Zsa Zsa Gabor Always Kept the House
Zsa Zsa was famously candid about her romantic track record, offering such quotable gems as «He taught me housekeeping – When I divorce, I keep the house,» to «Cutting Edge» in 1984, and «I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back,» to «The Observer» in 1957. – December 28 / WealthManagement.com
Europe Might Gain From Brexit, But Still Lose to Asia
Asian markets play an important role in FX derivatives trading. – December 28 / DB Talking Point
It's Beginning to Look Like Right Before The Great Recession
America looks ready to embrace the kinds of policies that prevailed before the Great Recession. – December 28 / Vice Money
Gary Cohn Is a Rising Power in Trumpworld
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump frequently attacked Goldman Sachs. As president-elect, he announced he was appointing Goldman president and COO Gary Cohn to lead the National Economic Council, the influential West Wing office that helps the president set economic policy. – December 23 / New York Magazine
Big Banks Are Stocking Up on Blockchain Patents
Recently, some of the biggest names in business, from Goldman Sachs to Bank of America and Mastercard, have quietly patented some of the most promising blockchain technologies for themselves. – December 21 / Bloomberg
George Magnus: 9 Economic Lessons from 2016
To finish off in what turned out to be a remarkable year, no year in review in the conventional sense, and no bog-standard, bank-type economic outlook 2017. Rather, and in keeping with the time of year, here is a list of nine economic lessons (but no carols) that we learned. – December 21 / George Magnus Blog
The Psychology Behind 'You're Fired!'
How this mindset manifests itself in four major areas of our personal and professional lives. – December 17 / WealthManagement.com
Schwab Announces New Robo-Hybrid Service
By combining a team of advisors with robo platform, Schwab Intelligent Advisory goes toe-to-toe with Vanguard and Personal Capital. – December 17 / WealthManagement.com
How Goldman Sachs’ Gary Cohn Became Donald Trump’s Top Economic Adviser
Real estate barons are used to turning to Wall Street to finance their grandiose ambitions, and Donald Trump is no exception. – December 16 / Quartz
Swiss Abroad See Red Over Bank Account Treatment
Swiss citizens who live abroad are finding it increasingly hard to open – or keep – bank accounts in Switzerland. While banks treat them as foreigners, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) acts in their interests but receives hardly any support. – December 16 / Swissinfo
Economist Harry Dent Predicts 'Once in a Lifetime' Crash
He's a market watcher known for making bold calls spanning decades. Now, Harry Dent is arguing that the Trump rally is setting investors up for an inevitable stock market crash. – December 12 / CNBC
Singapore Stresses Under a Wealth of Worries
Morale in Singapore is at rock bottom. The tiny Southeast Asian nation has worked hard in the 51 years since its birth to establish an outsize voice on the global stage. Now the city's economy is in the doldrums and its influence is in question as China flexes its muscles. – December 9 / AsiaOne
A Short History of Investing in Gold – and What to Expect for 2017
Gold is coveted by investors for its rarity. As a precious metal with limited supply, it is seen as a store of value when the real value of other assets, and currencies, can be manipulated. – December 8 / City A.M.
Asia Pacific's Top Six Credit Risks For 2017
From commodity prices to corporate debt, the new year – under a new U.S. president – brings a host of concerns, writes Terry Chan of S&P Global Ratings. – December 6 / FinanceAsia
The 5 Most Shocking News in 2016
2016 is an exciting year for everyone in the global financial industry. Volatility, crisis, shocks, politics, disruptions – you have it all. Which was the most shocking news for you in 2016? We bring you the Top 5 Most Shocking News in 2016. – December 5 / Caproasia
Hazel Moore: Banks Are Completely Wasting Valuable Customer Data
FirstCapital’s co-founder Hazel Moore has fully embraced the digital banking world, yet when she looks at banks today, she sees a system stuck in its ways, refusing to embrace an age of smartphones and big data. – December 4 / siliconrepublic.com
Morgan Stanley CEO Makes First-Ever Stock Sales After Bank Rally
Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James Gorman pocketed $7.08 million from share sales in November, his first since joining the bank in 2006. – December 3 / Bloomberg
