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JPMorgan's accounting shell games: who's next?
in Sox First, on March 20, 2010
...gan ended the practice in 2005. The question is how far does this spread? How many other investment banks and financial services firms were doing the same thing? As the FT reports: "JPMorgan'...
Are Macs a no-brainer on TCO?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 19, 2010
... basic logic I ascribe to TCO calculations. David Morgenstern at ZDNet has an interesting post breaking down the results and looking at some of the implications, including an increasing level of ...
Iran: nuclear agenda and crumbling economy.
in Sox First, on March 19, 2010
...orts that Asghar Abolhassani, the deputy economy minister, has confirmed that overdue loans for the banks exceeded $45 billion for the year ending on March 20. The FT says: "That represents a 66%...
Will Ernst & Young get the Andersen treatment?
in Sox First, on March 16, 2010
...t alert financial regulators of problems." Sikka says audits of major companies, particularly banks and financial institutions, are carried out directly by the regulators. But given the perform...
Muhammad Yunus: Godfather of Microcredit
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 12, 2010
...t they could pay back in small installments. This new concept excited the villagers. He even asked banks to help out the villagers who were paying interest rates as high as 200 to 300% to village mone...
Lehman culprits
in Sox First, on March 12, 2010
...llapse could end up in court for years. But it will not answer one key question: who was regulating banks? Why did US regulators pretend things weren't going off the rails? It's been a year a...
Getting started in the digital music world
in Digital Music - The Future, on March 9, 2010
...t yourself going Philadelphia apartments put you in an area of upcoming talent, so if you are breaking out of your parents basement, it might be an idea to check them out. After that you need you...
Seen that? - Capital Predictions for Alternative Energy
in IfEnergy, on March 6, 2010
... national company wanted to develope and implement an alternative energy resource, why wouldn't banks want to help? Recently I came accross an article, http://www.enn.com/alt.html?id=504, that t...
网摘:智利地震后,第三天(37P) 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-03-04
...r Pitch Examples | Pitch Elevator | FastPitches - Main • Appsolutely • Scenepeek • RevoMoto • Web Radio | Spreaker Web Radio ...
Goldman Sachs: bad reputation risk
in Sox First, on March 3, 2010
...ankfein's firm. One question wanted survey participants to compare Goldman to other Wall Street banks — and names rivals JPMorgan Chase, UBS, Bank of America, Citigroup and Barclays. Respond...
网摘:在线援助智利地震灾区的途径方式 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-03-01
...ngLearner - Breaking the Language Barrier • Reddynote • Butter CRM • FaceChipz? | Give 2 Get? • Cellphones Let Shoppers Point, Click and Purchase • All U.S. Android phones to receive An...
Banks block pay change
in Sox First, on March 1, 2010
...being "socialists". The Independent reports: "Chief executives from the world's banks discussed the plans at a secret dinner held at Claridge's, the London hotel, last October,...
When It's Over... Who Keeps the Ring?
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 28, 2010
...for his part, is now suing her, claiming she has a history of persuading men to marry her, and then breaking off the engagement and keeping the ring. Now there's a line of work I never thought t...
Death of American capitalism
in Sox First, on February 27, 2010
...se desrivatives "financial weapons of mass destruction". And for casinos, think of the US banks that were run like gambling houses placing big bets on dangerous risks. The results were disa...
Greece heads to junk status
in Sox First, on February 26, 2010
...en more difficult for the government to cut its budget deficit. Furthermore, it would cripple Greek banks which use all those Greek bonds to get money out of the European Central Bank. A lower rating ...
Banana Republic Is Anything But
in Pretty Things, on February 23, 2010
...;re the gift giver or on the receiving end, you'll now be able to treat your inner snob without breaking the bank! Photo above is from bananarepublic.com . ...
Greenspan caused financial crisis: economists
in Sox First, on February 24, 2010
...ich had been put in place during the Great Depression to protect the public. Summers helped turn US banks into casinos. The worry is that he is now Obama's chief economics adviser. Greenspan has ...
A Moral Conscience for Bankers?
in Bizinformer, on February 22, 2010
... and ethics. But it's an argument that Stephen Green, chairman of HSBC - one of the biggest banks in the world - makes in his new book about banking: Good Value: Reflections on Money, Morality ...
Did Toyota stop traffic safety regulators?
in Sox First, on February 20, 2010
... What does Toyota have in common with the credit squeeze? Was the slack oversight of banks that resulted in recession echoed in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 's slack mo...
The American way: socialism for the rich
in Sox First, on February 19, 2010
...ll it socialism for the wealthy. That says the United States is being controlled by an oligopoly of banks and broking houses. It's a point made by Simon Johnson, former chief economist of the In...
Wal Mart and the birth of the new consumer
in Sox First, on February 19, 2010
...lls us that the recession has changed consumers. With high unemployment and lack of credit from the banks, they have become more cost conscious. At the beginning of last year, I did a blog entry wa...
Seen that? - Office Revolution
in Web 2.0, on February 18, 2010
...s over 4 minutes to load on my old Pentium III, while GMail loads in [...] Read More *Breaking news* : Zimbra aquired by Yahoo Web 2.0 Zim...
Seen that? - Ernst & Young: Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Holds a Competitive Advantage
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 17, 2010
... they are outsourcing most of their back office workis the bank industry particularly international banks. Sameera Anand recently wrote an article which was focused on outsourcing for the banking indu...
Greece: the worst is yet to come
in Sox First, on February 17, 2010
...opean parliament wants EU authorities to investigate the role of Goldman Sachs and other investment banks in hiding the debt. The worrying part is that we haven't seen the end of this and that th...
New Credit Card Rules Don't Mean Squat for Businesses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on February 15, 2010
...'ll still be working under the old set of rules. Jusko says the news isn't all bad because banks are going to have to look elsewhere now to replace profits they were making off of personal con...
网摘:Lamborghini Builds 4,000th Murcielago 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-02-14
...Integrate Facebook, Twitter, and Buzz into Your Gmail • TypeFront • Watch Your Money | WalletSpy • konsrtr.com - discover music close to you • Traffic Light Feedback ~ Quick, Efficient Cus...
Boom time for lobbyists in recession
in Sox First, on February 13, 2010
...onomy is in dire straits as corporations cut spending and jobs. Unemployment is not going down, and banks aren't lending money. But one industry is booming: lobbying. According to the non-profit ...
Why Greek debt is contagious
in Sox First, on February 13, 2010
...ing on to Spain and Italy is another matter ... The real worry is the banking system. Some European banks hold part of the Greek debt and, if still saddled with unrecognised losses from the subprime c...
Google Lowers Termination Fees on the NexusOne
in The Gadgets Weblog, on February 12, 2010
... to pay $350 to it! Following a federal inquiry investigating unfair charges consumers face when breaking their service early, Google knocked $200 off the fee. However consumers who break their ser...
The increasing role of philanthropy advisors
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on February 12, 2010
... the role of philanthropy advisor is played by accountants, family offices, law firms and private banks. Due to increasing demand of clients we are witnessing development of offerings from specialis...
网摘:Orion Nebula (67-megapixel) Full 341MB Version 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-02-11
...e Buzz is brilliant, Facebook just lost half its value. • Hulu Could Still Launch On The iPad • Iran obstructing links to outside world, opposition members say • Integrating Facebook Chat Eve...
The looming commercial real estate crisis
in Sox First, on February 11, 2010
...ght Panel is warning that a wave of defaults on commercial real estate loans next year could see US banks losing $300 million. According to the report, about $1.4 trillion in commercial real estate lo...
Seen that? - The Holidays Are Coming
in Latina Viva, on February 8, 2010
...a very Merry Christmas full of love, laughter, and blessings. We have enjoyed being your source for breaking news and info on spam, viruses, malware, and how to fight them. We pledge to continue that ...
Seen that? - iControl Unveils Home Monitoring Products
in The Wired Home Weblog, on February 8, 2010
... business alive. You also need to market your business to as many people as possible, all without breaking a sweat or spending too much on spreading the word about your business. Lastly, [...] Read M...
网摘:Final Fantasy XIII 中文版即将发布 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-02-08
...he Story - Episode 2: Display & 3D Framework • Tax banks to discourage systemic-risk creation, not to fund bailouts • Walt Mossberg, David Carr And Michael Arrington Talk iPad With Charlie R...
Is Europe headed for a Depression?
in Sox First, on February 8, 2010
...ssets. As this pressure mounts, we'll see cracks appear also in the private sector. Significant banks and large hedge funds have been selling insurance against default by European sovereigns. As c...
网摘:The Web Celeb 25 (2010) 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-02-07
...arch blogs with interesting implications for analyst relations • EXCLUSIVE Breaking News : Windows Phone 7 Details Emerge From The Depths • Looks Like Google May Have A Super Bowl Commercial •...
How long will it take to restore trust?
in Sox First, on February 7, 2010
... Earlier this month, I did a blog entry on how trust in banks has eroded completely. Now, columnist Jason Zweig from The Wall Street Journal says it might take some time before that trust co...
Saving Money with Bank Accounts
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on February 6, 2010
...pefully, though, you have also thought about how to save money and get the best interest rates. Banks right now are very competitive on their interest rates. In order for you to get the best, you w...
Seen that? - Researchers Look To The Sea For Latest Diabetes Treatment
in Daily Diabetic, on February 5, 2010
...s into mice by enclosing the genes in teensy little bubbles. The genes were then 'freed' by breaking the bubbles with sound waves. What could this mean for diabetes in humans? The technique is...
Carbon and credit derivatives link
in Sox First, on February 4, 2010
...by allowing companies to hedge a price over the longer term. Bloomberg reports: "Masters says banks must be allowed to lead the way if a mandatory carbon-trading system is going to help save the...
Jaguar Celebrates its 75th and We Celebrate a Love Affair
in carzz.org, on February 3, 2010
...and the heart of a sports car, followed by the new XK coupe and convertible and recently the ground-breaking XJ sedan. Together they continue a tradition that began fifty years ago when the lineup fir...
Trust, banks and Davos
in Sox First, on February 1, 2010
... showed the financial crisis had eroded trust. Few trust governments, corporations and particularly banks. No kidding? They had to send a reporter to Davos to find that out? The Times let's us kn...
UN calls for cyber war treaty
in Sox First, on January 31, 2010
... attacks are on the rise. Essential services like energy, telecommunications and finance, including banks, will be on the front line of these attacks. It will be worse than a tsunami or earthquake. Al...
Seen that? - The art of a Chief Supply Chain Officer
in Supplychainer, on January 31, 2010
...: Chief Risk Officer Sox First With the world's banks bleeding from their over-exposure to bone-headed investments and bad loans, the latest hot job...
Income inequality kills
in Sox First, on January 30, 2010
... can start to see why the Obama administration has now taken the populist line of bank bashing. The banks should be careful because it could be a battle that they will struggle to win. If they're ...
One in five Americans report hunger
in Sox First, on January 29, 2010
... the other group in America, the bankers rolling in bonuses. The Wall Street Journal reports that banks are creating ways to boost overall employee compensation while maintaining the appearance of p...
President Obama's State of the Union Speech Promises Help for Entrepreneurs
in TJ's Weblog, on January 28, 2010
...ness owners in places like Allentown, Pennsylvania, or Elyria, Ohio, you find out that even though banks on Wall Street are lending again, they are mostly lending to bigger companies. But financing re...
Paddy Power offers odds on 2010 sales of Apple iPad
in The Gambling Weblog, on January 28, 2010
...h just a bigger iPhone, internet bookies PaddyPower have begun to offer odds on the new technology breaking records and changing history , with odds of 11/4 given for sales in 2010 being between 2 mi...
RFID Tag breaks one dollar price barrier
in The RFID Weblog, on January 25, 2010
...ologies which has released rugged identification tags for steel, concrete, pallets and other assets breaking all price barriers. Here RFID, bar code and tag in human readable format have been clubbed ...
Security status for AIG
in Sox First, on January 25, 2010
...rs, were part of a massive conspiracy that kept US taxpayers in the dark. And another sign that the banks are running the US government. AIG funneled over $90 billion of taxpayer bailout funds to vari...
The Swedish model for US banks
in Sox First, on January 25, 2010
... And so with the banks, as reported by The Guardian , spending millions lobbying to stop the Obama administration from bringing them into line. They spent $26 million lobbying last year and you ...
Seen that? - Offshore outsourcing sees continued rise
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on January 24, 2010
... useless. The fact is, you just don't look through the free stuff [...] Read More Banks Expected to Continue Offshore Outsourcing Growth The Outsourcing Weblog ...
Age quake and the new normal
in Sox First, on January 24, 2010
Let's just stop thinking for a moment about recession, job losses and government deficits created by trillion dollar rescue packages. Instead, we are looking at a future of low productivity, rising public spending, more big government and skills shortages. These are the problems of an ag...
Seven time bombs for the economy
in Sox First, on January 24, 2010
...9;s worked that one out yet. 4. We don't have the tools for recovery. Traditionally, central banks have lowered interest rates to stimulate growth following a recession. It's impossible to ...
Goldman Sachs calls in the sniffer dogs
in Sox First, on January 23, 2010
... Relations between the banks, the US Government and the public are now in new and dangerous territory with the New York Post reporting that Goldman Sachs used police barricades and called in bo...
网摘:Gold 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-01-22
...enter • Meet The New YouTube: Less Clutter, Easier Search, And No More Stars • At Hulu, 'free' may soon turn into 'fee' • Mozilla Delivers Firefox 3.6 to Millions of Users •...
The Supremes suck up to big business
in Sox First, on January 22, 2010
...dn't get any worse. The spirit of George W lives on!! Soon US taxpayers will hear more from big banks and pharmaceutical companies about their preferred candidates for office with the extraordinar...
God in their sights
in Sox First, on January 22, 2010
...d John dealing with Jesus as "the light of the world." The company has claimed it is not breaking the law, despite US military rules specifically prohibiting the proselytizing of any religi...
Warning signs from China
in Sox First, on January 21, 2010
...he Chinese government signaled that this week when Chinese banking authorities instructed the major banks to curb their lending . That's because credit growth in China (i.e. the number of loans e...
Winter adventure can also be full of fun
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 20, 2010
...ure fun and you would definitely enjoy it in the snow as compared to summers. Bike or hike the Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail You could bike along this 21-mile trail through the Coast Range. The ...
Sorry is the hardest word for bankers
in Sox First, on January 19, 2010
...ow to $10 trillion over the next decade. And it's perfectly given the way the over-leveraged US banks came close to destroying the global economy But sorry is the hardest word to say on Wall Stre...
Financial crisis and moral bankruptcy
in Sox First, on January 18, 2010
... Wall Street banks and securities firms are set for record levels of bonuses at $145 billion after creating the financial meltdown, the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression where t...
Review of Think Again by Sydney Finkelstein, Jo Whitehead and Andrew Campbell
in Sox First, on January 15, 2010
... can be misleading. For example, in August 2008 Lehman Brothers was in big trouble like many other banks. CEO Dick Fuld refused to sell, believing he could ride it out. He had done this in other cris...
网摘:Nexus One Review 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-01-09
• Nexus One Review • Ion add-on to equip iPhone with full Qwerty keyboard • Capcom Reveals Weak Zack & Wiki Sales, Talks 'Tough' Wii Market • Intel CEO shows first Moorestown smartphone • Apple plans new prototype store in downtown Palo Alto • ideone.com • Feelinq - Ho...
网摘:Riding The Jaguar Motorcycl 等 ...
in Wangtam, on 2010-01-08
...ite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards • Breaking Up in a Digital Fishbowl • Android 2.1's Best Features in Screenshots • Installing Wine on Mac OS X • Pi calculated to 're...
Breaking the glass ceiling
in Sox First, on January 5, 2010
Female hedge fund managers outperform their male counterparts, according to new research published here . According to that study, female hedge fund managers achieved a 9% return compared with a 6% return for the overall group. Similarly in the annus horrilus of 2008, female-managed funds ...
Seen that? - Run Linux Without A Hard Drive!!!
in HackITLinux, on January 2, 2010
...es, worms, Trojans and other problems because malicious hackers tend to confine their activities to breaking into the software with the largest installed base. This reasoning is applied to defend Wind...
Seen that? - Bush to Tax Wi-Fi (or Not...)
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 2, 2010
...tions of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shareholders are suing Enron's investment banks including Merrill Lynch, Barclays and Credit Suisse. They trusted the banks, and the [...] Rea...
Five lessons we need to learn from 2009
in Sox First, on January 2, 2010
...t quickly. If anything with the level of debt sloshing around in the system and with the refusal of banks to lend money, things could get worse. Nobel prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says the...
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