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Investment and Finance
Healthy Dialogue Curbs Hostile Activism
This article, written by Henri Steenkamp, was originally published on CFO.com The rise of investor activism is certainly a controversial topic within many circles and industries. It’s even caused some companies to reshape their CFO searches. The...
How to Stay Up to Date in the BDC Sector
This article, by Henri Steenkamp, was originally published on HenriSteenkamp.com The business development company sector is a fast evolving facet of the financial marketplace. It is imperative that you stay abreast of the news, or you could fall behind. As a member of...
What Millennials Should Know About BDCs
Adults under 30 years of age — the millennial generation — are faring well financially and enjoying their earnings, but only 26 percent report that they own any stock, according to a recent Bankrate survey. The biggest reason for ignoring the stock portfolio is the...
How Your BDC Investment Helps Strengthen the Economy
How Your BDC Investment Helps Strengthen the Economy The days of investing in mutual funds and other traditional retirement options aren’t quite what they used to be. And today there are so many more options. Traditional options should not be forgotten, but investing...
How Do BDCs Fare Against Traditional Investments?
What Are Business Development Companies? Business Development Companies (BDCs) were created in 1980 to provide loans and aid to small and mid-sized businesses hoping to finance their prospective enterprises. According to the Small Business Administration, small to...
No News is Good News? Why Not Seeing BDC Headlines is a Good Sign
In recent years, the business development company sector has boomed. In just a few short years, the number of BDCs skyrocketed from relatively low numbers in the early 2000s to a sizeable number today, including over 50 that are publicly traded. So why might you not...
