Strategy+Business

JANUARY 15, 2017

Analysis of the 2007 crisis aftermath shows that financial-services institutions with a clear "way to play" and capabilities to match were better at weathering the storm. Between 2008 and 2014, higher revenue growth correlated with a more focused strategy correlated with higher revenue growth for banks.

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Banking Strategy Strategy Strategy& 55

BCG

JUNE 21, 2016

Nearly eight years after the financial crisis, the performance of many retail banks is still disappointing investors and financial markets, particularly in Europe. In fact, retail banks have to reinvent themselves. And getting back on track is about truly transforming—not just adjusting—their core business models.

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Retail Banking Boston Consulting Group Financial 45

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Digital currency may also help to lower transaction costs, and make it easier for central banks to intervene in the economy. While it is not explicitly used in the monetary system, it is widely held by central banks, and is easily convertible into cash. Central banks will have the ability to print too much of them.

Banking 142

Banking Government Policies Financial 142

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Today the Fed released minutes of meetings at the start and during the great financial crisis. Here is a list of FOMC Transcripts and Other Historical Materials, 2008 Notes I purposely cherry picked statements of various Fed governors. percentage point to GDP growth in 2008 and 0.3 percentage point to GDP growth in 2008 and 0.3

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Construction Conference Meeting Policies 77

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Marc Faber believes China could spark a bigger crisis than in 2008. An alarming credit boom in China could trigger a global financial crisis that would make the one in 2008 look mild by comparison, says old gloomy eyes, Marc Faber. “If Cleanup its banking sector. It Can''t Be Done. Three Things China Wants.

Comparison 75

Comparison Banking Enterprise Financial 75

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. This can potentially lead borrowers, including businesses and governments, to experience financial distress and bankruptcy, causing them to cut back on investment spending. remained stable, at or below the Fed’s 2% target. These changes can be quantified through the inflation rate.

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Policies Financial Benchmarking Groups 147

MishTalk

JULY 14, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Expect Another "Bad Bank" Bailout in Spain; Humorous Details of Sarebs Property Assets. Spains bad bank, Sareb, has plans to unload 45,000 distressed properties in five years, over 7,500 of them in 2013. Expect Another Bad Bank Bailout. Abolish The Fed Sign the Petition.

Banking 76

Banking Analysis Trends Real Estate 76

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

Michael Porter: Focus on creating value Professor Michael Porter, a leading authority on competitive strategy , has emphasised that the true measure of success for a company is not just its quarterly financial performance, but also how those results are attained. One example of Buffett’s approach is his investment in Coca-Cola.

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Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

Harvard Business

JULY 9, 2020

Mitigate, don’t litigate.

Banking 54

Banking Financial Marketing Management 54

MishTalk

OCTOBER 1, 2014

On Tuesday evening, Argentine President Cristina Fernández accused Juan Carlos Fábrega, head of Argentina’s central bank, of " provoking a devaluation of the peso ". In response Head of Argentine Central Bank Quits. There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced.

Banking 69

Banking Benchmarking Government Journal 69

MishTalk

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The Financial Times notes a Big rise in subordinated debt issuance by EU banks Banks have taken advantage of yield-chasing investors to issue $90.7bn of subordinated debt for the year to date, a 41 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2012. It relates to bail-in procedures in the alleged European "banking union".

Banking 71

Banking Balance Sheet Finance Government 71

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse, the prelude to the worst global financial crisis since 1929. The answer to those questions is threefold: Central Bank choices. By December 16, 2008, interest rates were close to 0% in the U.S. .” Thomas Janisch/Getty Images. Both the U.S.

Financial 28

Financial Policies Government Banking 28

MishTalk

MARCH 27, 2014

The IMF’s board must still sign off on the package, Ukraine’s third since 2008, and the cabinet must complete “prior actions” to receive the first installment as early as April. The central bank will shift to a flexible exchange rate and inflation targeting, while the nation will tackle bad debts at banks, it said.

Financial 77

Financial Banking Government Retail 77

MishTalk

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Central Banks and the Business Cycle I like it when someone besides a few financial bloggers takes the gloves off and starts asking some hard-hitting questions. Simply put, the central banks for all their huffing and puffing cannot eliminate the business cycle. Only those who believe in voodoo can get a job at a central bank.

Banking 75

Banking Policies Financial Marketing 75

MishTalk

JUNE 30, 2014

Today, French bank BNP Paribas plead guilty Monday to criminal money-laundering laws by helping clients dodge sanctions on Iran, Sudan and other countries. Former ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said the fine was neither fair, just, nor proportionate and carries risks for the global financial system. Attorney Preet Bharara.

Banking 69

Banking Journal Financial System 69

The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Do you remember the stock market crash of 2008? On Monday, September 29, 2008. It plummeted because Congress rejected the bank bailout bill. On Monday, September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. in October for its biggest monthly drop since October 2008, while a 6.9% points in intra-day trading.

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Marketing Banking Video Research 48

Harvard Business

MARCH 8, 2017

But the blockchain will also support a variety of other applications, including smart contracts, asset registries, and many new types of transactions that will go beyond financial and legal uses. We might best understand Bitcoin as a microcosm of how a new, decentralized, and automated financial system could work. Insight Center.

Media 68

Media Banking Financial System 68

MishTalk

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Creature of Financial Markets Stephen Roach, former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and the firm's chief economist, blasts the Greenspan Fed, the Bernanke Fed, and the Yellen Fed in his latest post The Perils of Fed Gradualism. A majority of financial market participants applaud this strategy. In fact, it is a dangerous mistake.

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Financial Marketing Banking Government 28

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 30, 2020

In the Great Recession, the US Economy had a financial services sector (think investment banks) that grew in size until it was far larger than the economy needed to make the economy run. Prior to 2008, the financial sector grew way beyond enabling the rest of the economy. This was true in the Great Recession of 2008.

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Financial Energy Real Estate Government 145

MishTalk

APRIL 7, 2014

In lengthy negotiations last month the EU reached a deal on how to handle failed banks. Please consider EU Deal on Bank Failures Risks Unravelling A landmark EU agreement on a common rulebook for handling bank failures is in danger of unravelling over the fine print restricting when a state can intervene to rescue a struggling bank.

Banking 71

Banking Balance Sheet Finance Government 71

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 13, 2016

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, issued a statement immediately following the result in which he aimed to calm market sentiment. In a calm demeanor, he reassured us that the Bank of England would not hesitate to take additional measures, as required. trillion in financial assets. ” What did he mean by this?

Banking 60

Banking Financial Policies Government 60

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Financial Crisis Threatens Russia The Telegraph reports Financial crisis threatens Russia as Ukraine spins out of control The dramatic escalation of Ukraine’s civil conflict and fears of Russian military intervention have sent financial tremors across Eastern Europe, turning the region into the new fulcrum of the emerging market crisis.

Financial 69

Financial Banking Government Report 69

MishTalk

JUNE 25, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. China Acts to Calm Markets; Stock Market Rebounds From 6% Plunge After Central Bank Pledges More Liquidity; Wet Nurse Action. On Monday China insisted banks had significant liquidity sending a message that banks need to manage their own risks. Home Builders. Daily Bell.

Analysis 67

Analysis Trends Marketing Real Estate 67

MishTalk

JUNE 26, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. The Financial Times notes that Italy faces billions in losses on Derivatives Restructured in Eurozone Crisis. Balanced Budget Ammendment Sign the Balanced Budget Petition. Abolish The Fed Sign the Petition. Jekyll Island Edward Griffin - Creature From Jekyll Island. Home Builders.

Analysis 70

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 70

MishTalk

AUGUST 1, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday admitted there has been some confusion as the central bank has tried to explain plans to scale back its stimulus policies, but said he thought financial markets were “beginning to understand our message.” Daily Bell.

Data 73

Data Real Estate Financial Advertising 73

MishTalk

JULY 19, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Instead, it is sitting on a pile of cash worth about $280 million—50% higher than its pile a decade ago, equivalent to one-fifth its annual sales, and more than twice the level required for the firm to be deemed loan-worthy by a bank. Top Financial Blog Citations.

Real Estate 73

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 73

MishTalk

MARCH 31, 2014

labor slack Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a strong defense of the central bank''s easy-money policies on Monday, saying its "extraordinary" commitment to boosting the economy, especially the still struggling labor market, will be needed for some time to come. Home Prices Up 60% Since 2008 Home prices in China rose 60% since 2008.

Real Estate 73

Real Estate Finance Banking Policies 73

Tom Spencer

MARCH 6, 2012

Society has lost its trust in the financial sector. At this stage, it is unclear whether the investigations will uncover any wrongdoing, and Bremmer notes that no banks or individuals have actually been charged. If banks have engaged in collusive behaviour to manipulate LIBOR, then this is a serious cause for concern.

Benchmarking 99

Benchmarking Consulting Banking Financial 99

MishTalk

AUGUST 3, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Time Magazine : Best 25 Financial Blogs. Bloomberg : Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch. CNBC : Best Alternative Financial Websites.

Analysis 77

Analysis Real Estate Financial Advertising 77

MishTalk

JULY 24, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Christy Romero, the head of SIGTARP says " Treasury pulled out all the stops for the banks, they should do the same for homeowners ". or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Home Builders.

Trends 77

Trends Analysis Real Estate Case Interview 77

MishTalk

JUNE 27, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Michael Pettis at China Financial Markets commented on the liquidity crunch and spike in SHIBOR a few days ago via email. There is liquidity in the system and the PBoC still has the tools needed to alleviate a short-term liquidity crunch before it leads to a banking crisis.

Analysis 70

Analysis Trends Real Estate Banking 70

MishTalk

AUGUST 4, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. The Fed wants home prices up to help out the banks, but what about the new household formation? or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Time Magazine : Best 25 Financial Blogs.

Trends 77

Trends Analysis Real Estate Financial 77

MishTalk

JULY 28, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. They are 15 percent lower than Belgian and French wages and 30 percent lower than wages in Germany, according to a current Bank of Italy comparison. And unit labor costs are about 30 percent higher than German levels, say central bank officials. Top Financial Blog Citations.

Real Estate 77

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 77

MishTalk

JULY 2, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. According to the Bank of Spain, loans to the private sector residents, families and businesses have registered a fall of 6.1% or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Home Builders.

Real Estate 71

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 71

MishTalk

JULY 28, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Time Magazine : Best 25 Financial Blogs. Bloomberg : Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch. CNBC : Best Alternative Financial Websites.

Analysis 77

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 77

MishTalk

JULY 11, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Top Financial Blog Citations. Time Magazine : Best 25 Financial Blogs. Bloomberg : Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch. CNBC : Best Alternative Financial Websites.

Analysis 78

Analysis Trends Real Estate Case Interview 78

MishTalk

JULY 17, 2013

China Financial Markets. Financial Sense. Curiously " Economists at Barclays Bank said they believe the euro-zone economy grew very slightly in the second quarter and predicted a gradual recovery for the rest of the year and next. or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy.

Analysis 72

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 72