Willette Francis

• Nile Capital Report: Africa Has 'Ground Floor Opportunity' for Investors

  By Willette Francis  |  August 27, 2010

  According to a white paper released recently by Nile Capital Management, LLC, several of Africa's emerging and frontier markets are attractive and should be considered in an investor's asset allocation strategy.

• FPA Announces Oct. 9-12 Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

  By Willette Francis  |  August 20, 2010

  The Financial Planning Association has announced the three keynote speakers who will share their global and domestic financial perspectives at the FPA's October 9-12 annual conference.

• FPA Announces Heart of Financial Planning Award Recipients

  By Willette Francis  |  August 13, 2010

  The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is awarding eight recipients its 2010 Heart of Financial Planning Awards for their extraordinary work, contribution and giving back to the financial community and the public, FPA announced Monday, August 9.

• Fidelity Gift Fund Reports Surge in Grant Contributions

  By Willette Francis  |  August 13, 2010

  Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund's (Gift Fund) donors made more than 152,000 grants totaling $531 million to nonprofits nationwide during the first half of 2010.

• BNY Mellon Economic Report: More than 4% GDP Growth Expected Globally

  By Willette Francis  |  August 6, 2010

  According to a recently released economic report by BNY Mellon, 4% to 4.5% is the expected global GDP growth rate for 2010 and 2011.

• CFP Launches '25 Tips Over 25 Weeks' Consumer Financial Planning Initiative

  By Willette Francis  |  August 6, 2010

  The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a "25 tips over 25 weeks" consumer advocacy program.

• CFP Launches "25 Tips Over 25 Weeks" Consumer Financial Planning Initiative

  By Willette Francis  |  August 6, 2010

  The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a "25 tips over 25 weeks" consumer advocacy program.