The WorldCom Scandal (2002) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The WorldCom Scandal (2002) September 29, 2021. Coming hot on the heels of accounting scandals involving Enron and Tyco, both of which sent financial markets into tailspins, the fraud committed by WorldCom, one of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, ended up dwarfing even those infamous crimes in terms of sheer numbers.
The Enron Scandal (2001) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The Enron Scandal (2001) Both of these buildings in downtown Houston, 1400 Smith Street and 1500 Louisiana Street, were formerly occupied by Enron. August 2021 marked the 20 th anniversary of arguably the most notorious corporate-accounting scandal of all time. It may not have been the biggest in dollar terms, or even the most severe in terms ...
The Savings and Loan Crisis (1989) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The US savings and loan industry thrived over the 150 years following its inception in the 1830s, using depositors’ savings to fund homebuyers’ mortgages at lower costs than banks. The model unravelled in the ‘70s and ‘80s as high inflation and interest rates chipped away at S&Ls’ profitability, until some became bankrupt—even criminal.
International Banker - Authoritative Analysis on International …
WEBSeptember 12, 2024. Many UK financial firms have incorporated artificial intelligence into their operations, but technology hasn’t finished with them yet. Quantum computing …. September 11, 2024. Artificial intelligence is gaining rapid acceptance in industries worldwide because of its productivity enhancements, and banking is no exception.
Liquidity Management: A New Challenge for Banks - International …
WEBJan 10, 2023 · 3.3K. By Phillip Straley, President, FNA . S tories of liquidity pressures have dominated the headlines recently as banks and other financial institutions feel the strain of current market challenges. Even market favourites, such as fast growing fintechs, are feeling the pain of the liquidity shortage. For years, the benefits of abundant and cheap liquidity have meant a benign funding ...
The Subprime Mortgage Crisis (2007-08) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The model looks sound on the surface: offer mortgages to borrowers with poorer credit ratings at higher rates. But as the US subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-08 proved, the risks associated with this strategy may override the benefits. This mortgage crisis sparked a chain of events that shook the world and ended in a global meltdown.
Understanding Blackstone Group’s Investment Strategy
WEBNov 7, 2016 · Understanding Blackstone Group’s Investment Strategy. November 7, 2016. By Jane Winterbottom – International Banker. The returns that Blackstone has earned since its establishment just over three decades ago are impressive by any standards. Its private-equity funds have made an average annual return of 19 percent; its real estate funds have ...
What the Expanding BRICS Universe Means for the Global Economy
WEBNov 2, 2023 · 888. By Cary Springfield, International Banker. A rgentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the six new additions to BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) announced on August 24 during the economic bloc’s landmark 15 th summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. With the 2023 summit held under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Partnership ...
BDO Unibank: Proving that Digitalisation Is the Best Path to …
WEBAug 31, 2020 · BDO Unibank has been the bank of choice for Filipinos for decades, rewarded for its dedication to satisfying customers’ needs with high rankings. The Philippines’ Enhanced Community Quarantine has tested BDO’s dedication to its stated values, but it has proven faithful to its CORE commitments to clients. Even in stressful times, BDO is on track to fulfil its vision of serving as many ...
Why Asset and Liability Management Should Be the Nerve Center …
WEBMarch 6, 2024. By Sean Coyne, Solutions Consulting Principal, Treasury & Capital Markets, Finastra. After being awash with liquidity over the last decade, 2023 proved to be a tumultuous year for banks. Banking failures on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have renewed focus on asset and liability management (ALM), bringing an often-overlooked ...