Preparing for a shake-up in global finance
Large companies are probably ready for the obvious effects of the impending shift away from LIBOR, but hazards could be lurking in unexpected places.
The living lessons of Dead Souls
The classic Nikolai Gogol satire from 1842 provides keen insight into the endurance of charismatic financial hustlers.October 1, 2019 by Daniel AkstFinance, disaster, and you
The Financier, an overlooked 1912 volume by iconic novelist Theodore Dreiser, has a great deal to teach businesspeople about hubris, adversity, and redemption.February 11, 2019 by Daniel AkstWhat happened after India eliminated cash
Two years ago, the Indian government abruptly wiped out most of the nation’s currency in hopes of ending black money and curbing corruption. Has the experiment worked?December 7, 2018 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: banking, finance, financial crisis, financial services, global perspective, india, mobile bankingBest Business Books 2018: Economics
Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Ryan AventBack from the Brink?
A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.July 25, 2018 by David J. LynchQuantum Underwriting: A Core Capability for Bionic Companies
When you know the probabilities of future events, including your own processes, you can hedge their risks in more strategic ways.May 9, 2018 by John SvioklaThe new automation is smart, fast, and small
Emerging digital tools and techniques are reinventing large-scale IT initiatives, one process at a time.April 24, 2018 by Dan Priest, Kumar Krishnamurthy, and Alex BlanterRelated tags: automation, cost management, enterprise technologies, finance, new technologies, productivityWhy Bitcoin Is Becoming a Real Player
One of the largest commodity exchanges has started offering futures contracts on the cryptocurrency.November 8, 2017 by Jeremy GrantRelated tags: bitcoin, blockchain, digital banking trends, digitization, finance, financial technologyEconomic Cycles Cut Both Ways
It’s easy to forget about the procyclicality of debt when basking in long upswings.May 2, 2017 by Daniel GrossMegadeals in consumer packaged goods
How supersized deals are helping the sector respond to challenges.February 15, 2017 by J. Neely, Derek Townsend, and Dominic RickettsUnderstanding the “Ricochet Effect” of Bad News
Profit warnings not only hurt a company’s domestic rivals, but also international competitors, and can cause industry-wide investor skittishness.December 22, 2016 by Matt PalmquistBest Business Books 2016: Economy
The Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisOctober 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityHedge Fund, Meet Highway
New investments in infrastructure by private asset managers are changing the way the world finances its cities, power systems, and transportation links.July 25, 2016 by Julien Courbe and Peter RaymondWhy the Banking Industry Needs $600 Billion Worth of M&A
The case for consolidation in U.S. retail and commercial banking.May 4, 2016 by Doug Stotz, Arjun Saxena, and Sanchit TiwariHow to Justify a Breathtaking CEO Pay Ratio
In On Inequality, Harry Frankfurt argues that, in and of itself, economic inequality doesn’t matter.December 22, 2015 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: book reviews, financeHow to Avoid “Carve-Out” Surprises
Careful planning for an independent future can maximize value when companies liberate assets.September 23, 2015 by Thomas J. Flaherty III and Kyle LongNavigating the Crowdfunding Landscape
Online peer-based fundraising tools have the potential to disrupt traditional investing models, but entrepreneurs and investors must overcome existing cultural and government barriers.September 17, 2015 by Matt PalmquistStaking Your Claim in the Healthcare Gold Rush
Revolutionary changes in the delivery, financing, and management of healthcare present a choice: Do you want to be a gold miner or a bartender?July 20, 2015 by Carl Dumont, Sundar Subramanian, and Christoph DankertDecentralization of the Corporate Structure Is Key for Workers with Disabilities
Firms can best accommodate employees with disabilities by delegating authority to their immediate supervisors and providing clear instructions in the HR manual on how to handle workers’ individual needs.June 11, 2015 by Matt PalmquistFrances Hesselbein’s Merit Badge in Leadership
The former CEO of the Girl Scouts has spent decades bringing professional management to nonprofits.May 11, 2015 by Sally HelgesenHow emerging markets can finally arrive
Building world-class domestic firms is the overlooked key to economic development.May 11, 2015 by John JullensDemand Growing for Supply Chain Execs
Large companies are recruiting an increasing number of top executives with experience in supply chain management. But the financial payoff remains elusive.April 9, 2015 by Matt PalmquistPay Well, But Not Too Well
While compensating managers generously might induce more of them to stay, paying anyone too much can upset the balance of the executive suite.January 7, 2015 by Matt PalmquistWhat Cities Need to Thrive
In top urban areas, socioeconomic balance attracts residents and lays the groundwork for prosperity.November 17, 2014 by William Sand
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