Tag: central bank
BOOK REVIEW | Why Banks Fail
In a world where banks are perceived as unshakeable fortresses, there is a worrying truth that lies just beneath the surface: banks are far more fragile and fail more frequently than we choose to believe.
Central banking, the enabler of inequality
The permanent institution of a central bank came to the United States in 1913. Three unsuccessful attempts had been made before then. This institution was, and is, a banking cartel, which goes by the deceptive moniker, Federal Reserve.
Is Bitcoin likely to become commonplace as tender for M&As?
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are unlikely to become commonplace as tender for mergers and acquisitions. Increasingly, sellers want hard cash and are not opened to listed shares as a medium of exchange never mind bitcoin.
2021 investors guide – local and global economy outlook?
Will investment fundamentals return in 2021 or will the great disconnect of 2020 continue? As we enter 2021, the market’s recent bout of festive cheer will have left many investors feeling upbeat. However, do not allow yourself to be carried away by the market’s high spirits. While there are many reasons to feel positive about the year ahead, it is equally important to note what markets seem to have forgotten – namely that the pandemic and its consequences are not yet behind us.
