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Whether you're cramming for a test, prepping for a job interview or just expanding your already awesome knowledge, you need the facts. Finance Facts. Each episode presents a single topic, typically lasting just a few minutes. Presenter Dave Coker has over 25 years of Investment Banking and Financial Services experience, starting on Wall Street with Dow Jones in 1987, Dave moved to Deutsche Bank in 1992 where he spent the bulk of his career. Still with Deutsche Bank, Dave relocated to Europe in the late 1990s, later taking positions with ABN AMRO and Moody’s. Dave joined London’s University of Westminster in 2017 and quickly realised today’s students prefer to learn digitally, rather than by reading books. The problem with learning digitally is often fundamental financial concepts explored in the context of a broader topic. Dave’s podcasts allows listeners to learn necessary financial facts. This helps sitting an exam, being interviewed for a job or just expanding your knowledge. KNOW YOUR FACTS!! Finance facts.

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    What are the Bulge Bracket Banks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 1:40


    Ok now Bulge Bracket Banksis a banking industry term you’ll run acrossfrom time to timeso it’s important you know about it Let’s go!

    What is Pump and dump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 2:00


    Wow Pump and dump sounds sorta criminal. And it is! But we do have to talk about it so you’ll know what it is. So let’s go!

    What is a Neobank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 1:29


    When looking at the banking space you’ll often hear the phrase Neobank. So we’re gonna discuss and make sure you’re up to speed. Let’s go!

    What is Reg NMS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 1:32


    So, Reg NMS is a very important financial regulation in The United States that has impact on trading so you need to know about it. Let’s go!

    What is Wholesale Banking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 0:57


    Ok now Wholesale Banking is a very important part of the banking business so you need to know what it is. Let's discuss!

    What is a Bank Holding Company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 1:38


    Ok now Bank Holding Companies are an important part of modern banking, so you clearly need to know a little about them. Let’s go!

    What is Transaction banking ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 1:36


    Ok a very important concept from the banking space is Transaction banking. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it. Let’s go!

    What is a Universal Bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 1:38


    Ok now, the phrase Universal Bank is an important concept from the banking space you need to be aware of so we’re gonna briefly discuss it. Let's go!

    What is a Specialist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 2:18


    Ok now Specialist is an interesting term from the market space. so we need to discuss it. Let’s go!

    What is a Bucket shop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 1:12


    An excellent term from the regulatory space you really need to know about is Bucket Shop. so let’s chat about it!

    What is a Spread Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 2:01


    Ok now an interesting topic straight from the trading space is Spread Trade. So we’re gonna chat briefly about it. Let’s go!

    What is National best bid and offer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 1:39


    An excellent topic from the regulatory space is National best bid and offer. So let’s briefly discuss it!

    What is Relationship banking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 2:04


    A phrase straight from the banking space you need to be to be familiar with is Relationship Banking, so we’re gonna chat about it. Let’s go!

    What is Deposit Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 1:49


    Ok an excellent topic from the banking space you need to now about is Deposit Insurance. So we’re gonna talk about it briefly. Let’s go!

    What is an Equity Swap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 2:08


    Wow the term Equity Swap is sorta of obscure, but its an interesting financial technique used to structure cash flows and reduce risk. So let’s talk about it!

    What is Regulation FD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 1:43


    A great topic straight from the regulatory space is Regulation FD. So we’re gonna have to talk about it. Let’s go!

    What is Financial Spread Betting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 1:42


    Now a very fascinating but somewhat obscure topic you should know something about is Financial Spread Betting. So we’re going to briefly discuss it. Let’s go!

    What is The Carry Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 1:43


    ok The Carry Trade is another trading technique you should be aware of. So let’s discuss!

    What is Scalping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 1:43


    All right a totally excellent topic from trading is Scalping. You do need to know something about it. So let’s go!

    What is a Financial Analyst?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 1:49


    Now Financial Analyst is a phrase you might hear from time to time, so you should know more than a little bit about what it is. So let’s go!

    What is a Contract for Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 1:18


    All right now Contracts for Difference are an area you really should know about, so we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

    What is Contrarian Investing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 2:18


    Contrarian Investing is a termcommonly heardin the investing industry so its important you know what it isLet’s go!

    What is Price Action Trading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 1:49


    Oh boy, another fascinating topic from the trading space is price action trading so you just know we’re gonna talk about it. Let’s go!

    What is a Pattern Day Trader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 1:29


    Ok the phrase Pattern Day Trader has more to it than the words suggest, so we’re gonna discuss it and make sure you’re informed. Let’s go!

    What is Swing Trading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 1:30


    Now Swing Trading is somewhat obscure but its another trading technique you should know about. So let’s go!

    What is Day Trading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 2:06


    Ok now while the phrase Day Trading is sorta self evident there are details and nuances you really should know so we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

    What is Regulation T?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 1:27


    Oh boy now we’re gonna talk about a very interesting phrase from the regulatory space - Regulation T. Let’s go!

    What is a Time Series?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 1:31


    Ok now Time Series is a term you’ll commonly hear when discussing Econometrics. So we’re gonna briefly talk about it. Let’s go!

    What is Securities research?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 1:20


    Here we go, securities research is an excellent topic that many investment professional undertake. So of course we’re gonna talk about it!

    What is The Back Office?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 1:28


    Oh boy The Back Office is another important Term from the investment banking space, so its important you know about it. Let’s go!

    What is The Middle Office?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 1:17


    Ok now The Middle Office is another major part of a modern investment bank, so you really have to know something about it. Let’s go!

    What is the Front Office?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 1:37


    All right a great topic from the Investment Banking space is the phrase the Front Office. So let’s talk it!

    What is Fund Accounting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 2:21


    Ok now Fund Accounting is a type of accounting often used by non profits or perhaps governments. So let’s talk about it.

    What is The SP 500 Dividend Aristocrats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 1:39


    The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats are a group of companies that increase their dividends every year.

    What are Mid cap stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 1:50


    Wow Mid cap stocks are a fantastic topic to discuss and something you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!

    What are Large cap stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 1:54


    Wow Large cap stocks are an excellent topic to discuss and something you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!

    What is Fund Administration?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 1:50


    Ok now Fund Administration is a term you might not often hear, but its a fascinating function and one you need to know about. So let’s go!

    What is Crowdfunding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 1:45


    Wow a very interesting term you’ll run across from time to time is Crowdfunding. So let’s talk about it!

    What is IFRS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 2:03


    Ok, IFRS is an excellent topic from the accounting space to discuss and one you should be familiar with. So let’s go!

    What is a Venture Round?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 2:11


    A really fascinating term from the Venture Capital space is Venture Round. So let’s talk about it and you’ll know what’s up!

    What is a Trustee?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 1:51


    Ok a Trustee is an important part of many financial structures, so it’s important you have an idea what it means. Let’s go!

    What is are Small cap stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 1:35


    When discussing the equity markets you’ll often hear talk of small cap stocks. So let’s find out what they are!

    What is Financial Risk Management?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 1:50


    Ok, Financial Risk Management is a phrase often heard in finance, so you’ll need to understand what it is. Let’s go!

    What is a Price wage spiral?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 1:42


    Gosh now Price wage spiral is a very timely topic one that is often in the news. So let’s talk about it!

    What is The Business Cycle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 1:30


    Ok you’ll often hear mention of the Business Cycle in the news, so we need to make sure you’re comfortable talking about it. Let’s go!

    What is The Philips curve ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 1:25


    All right now, the Phillips Curve is often discussed with respect to the US economy so its best you know what it is. Let’s go!

    What is Gross National Product?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 1:15


    Now Gross National Product Is a phrase you’ll sometimes hear When talking about a Nation’s economy. So we should discuss it.

    What is a Structured Product?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 1:32


    Ok now Structured Products are very useful and interesting financial instruments. So we need to talk about them!

    What is a Merchant Bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 0:05


    Now Merchant Bank is a phrase you’ll hear from time to time when discussing the business of banking, so we have to briefly discuss it. Let’s go!

    What is are The Greeks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 1:31


    Ok now The Greeks are mentioned very often in finance, in particular when discussing certain derivatives. So you gotta know about the phrase. Let’s go!

    What is Fractional Reserve Banking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 2:07


    Ok now Fractional Reserve Banking is often in the news, and because it seems most people don’t really understand it you need to know something about the topic. So let’s go!

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