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Als ein Whistleblower dem Rechercheteam der Süddeutschen Zeitung Tausende Kontodaten der Credit Suisse zuspielt, stoßen die Enthüllungsjournalisten Hannes Munzinger, Frederik Obermaier und Bastian Obermayer auf Diktatoren, Geheimdienstchefs, Könige, Kardinäle und ganz normale Superreiche. Sie alle deponierten Geld in der Schweiz, darunter Geld, das der Allgemeinheit gehört. Manche hatten es in ihren Ländern geraubt, andere wollten dafür keine Steuern zahlen.

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.

Analyzing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds and most incisive cultural commentators capture the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in all its ragged glory. They give listeners an on-the-scene feel for the movement as it unfolds while exploring the heady growth of the protests, considering the lasting changes wrought, and recommending reform.

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.

We all heard so much about the global financial crisis in 2008 - it was in the news every day for many months. Some countries, like Greece and Portugal, were nearly bankrupted, and we heard a lot about Americans losing their homes. Do you wonder why that happened? Do you ever wonder why none of the greedy bankers and stockbrokers are in jail? In this audiobook, Wayne Armitstead describes the history that set us up for the financial crisis, who some of the players were, and what they did or didn’t do that made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.

This book includes three manuscripts: Bitcoin: What You Need to Know About the Cryptocurrency (Amazon best seller); Ethereum: What You Need to Know About the Blockchain-Based Platform; and Blockchain: How Technologies Behind Bitcoin Is Changing Money and Business. Regardless of how much you know about the cryptocurrency phenomenon or whether you are a total newbie, this book will explain the concepts assuming no prior knowledge and will give you everything you need to know.

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.

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.

The Emerging Kingdom explores the relationship between money, the economy, and our personal well-being. It also explores the spiritual realm, free will, and how wildly off-track our opinions can be. It turns out we are running our technologically advanced economy on an outdated operating system. With the right upgrade, we have the potential to live in a new era of prosperity that few imagine possible today.

In this practical, in-depth look at the financial system of America and the "conventional wisdom" many of us are sold all our lives, Luke teaches you how to escape the machine, get your money OUT of the banks, and get it working for YOU.

Viele angehende und sogar bereits erfahrene Trader unterschätzen die wichtige Rolle der Psychologie beziehungsweise der Psyche auf die Entscheidungen beim Daytrading. Dabei nimmt die Trading Psychologie einen überaus wichtigen Stellenwert ein und ist in vielen Fällen für Gewinn oder Verlust beim Aktienhandel, dem CFD Handel und FOREX Trading verantwortlich. Dieses Hörbuch zeigt unter wissenschaftlichem, verhaltenspsychologischem Ansatz, wie Trader die störenden und gleichzeitig typischen Denk - und Verhaltensmuster eliminieren, die für Fehlentscheidungen verantwortlich sind.

This book is about what Mark Carney has called "the social license for financial markets" and how it can point us toward a more sustainable future. Author David Rouch argues that what it reveals contrasts sharply with the usual portrayals of markets as places of unrestrained financial self-interest. Drawing attention to a more complex reality and the presence of justice-focused aspirations in finance can positively impact individual, institutional, and systemic behavior: change, not imposed by regulators, but emerging from the very substance of market relationships.

Todos soñamos con ganar dinero al invertir con criptomonedas. Es algo que puedes hacer realidad con la información adecuada, pero cuyos secretos pocos conocen. Ahora tienes la oportunidad de entrar de lleno en el mundo de la moneda digital con un libro pensado para inversores como tú. Escrito por alguien con experiencia y resultados reales.

WIE KANN ICH INVESTIEREN, wenn ich gar kein Geld übrig habe? Ist Investieren zu riskant? Soll ich Immobilien oder besser Aktien kaufen? Robert T. Kiyosaki hat nahezu alle Fragen schon einmal gehört, wenn es darum geht, wie Sie Ihr Geld am besten investieren sollten. In Rich Dad’s Investmentguide hat er erstmals alle Praxis-Tipps zusammengestellt.

Based on unparalleled access to those involved, and told with compelling pace and drama, The Bank That Lived a Little is the story of one of the most familiar names on the British high street since Big Bang in 1986. Philip Augar describes in detail three decades of boardroom intrigue driven by ruthless ambition, grandiose dreams and a desire for wealth. It is a tale of a struggle for long-term supremacy between rival strategies and their adherents.

Today, the world of finance and investment is open to all those who want to be a part of it, but it can be overwhelming to decipher, especially when it comes to bitcoin, altcoins, and the crypto world. Being an industry full of scammers, it’s important to find trustworthy and balanced information to discover the risks and mitigations before dabbling into the market. By understanding cryptocurrency exchanges, regulations, e-Money wallets, NFTs, and the history behind how it all came to be, you can prepare yourself to make wise financial decisions for a better future.

Wer träumt nicht davon mit 30 oder 40 frühzeitig in den Ruhestand zu gehen und der täglichen Tretmühle den Rücken zuzukehren? Da hilft ein Lottogewinn- doch die Wahrscheinlichkeit liegt leider irgendwo zwischen der von einem Blitz getroffen oder einem Meteoriten erschlagen zu werden. Oder man folgt einem neuen Minimalismus, befreit sich von den Zwängen des Konsumterrors und erreicht finanzielle Unabhängigkeit - und kommt dann mit dem aus, was man hat.

To save the economy and keep Citi afloat in 2008, the government provided huge infusions of cash through multiple bailouts that frustrated and angered the American public. But, as Wall Street Journal writer James Freeman and financial expert Vern McKinley reveal, the 2008 crisis was just one of many disasters Citi has experienced since its founding more than 200 years ago. In Borrowed Time they reveal Citi’s disturbing history of instability and government support. It’s a story that neither Citi nor Washington wants told.

The United States has two separate banking systems today - one serving the well-to-do and another exploiting everyone else. How the Other Half Banks contributes to the growing conversation on American inequality by highlighting one of its prime causes: unequal credit. Mehrsa Baradaran examines how a significant portion of the population, deserted by banks, is forced to wander through a Wild West of payday lenders and check-cashing services to cover emergency expenses and pay for necessities - all thanks to deregulation that began in the 1970s.