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Nonfarm Payrolls +113,000, Median Bloomberg Estimate 180,000; Huge March 2013 Employment Revision

MishTalk

Huge March 2013 Revision Nonfarm employment for March 2013 was revised up by 369,000 (347,000 on a not seasonally adjusted basis). For 2013, one needs to factor in the increase in payroll taxes for Social Security. Beneath the surface, things actually look better for a change. That said, revisions were in play.

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Moving Beyond the “Milkman” Model in Medtech

BCG

Three years ago, BCG published the results of its landmark global benchmarking study that concluded that medical technology companies had been relying on an outdated commercial model, which we dubbed the “milkman” model.1 Fixing the Medtech Commercial Model, BCG Focus, July 2013.) Focus Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

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Venezuelan Bolivar Plunges to Record Low on Black Market; Bond Default Coming Up in October?

MishTalk

In 2013 the official exchange rate soared to 6.3 That is a 95% loss in value vs. the official exchange rate since 2013. Venezuela’s benchmark dollar bonds due in 2027 fell 0.44 In 2009 the official exchange rate soared to 4.3 to the dollar. to the dollar. On the black market today, it takes 89 bolivars to buy 1 US dollar.

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Global Corporate Banking 2016: The Next-Generation Corporate Bank

BCG

In fact, BCG’s most recent Corporate Banking Performance Benchmarking survey—of 300 corporate banking divisions around the world serving the small, midmarket, and large business segments—found a dramatic split between the best and the rest.

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Can we rely on LIBOR? - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

Bremmer highlights the importance of LIBOR by explaining that it is “a key benchmark rate that affects the price of $350 trillion worth of securities and loans around the world.” ” Indeed, the British Banker’s Association notes that LIBOR “is the primary benchmark for short term interest rates globally.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

Benchmarking in the process of creating a culture of innovation in hotel companies. Building a culture of innovation: A practical framework for placing innovation at the core of your business. Kogan Page, Limited. Cameron, K. Competing values leadership: Creating value in organizations. Cantaragiu, R., & & Hadad, S. Çokpekin, Ö., &

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Argentine Central Bank Chief Quits in Currency Dispute; Hyperinflation On the Way?

MishTalk

There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced. Benchmark deposit rates are at 21%, while inflation is widely believed to be nearly 40%. tonnes in 2013. By 2013, it had dropped to tenth place. pesos for each greenback. Argentines have few reasons to hold pesos.

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