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2008 Financial Crisis – Causes and historical context

Tom Spencer

Many an economics and finance course later, I see that the layers of complexities to the 2008 financial crisis are innumerable. The senior slices of a CDO were considered to be safer because they had first priority on cash flows received from the pool of mortgages in the event of default. It all seemed so clear.

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Hedge Funds: Purpose, Business Model, and Strategies

Tom Spencer

Hedge funds have gained increased attention over the years, with their involvement in financial markets drawing interest from investors, media, and the general public. This relative lack of regulation allows hedge fund managers to implement complex investment strategies and respond quickly to market opportunities.

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The Fed: What is the Federal Reserve System?

Tom Spencer

This event highlighted the extent to which financial stability in the U.S. The Fed has gained experience over the decades through dealing with stagflation, recessions, and other periods of economic downturn: the Great Depression , the great inflation of the 1970s, the great recession of 2008 , and the great lockdown of COVID-19 pandemic.

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A New Quest for Consultancy: Transitioning from Just-in-Time Logistics

Tom Spencer

For instance, in the lead up to the 2008 Great Recession, McKinsey actively promoted mortgage securitization , alongside EY which was involved with Lehman Brothers’ accounting fraud allegations [pdf]. The 2008 meltdown highlighted harmful practices in the financial sector, such as credit default swaps and collateralized debt obligations.

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Strong Economy – Strong Buy-Sell Market

Martinka Consulting

Second question: is there similar activity with larger companies, small, mid-sized, and lower middle market firms? 70% of medium sized companies will change hands (2008). Barlow research – Two-thirds of lower middle-market business owners are expected to retire. Notice the same predictions from 2008-2015?

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How the Financial World Adapts to Climate Change

Tom Spencer

The value of green bonds traded in the market is projected to skyrocket from around EUR 670 billion in 2020 to EUR 2 trillion by 2023. An interesting new set-up is parametric insurance, where payouts are based on the severity of the trigger event, not on the value of assets actually lost. Resilience Bonds.

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Main Risks of Aerospace Engineering Projects: How to Implement Wise Risk Management into Your Organization

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Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. Speaking about the risk-bearing events affecting aerospace engineering projects, we can divide them into three groups: project management, engineering risks, and those that are typical for the aerospace and defense industry. Talent management. .