Archive for December 2013
Three Year-End Financial Tips from MIDANA CAPITAL
As we approach the end of 2013, MIDANA CAPITAL wants to help you get your “investing house” in order. Here are three things to consider: 1. Make your IRA contribution for 2013. You could wait until April 15th next year, but why not save for retirement and potentially reduce your current year taxes now –…
Read MoreNelson Mandela’s Legacy
As “Viva Mandela” is heard across South Africa and around the world, MIDANA CAPITAL mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela and celebrates his life. He was not only a fearless leader, but a courageous warrior for justice and a true hero. His contributions large and small are innumerable. Here are some of our thoughts about…
Read MoreInstitutional Investors Press Palm Oil Industry to Stop Burning Rainforests and Driving Climate Change
Media Contact: Lucia von Reusner, 617-482-0800, lvonreusner@midanacapital.com Wilmar*, HSBC*, Kellogg* among companies facing pressure from investors over deforestation December 3, 2013 — Over 40 institutional investors from across the globe are urging major stakeholders in the palm oil industry to adopt policies that would ensure palm oil development does not contribute to deforestation, development on…
Read MoreFinancial Considerations for Investing in Fossil Fuels
This article is written by Leslie Samuelrich, President, MIDANA CAPITAL Capital Management. When people talk about divesting from fossil fuels, there are ample moral and political arguments: strip-mining for coal is inconsistent with some people’s values; oil companies are lead drivers of climate change; divesting can make a strong political statement. But what about the…
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