Thursday, 13 July 2023

Wall Street's king, Jamie Dimon, on the US presidency


CEO of America’s largest and most successful bank, JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon heads up a globe-spanning operation worth more than $400BN. 

In this film Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, probes his public-policy ideas–from US-China relations to Bidenomics–and hears his plans for the future.

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Global fears over China’s struggling economy


The US and China have begun talks to try to improve relations between the world’s two biggest economies. 

Bilateral trade is worth hundreds of billions of pounds a year and China’s huge spending power is critical to global financial stability. 
But the country is experiencing signs of a new economic downturn. Youth unemployment is rising, exports have been falling and property investment is down. 
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by China correspondent Stephen McDonell.

Gautam Adani: the billionaire vs the short seller


In 2022, the Indian businessman was the third richest man in the world but a short report at the start of 2023 saw the value of his listed companies fall by over $100bn. The fallout has spread beyond the markets and into politics as the story of Adani has become inextricably linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of the new India

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

The $14 trillion valuations of Digital Subscription Economy - 8x higher than the rest


Did you know the average American now spends over $237 per month on subscription services? 

It's not just Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify... there are subscriptions for all kinds of business industries from food to fashion to education. 

In this video, Patrick explains why the Subscription Economy is 800x More Valuable Than a Traditional Business Model.

Monday, 10 July 2023

Gig Economy: The Money Sinkholes Investors Can’t Resist

Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Delivery Hero, Grab – you’ve used them or at least heard of them. They’ve raised an enormous amount of capital but are still reporting losses. What's going on? 
In this video, we dissect the business models and finances of these gig economy companies to understand why they are still struggling to make profits.

Sunday, 9 July 2023

Basel Commission’s proposed changes to its Core Principles

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) issued a public consultation on revisions to the Core principles for effective banking supervision ("Core Principles") on 6 July 2023

This reflects supervisory developments and structural changes affecting the banking system since the previous update in 2012.

It covers six areas: 
- financial risks
- operational resilience
- systemic risk and macroprudential aspects of supervision
- new risks, including climate-related financial risks and the digitalisation of finance
- non-bank financial intermediation
- risk management practices.

Check out the practical insights from the Basel Commission to the proposed changes to its Core Principles HERE.

Saturday, 8 July 2023

Warren Buffett's Warning - The Coming Economic Bubble Burst


Buffett is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company. Under his guidance, Berkshire Hathaway has grown into a powerhouse, with diverse investments across various industries, including insurance, energy, manufacturing, and more. 

What sets Buffett apart is not just his wealth but also his ability to consistently generate impressive returns on his investments. He has a long history of making accurate predictions and insightful market observations. Buffett's investment philosophy revolves around identifying undervalued companies with strong fundamentals and holding them for the long term, which has earned him immense credibility among investors worldwide. 

Over the years, Buffett has shared his wisdom through annual letters to shareholders and public appearances, where he imparts invaluable insights into the world of finance and investing. His straightforward and down-to-earth communication style, coupled with his exceptional financial acumen, has made him a revered figure in the investment community.
 
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