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If you are the Gardener of Governance, take out the weeds….

Norman Marks

A few years ago, my friend Dr. Rainer Lenz started talking about the internal auditor as the “gardener of governance”. In an article in EDPACS, Rainer explained (with my emphasis): Governance has been central to what internal auditing has been aspiring to do for a long time.

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A Government Shutdown

The Irrelevant Investor

The post A Government Shutdown appeared first on The Irrelevant Investor. What this could do to the economy and the stock market is anybody’s guess, but there is probably less cause for alarm than you might think. That’s because the market does a good job of pricing in risk events that have a date associated with t.

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Budgets And Governing

Advisor Perspectives

It still needs passing by January 19th, or else the government, evidently, may shutdown. We doubt that this will happen, but the fight over government spending seems to drag on year after year after year. The leaders of the House and Senate have come up with a new budget deal, and many people aren’t happy.

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Ten Things to Know About a Government Shutdown

Carson Wealth

I just watch the government and report the facts.” Will Rogers As you’ve probably heard by now, the government is on the brink of shutting down unless Congress connects on a Hail Mary to pass a dozen spending bills before the September 30 funding deadline. Here are ten things to know about a potential government shutdown.

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Why does Corporate Governance matter in investments?

Truemind Capital

However, one fine day people come across some disturbing red flags regarding corporate governance practices in the company. However, the biggest problem with a company having apparent corporate governance issues is that you can’t rely on the accuracy of the financial numbers anymore. The stock crashes. You may be tempted to.

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A Few Comments on the Likely Government Shutdown

Calculated Risk

First, shutdowns are expensive, and many government employees continue to work (like the military), but don't get paid. Second, there will be an impact on GDP from Goldman Sachs: A government shutdown this year has looked likely for several months, and we now think the odds have risen to 90%. So, the path forward isn't clear.

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Risk-Free Government Debt – Fact or Fiction?

Advisor Perspectives

government debt is risk free. Investors believe that U.S. Why shouldn't they? Every economic and financial textbook, media outlet, and bond guru says so.