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Revisiting Qualified Opportunity Zones
Back in 2021, we had the pleasure of authoring a contributed article for OILMAN Magazine about the value of investing in qualified opportunity zones, (Missed) Opportunity Zones – Why Investors Should Take Note.
Commentary: What’s Really Behind OPEC’s Sudden Oil Cut?
Matthew Iak is the executive vice-president at U.S. Energy Development Corp. The views expressed are his own. Following the surprise April 2 announcement that OPEC+ intends to cut production, the dominant narrative behind the decision to reduce oil output centered on its immediate impact — penalizing those who have “artificially suppressed” oil prices below existing supply and demand fundamentals. As a result, the move has dramatically tightened the gap between the physical and futures markets.
2023 Industry Outlook: What We Can Expect
As a privately held upstream exploration and production (E&P) company in the oil and gas sector, it’s important to prioritize strategic planning for the new year. As an executive with Arlington, Texas-based U.S. Energy Development Corporation (U.S. Energy), strategic planning plays an integral part of our firm’s goal setting for the next year. Thanks to widespread discussion among our management team, we’re pleased to share some of our perspectives.
2023 Industry Outlook: What We Can Expect
As a privately held upstream exploration and production (E&P) company in the oil and gas sector, it’s important to prioritize strategic planning for the new year. As an executive with Arlington, Texas-based U.S. Energy Development Corporation (U.S. Energy), strategic planning plays an integral part of our firm’s goal setting for… Please Log In to view this content. Not a subscriber? Please Subscribe here for unlimited access.
Council Post: Why Companies Should Prioritize The ‘G’ In ESG
Matthew Iak is the Executive Vice President of U.S. Energy Development Corp. and a member of the Board of Directors. Over the past two decades, a cascading series of global studies, white papers and United Nations development goals has led to the adoption of long-term benchmarks for corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Environmental Strategies That Work
Earlier this year, when the current administration instituted a ban on imported Russian oil, a fierce debate resurfaced with respect to America’s domestic energy policies. As traditional oil and gas players advocate for increasing exploration and production to ensure the peace of mind and benefits that come with stronger reliance on domestic energy, the U.S. finds itself under renewed pressure to reverse course on long-term plans for renewable energy.
Where Can Investors Turn to Hedge Their Bets Against Inflation?
Financial planners and portfolio managers must have a lot on their minds at the moment, but inflation most certainly is at the top of their list of concerns. Initially, the current administration addressed the issue by assuring Americans that the rising rate of inflation was transitory, and simply a side effect of the U.S. recovery still struggling to emerge from the pandemic’s unilateral damage to the economy.
Opinion: The Ukraine Conflict – The Greenest Energy Policy is One That Puts America First - The DI Wire
By: Matthew Iak, Executive Vice President at U.S. Energy Development Corp. and Fred Gratz, Director of Business Development at U.S. Energy Development Corp. As prognosticators, we’ve all been told before that we can’t see the forest through the trees; however, with the current Russia-Ukraine conflict and its predictable impact on the United States energy market, it’s sure to rile up leaders in the oil and gas industry.
(Missed) Opportunity Zones – Why Investors Should Take Note - OILMAN Magazine
By now, the majority of mutual fund portfolio managers and investor-class financial planners are aware of opportunity zone investing. It’s a relatively new investment vehicle created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and primarily designed to foster economic redevelopment in impoverished areas across approximately 8,700 U.S. census tracts.
Council Post: Reputation Management: Three Strategic Approaches To Develop Sound ESG Policies
Matthew Iak, Director and EVP of U.S. Energy Development Corporation. Responsible for design and capital formation of over $1.5b. getty The power of online reviews over the past decade taught businesses a quick lesson on the value of reputation management. Just a couple of bad reviews on Yelp, Google or any number of third-party sites could tarnish a five-star business in no time.
Accepted for 3 CFP / IWI / CFA CE Credits
Friday, April 9, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm ET • 3 CE Credits Agenda Topics To Be Covered: 1031 Exchange vs.
Guest Contributor: The Future of Oil and Gas Direct Investments in a Majority Blue Government
By: Matthew Iak, executive vice president of U.S. Energy Development Corporation Following the results from the Georgia Senate runoff, Democrats will control the balance of power in the Senate, House and White House for at least the next two years.
After the oil price collapse: $30 per-barrel prices will create new opportunities for direct energy investors
As fears surrounding the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it could mean to the global economy reached new highs, financial markets across the world have been in decline. Adding to the stress of an already fragile global economy on March 6, OPEC+ talks of reducing the supply of oil between the second-and-third largest producers in the world — Russia and Saudi Arabia — collapsed.
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