Sentences with phrase «financial environment changes»

Carry trades are popular when there is ample risk appetite, but if the financial environment changes abruptly and speculators are forced to unwind their carry trades, this can have negative consequences for the global economy.

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The macro environment could potentially change in a way that financial modeling failed to predict.

«This fund provides financial institutions with the optimal response to cope with the fast - changing environment,» Daniel Tsiddon, founder and general partner of Viola FinTech, said in a statement Wednesday.

These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Everything changed in 2014, when a combination of Western sanctions and falling oil prices created a toxic environment not seen since the 1998 financial crisis.

Since the financial crisis, the environment has changed in two important ways.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

«The geopolitical environment has changed considerably since we first announced the proposed transaction with Ant Financial nearly a year ago,» the chief executive of MoneyGram, Alex Holmes, said.

This will represent an important change from the environment that was in place beginning with the 2008 financial crisis and shortly thereafter.

The spotlight that private equity firms and hedge funds find themselves under in the current regulatory environment, as well as the changes in fair value rules for financial reporting, increase the scrutiny of alternative asset managers by investors, fund administrators, and auditors.

In this role, Mr. Pesce worked with financial advisors to optimize portfolio construction and monitor the changing regulatory environment to implement adjustment when necessary.

«KPMG financial services professionals are helping clients to navigate through the «noise» of the rapidly changing fintech environment and take advantage of emerging technologies.»

With less up for interpretation by investors, what will the impact be on wealth managers in this changing financial services regulatory environment?

To begin the process of really restoring confidence in the UK, it's not just a question of changing the regulatory structure for financial services - important though that is - it is also a question of the taxation and spending environment businesses and consumers will have to operate in.

DeFrancisco said he hopes to change the economy in New York by implementing policies that create a friendlier business environment and help hardworking residents achieve financial security and upward mobility.

Since 2014, when the U.N. Environment Programme created the U.N. Environment Inquiry to study ways to make the global financial system less reliant on fossil fuels, central banks, regulators and the private sector have noted more and more that climate change poses an economic threat to the world.

This study, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, is the first to use financial investors» actions, rather than self - reported opinions, to investigate the trans - Atlantic difference in public opinion on climate change and the environment.

Respondents then rated the companies that they had chosen on 23 driving characteristics, such as financial strength, easy adaptation to change, and a research - driven environment.

Optimism bias is thought to have contributed to past financial crises and the failure of individuals to look after themselves (e.g. eating healthily to avoid obesity) or their environment (e.g. fighting climate change).

But the unfavourable economic environment is bound to change, and when it does, biologists with some business experience will again be in demand, not only in financial businesses like VC and investment banks, but also in biotech companies, which need to become much more astute as they mature.

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It's just not the healthy food for a female, but a balanced and well - designed workout calendar backed by Physical and spiritual healing methods, that are becoming must in a today's environment which is full of Stress, bad food habit, changed lifestyle and financial worries.

The experience of the global financial crisis, the post-crisis market environment and changes to regulatory frameworks have had a marked impact on the The financial crisis of 2007 — 2008, also known as the global financial crisis and the 2008 financial crisis, is considered by many economists to have been

By changing our lighting to LEDs has not had a financial reward, but has also helped us to reduce our impact on the environment, particularly from the paint shop, which can sometimes be operational for 12 hours a day,» explains David.

Even in a healthy financial environment, in an age of lightning - fast changes to technology and the way people work, change and adaptation is a necessary — even critical — process to master for a company to succeed in the long term.A change can be relatively small (though some might disagree with this characterization), like

These changes in the educational environment, along with the increasing financial challenges for our Diocese and our Jubilee

Actual results may differ materially from those expected because of various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the continuing effects of the U.S. recession and global credit environment, other changes in general economic and industry conditions, the award or loss of significant client assignments, timing of contracts, recruiting and new business solicitation efforts, currency fluctuations, and other factors affecting the financial health of our clients.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Omaha, NE About Blog CLS delivers financial solutions primarily through an investment methodology called risk budgeting, which strives to keep the level of risk within a portfolio constant, even as conditions within the investment environment change.

The difference between the irrational investor and the shark on the beach is the shorter length of time the investor has had to adapt to the financial environment, and the much faster speed with which the environment is changing.

Dominion Lending Centres supports government's goal to prudently and responsibly manage the financial backdrop of our country in a rapidly changing global political and economic environment.

Your personal and financial situation, the macroeconomic environment, and federal and state tax laws will certainly change over time.

This unique balance of complementary businesses helps provide financial strength and stability for our clients through market cycles and changing environments.

We are confident that just such a regime change is at hand in early 2018 and are at the ready to embrace a more volatile environment for both the real and financial economy.

We are always aware of how the economic environment and industry changes affect our clients» financial well - being.

Bonds can be traded on the open market and their principal value can fluctuate in large part due to changes in the interest rate environment or in the financial stability of the issuer.

This positive sentiment change is likely supported by the Canadian banks» performance during the financial crisis, combined with years of a harsh U.S. regulatory environment, particularly against the largest banks (in stark contrast to Canada, which arguably has the most pro-bank regulator globally).

The global regime change in favour of a rising interest rate environment, coupled with the success of populist leaders around the world such as Donald Trump, is creating a lot of dispersion in financial markets.

I prefer to focus instead on looking at all my positions afresh every day / week, and asking what % holding (if any) should I now own based on the company's business / financial risk, its share price action, its potential fair value upside, the changing micro and macro risk environment, and the relative value of other holdings / buy list stocks.

There is an urgent need to scale up financial flows, particularly financial support to developing countries; to create positive incentives for actions; to finance the incremental costs of cleaner and low - carbon technologies; to make more efficient use of funds directed toward climate change; to realize the full potential of appropriate market mechanisms that can provide pricing signals and economic incentives to the private sector; to promote public sector investment; to create enabling environments that promote private investment that is commercially viable; to develop innovative approaches; and to lower costs by creating appropriate incentives for and reducing and eliminating obstacles to technology transfer relevant to both mitigation and adaptation.

Essentially, it is important to be aware that the solution is likely to be a unique solution to the given environment and that it contains broader issues of governance, infrastructure, pay collection systems (community structure), hygiene information, skill in order to upkeep, community support (they must want this change or it will never work), financial security (for initial costs and upkeep costs), etc...

Andrew Dlugolecki, «Climate Change and the Financial Services Industry,» speech delivered at the opening of the UNEP Financial Services Roundtable, Frankfurt, Germany, 16 November 2000; «Climate Change Could Bankrupt Us by 2065,» Environment News Service, 24 November 2000.

The peer - to - peer model can also be more nimble to changes in the business environment, like we saw during the financial crisis.

This technical document is an annual initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Climate Change Working Group for Bilateral Finance Institutions to report on climate change financial flows to developing counChange Working Group for Bilateral Finance Institutions to report on climate change financial flows to developing counchange financial flows to developing countries.

An average $ 2.5 trillion (# 1.76 trn) of the world's financial assets would be at risk from climate change impacts if global temperatures are left to increase by 2.5 °C by 2100, warns a new study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Econchange impacts if global temperatures are left to increase by 2.5 °C by 2100, warns a new study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of EconChange and the Environment at the London School of Economics.

The study concludes that without a binding international climate change agreement, it will be difficult to create the regulatory environment necessary to stimulate a robust financial architecture for REDD +.

Prof., as my mother was known to many, understood that although it was crucial to develop policy responses and marshal financial resources to address climate change at the international level, it was vital to reach women such as these, who were unwittingly degrading their own environments but could, along with men and young people, be agents of change.

The Yale Forum on Climate Change & The Media is grateful for the generous financial support of the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment...

Pa Ousman Jarju, who has the wide - ranging title of being Gambia's Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water Resources, Parks and Wildlife, criticized the U.S. for dragging its feet on financial disbursements.