Global Banking

In the constantly evolving world of finance, a solid technical foundation is an essential tool for success. Until the welcomed arrival of authors Josh Rosenbaum and Josh Pearl, no one had taken the time to properly codify the lifeblood of the corporate financier's work - namely, valuation, through all of the essential lenses of an investment banker. With the release of Investment Banking, Third Edition, Rosenbaum and Pearl once again have created the definitive guide that they wish had existed when they were trying to break into Wall Street.

Something is wrong with our banking system. We all sense that, but Mervyn King knows it firsthand; his 10 years at the helm of the Bank of England, including at the height of the financial crisis, revealed profound truths about the mechanisms of our capitalist society. In The End of Alchemy, he offers us an essential work about the history and future of money and banking, the keys to modern finance.

In this fresh, eye-opening global history, economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money—from clay tablets in Mesopotamia to cryptocurrency in Silicon Valley. This program is read by the author. This program includes a foreword written and read by Michael Lewis...

Want to know who is covertly manipulating the financial markets behind the scenes? Then follow the money! INTERNATIONAL BANKSTER$: The Global Banking Elite Exposed and the Case for Restructuring Capitalism, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance Morcan, identifies who is responsible for the gigantic financial gulf that separates the top 1% of the population from the common people, or the 99%. The financial overlords illuminated in this book include the powerbrokers at Wall Street banks, European central banks, the US Federal Reserve and the Vatican Bank, ...

Central banking is magic. With a few words, the Fed can lift the stock market out of desperation and catapult it towards euphoric highs. With a few keystrokes, the Fed can conjure up trillions of dollars and fund virtually unlimited Federal spending. And with a few poor decisions, the Fed can plunge the entire world into a recession. The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, and also one of the most difficult to understand.

THE NEW BOOK ON THE COMING FINANCIAL MELTDOWN As Europe’s banks and governments teeter on the edge of total financial collapse, how many people know our government has drafted plans to raid people’s personal bank accounts if the worst comes to the worst over here? We've already been stung for billions in a string of finance company collapses, and have retreated to storing their money in banks, but what happens if a world financial crisis ignites overnight while you are sleeping?: “For the market incentive approach to banking supervision to work, the possibility that a large bank could...

Secrecy World offers a disturbing and sobering view of how the world really works and raises crucial questions about financial and legal institutions we may once have trusted. This audiobook discusses the fragile scaffolding upholding any tax haven, the flexible laws of banking, and the radiating impact of an international financial scandal.

In the ever-pulsing heart of Wall Street, The City, Central, and other international financial centers, where billion-dollar deals dance before dawn and strategy is etched in spreadsheets, investment banking stands as both art and science. Davidsons's audiobook is your gateway into that high-stakes world—a comprehensive study guide designed for the thinker in motion. Whether you’re navigating morning traffic, pacing through your workout, or washing away the day’s routine, this guide flows with you.

Money is more than coins and bills—it is a complex human invention that has shaped civilizations, powered empires, and controlled societies for millennia. What Is Money?: A Human History of Debt, Delusion, and Domination traces the evolution of money from its ancient origins in ritual and grain to today’s digital currencies and shadow finance. This authoritative yet engaging account dismantles common myths, revealing how money functions not merely as a medium of exchange, but as a tool of social control, political power, and economic inequality. Explore the birth of money beyond barter ...

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Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world’s poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance ...

A spectacular generational saga of the making (and undoing) of a family dynasty: the riveting untold story of the gilded Jewish Bagdadi Sassoons, who built a vast empire through global finance and trade—cotton, opium, shipping, banking—that reached across three continents and ultimately changed the destinies of nations. With full access to rare family photographs and archives.

What is investment banking? How do investment bankers generate profit for their clients? What is the function of each specialty? How has the industry changed in the past decade? Investment Banking Explained answers these questions - and offers a complete overview of this complex industry. In easy-to-understand language, Investment Banking Explained provides everything you need to identify structures, strategies, and operational aspects of investment banking, and it offers thorough examinations of the operations of the world's most successful firms.

An insightful and devastating account of how Wall Street lost its way from an insider who experienced the culture of Goldman Sachs first-hand. On March 14, 2012, more than three million people read Greg Smith's bombshell Op-Ed in the New York Times titled "Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs." The...

Endless regulations. Unrelenting scrutiny. In the high-stakes world of Anti-Money Laundering, success demands more than compliance - it requires strategy. BSA Officers and AML professionals face an ever-changing landscape of regulations, audits, and enforcement actions. With the weight of compliance resting on their shoulders, they must navigate complex laws, satisfy leadership demands, and protect their institutions from financial crimes - all while staying ahead of ever-evolving threats. Without a structured approach, the pressure can be overwhelming, leaving many compliance teams ...

Banks want you to believe that everything is okay because they own you. If you have assets valued in fiat, you own nothing. The nature of fiat is intangible, so it's impossible to establish any kind of confidence in one's use of money, whether it be transacting in it or saving it. Currently, only 14% of the US population has enough money to retire and live at a basic standard of living. If you are involved in a private or government retirement scheme and have begun or will begin saving for retirement, you will not be able to retire and live at a basic standard of living if you don't start ...

Dive into the riveting world of global financial history with "Banking Crisis: Lessons from Global Banking Failures," a compelling book authored by Akalpita Kinkar, a seasoned Certified Bank Forensic Accountant. Uncover the intricacies of banking crises that have shaped economies worldwide and learn from their lessons to navigate the complex realm of finance.Key Features: Historical Insights: Trace the origins of banking crises from the 19th century to modern times, gaining a deeper understanding of their origins, triggers, and ripple effects on economies. Expert Author: Akalpita Kinkar, a ...

📘 The Future of Finance is Now The Most Important Trends in Finance for the Coming Decade Have Already Started By Jason Schenker — #1 Bestselling Author, Financial Futurist, and Bloomberg-Ranked Forecaster The future isn’t coming — it’s already here. And it’s transforming finance faster than most people realize. In The Future of Finance is Now, Jason Schenker delivers a gripping, expertly researched roadmap to the technologies, risks, and global forces reshaping the financial landscape. From blockchain and quantum computing to automation, cybersecurity, and the hunt for yield, ...

The subprime mortgage crisis has already wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of people, and now it threatens to derail the U.S. economy and economies around the world. In this trenchant book, best-selling economist Robert Shiller reveals the origins of this crisis and puts forward bold measures to solve it.

Over the past decade financial service innovations have contributed to a completely new way in which customers can bank, threatening the status quo of traditional retail banks, and redefining a banking model which has been in place for generations. These new technological advancements have facilitated the rapid emergence of digital banking firms and FinTech companies, leading to established banks being forced to swiftly increase their pace of digital adoption.