Two simple words could radically change the whole power dynamics in the huge financial software industry. They are “Federated Chat”. In the past few months, the financial software sector has suffered something of a disruption. Namely the very powerful, very … Read more
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Some people believe that age is a common denominator. The great fallacy of target-date funds is that age is used as a shorthand for the level of investment risk an individual should take. There are many other measures to take … Read more
4 CommentsToday’s most shared: Another bailout for Greece. Obamacare’s impact on jobs market. What should incoming Microsoft CEO do? Buffett’s exotic options. Emerging markets turmoil, and the Fed’s global impact. EU Said to Weigh Extending Greek Loans to 50 Years Bloomberg … Read more
Leave a CommentToday’s most shared: Microsoft appoints Nadella CEO as big Dell layoffs suggest tough times for PCs. Fed study says economy may be closer to full employment than widely believed. Draghi seeks support for QE. Falling prices bode ill for profits, … Read more
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The Baby Boomers were the most populous and richest generation to walk the earth. Now, they are just the richest. The Millennial Generation, or Generation Y, are the largest generation in human history. Their story thus far bears a strong resemblance to … Read more
Leave a CommentToday’s most shared: Businesses marketing to middle class are pinched. Yellen takes over at Fed, Bernanke joins Brookings to write a book. Who is to blame for emerging markets turmoil? Boards seek to check the power of activist investors. SAC … Read more
Leave a CommentToday’s most shared: US banks open lending spigot. Central bankers ignore emerging market turmoil, focus on bigger problems at home; coordination missing in a world of competitive easing, every man for himself. CDS market shrinks by half as regulation, ‘Bernanke/Draghi … Read more
Leave a CommentCFA Institute: Many investors may underestimate the risks associated with ETFs. What are they? Rick Ferri, CFA: I think the biggest risk with ETFs is that they trade as a security separate from the underlying security. In 2010, we had the so-called flash … Read more
11 CommentsToday’s most shared: Wall Street chop shops are a dying breed in the age of instant information, yet a few still manage to eke out a living scamming suckers, keeping bikini bars in business. Investors flee emerging market ETFs. Office … Read more
Leave a CommentToday’s most shared: ‘Fragile Five’ troubled emerging markets. China’s Bear Stearns Moment? Janet Yellen, central planner? And what’s a central banker good for? Tackling inequality…Tobin tax, wealth tax, basic income guarantee? The Daily Show on the minimum wage. ‘Fragile Five’ … Read more
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