Banking Finance

Discretion, secrecy, and subtle strategy were the weapons of choice at Wall Street investment bank Lazard Frères & Co. For more than a century, the mystique and reputation of the "Great Men" who worked there allowed the firm to garner unimaginable profits, social cachet, and outsized influence in the halls of power. But in the mid-1980s, their titanic egos started getting in the way, and the Great Men of Lazard jeopardized all they had built.

Blockchain Technology innovation is the next technological advancement and revolution that has some serious far reaching implications worldwide. World business/commerce as we know today will become more secure, efficient, fluid and reliable due to Blockchain Technology. Don't get left behind on this next big trend and ride the wave of technological advancement! Learn everything you need to know about Blockchain Technology and join the revolution! You do not want to miss out!

Ethereum is almost just like Bitcoin, but the good news is it is still at the early stage. It is the new upcoming darling of cryptocurrencies for many reasons that will be shared in this audiobook. If you have not heard about Ethereum, this is perhaps the best time to get to know about it and understand why the alphas are silently investing in it, slowly and steadily.

Bitcoins, Ethereum, Kryptowährungen, digitale Zahlungsmittel - solche Begriffe sind neuerdings überall in Zeitungen, Magazinen und Blog-Beiträgen im Internet zu finden. Ein riesiges Trendthema, das sich gerade noch entwickelt und dessen Ausmaß heute vermutlich noch nicht abzusehen ist. Ich möchte in diesem Buch die Chance nutzen Ihnen das Thema ein wenig näher zu bringen.

Are you ready to discover the secrets of blockchain technology? Would you like to learn what the blockchain is and how it can be used in the financial world, as well as in non-financial sectors of industry? If you answered "Yes!" then this is the book for you!

This audiobook not only provides great information on FinTech but also information on Smart Contracts, and the future of financial technology! Are you ready to learn? If so, FinTech and Smart Contracts, The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Financial Technology and Smart Contracts, (cryptocurrencies, financial, technology, blockchain, digital, Internet, and economy), by James Fahl, is the audiobook for you! It covers the most essential topics you must learn to become a master of FinTech and Smart Contracts.

Your Ultimate (Value for Money) Comprehensive Guide to Learn All You Ever Need to Know About Blockchain, Bitcoin (Digital Currencies), and Smart Contracts. Large companies such as Microsoft and Tesla, as well as small businesses, are accepting Bitcoin as a legit mode of payment for their products. Don't you want to know why?

Ludwig von Mises said there can never be too much of a good theory. Salerno proves it in this sweeping and nearly comprehensive audiobook on applied Austrian monetary theory. He uses the Mises/Rothbard theory of money to reinterpret historical episodes, reevaluate the history of thought, closely examine the Federal Reserve policy, seek out cause and effect in business cycles, provide a new understanding of war and social unrest, and clarify the relationship between the state and the central bank.

This audiobook will show you how to get the government off your back and out of your life! Do you realize the government considers you their property? When you're the property of others, that's defined as slavery! Do you realize the government presumes it's sovereign over you, and can tell you what you can and can't do?

As president of the World Bank for a decade, James Wolfensohn tackled world poverty with a passion and energy that made him a uniquely important figure in a fundamental arena of change. Using a lifetime of experience in the banking sector, he carved a distinct path in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe for the institution that serves as the major lender to the world's poor.

From the mid-90s to the present, ING Direct grew from a mere concept to an ocean-spanning global enterprise, now managing over $75 billion in assets and with over 7 million customers, earning unprecedented levels of consumer trust and affinity. The Orange Code is a story about conventional wisdom, and how to win by ignoring it completely.

In the months before the 2008 financial meltdown, bankers and hedge funds perverted the market to keep their lavish bonuses flowing. Their machinations made the collapse much worse. This Pulitzer Prize-winning series reveals how they did it.

Tanto los profesionales del ámbito académico como del ámbito comercial, legislativo, contable y administrativo necesitan comprender los conceptos básicos del Blockchain: qué es, cómo funciona y cómo cambiará nuestras vidas. Este libro, escrito por el destacado experto Lucas Cervigni, es la primera guía accesible pero inteligente para profesionales.

Den of Thieves tells, in masterfully reported detail, the full story of the insider-trading scandal that nearly destroyed Wall Street, the men who pulled it off, and the chase that finally brought them to justice. Pulitzer Prize winner James B. Stewart shows for the first time how four of the biggest names on Wall Street - Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine - created the greatest insider-trading ring in financial history and almost walked away with billions.

Blockchain technology is the buzzword in the world of computer science, but it won't stay limited there for long. It is the concept that has the financial world scrambling to catch up. Whether you are an investor or a private citizen, Blockchain is going to mean a lot to you in the future, hailed by some as the second coming of the Internet. So what is it? And what can you do to get involved?

The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve shows that much common wisdom about the nation's central bank is inaccurate.

Kriminelle Spekulanten und ahnungslose Politiker haben ein nachhaltiges Wirtschaften verdrängt. Der Mensch ist in den Hintergrund geraten und wir mussten erkennen: Finanzkapitalismus ist schlicht und einfach schlechter Kapitalismus.

So, you want to be an investment banker, huh? Well, you're looking in the right place. This is the only book on the market that guides you right through the process from where and when to apply, to the most likely interview questions and even how to impress your boss from day one ensuring you keep that job.

According to business reporter Charles Gasparino, President Obama is faking his outrage at Wall Street, and his calls for new policies to rein in banks that are "too big to fail" are just pabulum. In reality, Obama has climbed into bed with Wall Street CEOs, giving them what they want so they will support his liberal, big-government agenda.

An in-depth look at the banking sector's rising scrutiny of precious metals investments and the implications for investors looking to safeguard their savings. Written with a mix of expert insights and real-life experiences, this audiobook provides an overview of how banks are monitoring transactions and what options are available if needed. With clear advice on conducting due diligence before investing, listeners will learn to navigate potential risks while taking advantage of rewards that come with securing financial security through real assets.