Lebanon’s energy sector suffers from fuel dependency, grid inefficiencies, and delayed reforms, despite legal progress through Laws 462/2002 and 318/2023. To address these challenges and enable a sustainable transition, this brief proposes standardized energy wheeling tariffs, blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer trading, and integration with carbon markets. Priority actions include cost-reflective tariffs and regulatory sandboxes to attract investment, improve resilience, and reduce reliance on diesel. Context and Problem Statement Lebanon’s electricity sector suffers from chronic structural weaknesses: a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, limited generation capacity, an aging and inefficient grid, and persistent power shortages. Despite the adoption of Laws 462/2002 and…
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Image source: Getty Images Lloyds’ (LSE: LLOY) share price has dropped 6% from its 22 August 12-month traded high. I think part of this came from profit-taking. The other part followed a widely publicised proposal for the UK government to introduce a new tax on banking profits. More specifically, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said the levy was needed to offset the Bank of England’s quantitative easing programme. This provided government lending support for banks in the aftermath of the 2007/08 financial crisis. The IPPR says it is still costing taxpayers £22bn a year. The Treasury said it did…
Image source: Getty Images British housebuilder Taylor Wimpey‘s (LSE: TW.) share price has tanked recently. As a result, the dividend yield on the stock has climbed to around 10%. Should investors consider buying the shares for this monster yield? Or is this a ‘dividend trap’? Let’s discuss. Is this yield for real? In the investment world, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. So with stock now sporting a yield that’s more than twice the FTSE 100 average, we need to look at the risks here. Looking at the financials, the dividend coverage ratio (the ratio of earnings per…
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Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is home to some of the most generous dividend-paying shares in the market. For income investors, the ex-dividend date is one of the most important events in the calendar. Buy a stock before that date, and the next dividend payment is locked in (usually within one to two months). It can be a clever way of picking up a slice of income in the short term, while potentially gaining long-term exposure to a quality business. In the next 30 days, three high-yielding blue-chip stocks are going ex-dividend. M&G on 11 September, Unite Group…
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Image source: Getty Images Are we all getting less patient? With little rectangular screens sucking up our attention like vampires, I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that attention spans are becoming shorter. But even I’m shocked to discover that our declining forbearance even extends to the world of investing and passive income. Warren Buffett said he liked to hold stocks “forever”. And the Foolish view we have on this website is about aiming for 10 years or more. But a recent survey found that the average holding period was just seven years in 2016. And it had declined to only…
Brazil Carbon Credits Market Overview Market Size in 2024: USD 2.11 BillionMarket Forecast in 2033: USD 24.84 BillionMarket Growth Rate: 28.4% (2025-2033)According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the Brazil carbon credits market size was valued at USD 2.11 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 24.84 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 28.4% from 2025-2033.Brazil Carbon Credits Industry Trends and Drivers:Expanding Market Dynamics in the Brazil Carbon Credits LandscapeThe Brazil carbon credits market is continuing to showcase strong momentum as organizations, investors, and policymakers are actively pursuing climate-focused initiatives and sustainable…
A steady stream of passive income can spell the difference between a comfortable and difficult retirement. With the full State Pension paying less than £1,000 a month, it’s barely enough to cover the basics, let alone holidays, hobbies or the occasional indulgence. An additional £3,000 every month would change things entirely. The big question is, how realistic is that target? Minimise outgoings When aiming for long-term retirement income, the first priority should be tax efficiency. For most investors, that means using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or a Stocks and Shares ISA. Both vehicles shelter dividends and capital gains from…