower investment yield and lower capital levels could also contribute to increased premiums during the year. ING Canada is well-positioned to continue to outperform the property and casualty industry in the current environment due to its significant scale, pricing and underwriting discipline, prudent investment management and its strong financial position. (Canada Newswire)
Affirmative Insurance Holdings Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results May 12, 2009
The average investment yield in 2009 was 2. 98% (4. (Primezone Releases)
Employers Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings, Extends Stock Repurchase Program and Announces Dividend Feb 26, 2009
The business of EHI could be affected by, among other things, competition, pricing and policy term trends, the levels of new and renewal business achieved, market acceptance, changes in demand, the frequency and severity of catastrophic events, actual loss experience, uncertainties in the loss reserving and claims settlement process, new theories of liability, judicial, legislative, regulatory and other governmental developments, litigation tactics and developments, investigation developments,... (PR Newswire)
