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Many top European bankers did not do themselves any favors when pressed on the private credit bust, preferring to hide behind semantics or deflect at every chance. One who stood out was Deutsch Bank's vice chair of global macro who bluntly stated if it wasn't for Iran the private credit crisis would be all anyone would be talking about right now. For whatever the political spin among the rest of them, European bank balance sheets don't lie. Wait until you see what they've been up to. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------With credit market developments escalating even more, and major market moves accompanying them, we're going to go over where everything stands but also look forward at the potential scenarios coming out of what continues to look like a global bust. To watch a replay of our webinar, click below. https://youtube.com/live/dkgSJvjWs5M?feature=shareTo take advantage of our limited-time Eurodollar University subscription offer to get access to all EDU materials, reports, and data, visit the link below:https://www.eurodollar.university/webinar-offer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Think private credit fears are overblown? Think again, says Deutschehttps://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/think-private-credit-fears-are-overblown-think-again-says-deutsche-20260327-p5zj5nPrivate Credit Jitters Put European Banking Chiefs on Defensehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/private-credit-jitters-put-european-banking-chiefs-on-defenseECB to Start Fresh Checks on Banks' Private Credit Exposureshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-24/ecb-to-start-fresh-checks-on-banks-exposure-to-private-creditGerman Business Outlook Sinks as Iran Puts Recovery ‘on Ice'https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/german-business-outlook-sinks-as-iran-war-puts-recovery-on-icehttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Taking the Red Pill of Personal FinanceHave you ever felt like you're playing a game where the rules are hidden, the goalposts are moving, and the referee is an algorithm you can't talk to? Welcome to the world of modern lending. Many investors think a "good" FICO score is the golden ticket to funding, but the reality is much more complex. On this episode of The Note Closers Show, we are joined by the "Morpheus" of the credit world, Merrill Chandler from GetFundable.com. Merrill has spent over 30 years deconstructing the "Black Box" of banking to reveal that what we've been told about credit repair is often a lie. If you're tired of hitting a ceiling with your capital and want to understand how the world's largest banks actually "grade" your financial profile, this episode is your red pill moment.The Blueprint for Absolute FundabilityThe Fallacy of Credit Repair vs. Fundability: Most people focus on credit repair—deleting negative items to boost a three-digit score. However, Merrill explains that banks don't just look at your score; they look at "fundability." You can have an 800 score and still be denied because your "internal behavioral data" suggests you are a high-risk borrower. Fundability is about aligning your financial behavior with the specific algorithms (like FICO 10T and FICO 40) that banks use to automate approvals.Cracking the "Black Box" of Tier 1 Banks: Large institutions like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America use sophisticated Artificial Intelligence to evaluate borrowers. This AI analyzes up to 40 different data points—not just your payment history. These points include how often you use your credit, the types of accounts you hold, and even how your name and address appear across various databases. If your data is "noisy" or inconsistent, the algorithm flags you as a risk, regardless of your score.The Shift to Trended Data (FICO 10T): We are currently seeing a massive shift in the lending industry toward "Trended Data." While older models took a snapshot of your credit at a single moment, the new FICO 10T model looks back at 24 to 30 months of historical behavior. It tracks whether you are "transacting" (paying off balances monthly) or "revolving" (carrying debt). Banks are now prioritizing "transactors" and punishing those who carry balances, even if they make their payments on time.Optimizing Your "Financial Digital Silhouette": Every time you interact with a bank, you leave a digital footprint. To get the massive credit lines needed for real estate investing, you must curate this silhouette. This involves cleaning up your "LexusNexus" and "SageStream" reports, ensuring your identity is synchronized across all bureaus, and strategically managing your credit utilization. Merrill emphasizes that "optimizing" your profile is about speaking the bank's language so the computer says "Yes" before a human even looks at the application.Strategic Mapping for 7-Figure Capacity: Building a million-dollar credit capacity isn't an overnight process; it's a strategic climb. Merrill discusses the importance of having a "Credit Bible"—a structured path that moves you from personal credit strength into high-limit business lines. By following a proven sequence of "borrower behaviors," investors can move from being "credit-seeking" (which scares banks) to "fundable" (which makes banks compete for your business).Stop Guessing, Start Getting FundedThe days of "faking it until you make it" with a high credit score are over. As Merrill shared today, the money is out there—trillions of dollars are waiting for borrowers who know how to present themselves correctly to the algorithms. Don't let a "noisy" profile or a misunderstanding of trended data stand between you and your next big deal. Head over to Merrill360.com to take the first step toward total financial transparency. It's time to stop being a "borrower" and start being "fundable." Watch the Original Video HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!

With cash payments in the UK plummeting to just 9%, Rob argues that the transition to Central Bank Digital Currencies isn't about convenience. It's about absolute control. From the "programmable money" that can be frozen or expired at a whim to the hidden transaction fees lining the pockets of banking giants, this is a raw look at how your financial freedom is being dismantled and what you must do right now to protect your wealth. BEST MOMENTS "The system is tricking you into handing over full control of your wealth for the price of convenience" "The Bank of England is designing a digital pound that could be programmable, meaning they could make money expire, they could limit what you spend" "Once cash is gone, there is no turning back and the control shifts to the governments and central banks fully and permanently. So resist, diversify, protect your wealth, care about cash, and support small business." Exclusive community & resources:   For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School →⁠ ⁠⁠https://money.school⁠   And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  →⁠ ⁠⁠https://robmoore.live/mms⁠ 

Grief is a deeply human experience that touches every part of our lives. In this episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the nuanced process of grieving and the powerful distinction between acceptance and approval. Many people struggle with the idea that accepting a loss, change, or difficult reality means agreeing with it, but acceptance simply means acknowledging what is, so we can move forward with compassion and presence.This conversation invites you into a gentle reflection on the many forms grief can take. While grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, it can also arise through life transitions, changing relationships, unmet expectations, identity shifts, or letting go of versions of ourselves we once held. By expanding our understanding of grief, we create more room for honesty, healing, and self-compassion.✨ Stay Connected with Shots of Serenity ✨Thank you so much for tuning in! If today's episode resonated, please share it with someone you love and subscribe on your favorite platform — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or Google Play.

Alex Thorn breaks down the hidden war between Wall Street and crypto, and the picture is far bigger than price. In this conversation, he explains why banks are quietly building on crypto rails while their lobbyists work to slow the industry down, why retail has checked out even as institutions keep leaning in, and why Bitcoin may be entering a phase most investors still do not understand. He also lays out why crypto suddenly feels “boring,” why that may actually be a sign of deeper adoption, and why the next major catalyst for Bitcoin could come from AI, autonomous agents, and the growing need for digitally scarce money in a world drowning in digital abundance. If you want the bigger macro, policy, and technology picture behind what's happening in crypto right now, this is the interview to watch.

While the world is distracted by war, the real transformation is happening inside the global financial system. Andy Schectman returns for the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating shift away from traditional banking. Private lending has surged past 15% of the market, taking share directly from banks—and potentially driving recent moves to loosen banking regulations, freeing up over $60 billion in new lending power, while increasing systemic risk.At the same time, private equity is abandoning software and SaaS in favor of hard assets like energy, telecom, physical metals and other hard assets—signaling a major pivot toward infrastructure and control of real-world systems.This is a deep, no-nonsense discussion on where capital is moving, why it matters, and what it signals about the true direction of the global economy.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

60 congressional staffers packed a room to hear why Bitcoin should be tax-free for everyday purchases. BPI joined a major Hill briefing on de minimis with Coinbase, Block, and River, drawing bipartisan interest from tax staffers who've never dealt with crypto lobbyists before. The team also unpacks the CoinCenter litigation setback, a quick win against Kentucky's self-custody threat, and why the stablecoin yield fight might need to wait. Ken Egan gives a geopolitical read on US-Iran tensions.

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Alan is joined by Jack Minahan from Henry Schein Practice Transitions for a deep dive into the modern landscape of dental practice sales, recorded live at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The conversation moves past the outdated stereotypes of the transition industry, with Jack providing a data-driven look at why private practice ownership remains the dominant model despite the high-profile growth of DSOs. They explore the critical "replaceability" factor for clinicians, the strategic timing of technology investments, and how "goodwill" functions as the lifeblood of a practice's value. From navigating real estate hurdles to the necessity of an emergency exit plan, this episode provides a practical roadmap for dentists at any stage of their career to protect their most valuable professional asset. I. Introduction Live from Chicago: Recording at McCormick Place during the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. Meet Jack Minahan: Transition specialist at Henry Schein Practice Transitions. The "Face" of Transitions: Moving past the stereotype of the veteran broker to modern, data-driven expertise. II. The Current State of Dental Sales Who is Selling?: Most sellers are in their 50s and 60s looking for retirement, but younger doctors are seeking lifestyle changes. The DSO Myth vs. Reality: * National data shows ~13% DSO ownership vs. 87% private ownership. Banks are still lending 100% of purchase prices to qualified private buyers. Ownership Trends: Younger doctors (10 years out or less) are leaning toward associateship, while veterans remain the primary owners. III. Preparing Your Practice for Sale The Value of Cash Flow: Why "Cash is King" regardless of how dated the wallpaper might be. Replaceability: The difficulty of selling a practice where the owner performs highly specialized procedures (implants, ortho) that a buyer may not be trained in. To Tech or Not to Tech?: Short-term (0–5 years): Avoid massive debt; focus on small aesthetic wins (paint, flooring). Long-term (10+ years): Invest in technology to stay competitive and efficient. IV. Navigating the Transition Process The Timeline: From finding a buyer to closing typically takes 3–18 months. Valuation & Appraisal: Analyzing new patient counts, hygiene retention, and overhead. Real Estate Realities: The difference between owning a standalone building versus leasing in a retail hub. Goodwill: Defining the "un-pinnable" value of patient relationships and reputation. V. Closing Thoughts The Power of a Plan: Why having an "emergency exit plan" is vital even if you aren't ready to retire. Resources: How to find a Henry Schein representative in your specific region. Some links from the show: Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Frank, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

On the Balance Sheet hits its 50th episode and the guys are joined by DCG's Jeff Croteau to parse through recent yield curve movements, the March Fed meeting, and Q1 ALCO themes.  The trio delve into why ALCOs need to understand their balance sheet needs and be opportunistic when rates are volatile, look inward first when assessing your funding game plan, as well as recent lending discussions and how pricing/volume trends may influence your NII levels in 2026 and beyond.For more insights and ideas, visit DCG at DarlingConsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Eddie and Jason Williams, filling in for Rocky, talk with the Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer about Opening Day, John Matarese about deals on Reds tickets, Steve Goodin on the brawl at the Banks after the Reds game, ABC News' Alex Stone about nationwide TSA agent call-outs, and KJ Blattenbauer on PR issues with Southwest Airlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie and Jason Williams, filling in for Rocky, talk with the Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer about Opening Day, John Matarese about deals on Reds tickets, Steve Goodin on the brawl at the Banks after the Reds game, ABC News' Alex Stone about nationwide TSA agent call-outs, and KJ Blattenbauer on PR issues with Southwest Airlines.

Eddie and Jason, filling in for Rocky, talk with political analyst Steve Goodin about the chaos and violence that occurred on the Banks following the Reds' Opening Day game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie and Jason, filling in for Rocky, talk with political analyst Steve Goodin about the chaos and violence that occurred on the Banks following the Reds' Opening Day game.

Tether is finally conducting an audit, and the CLARITY Act is shaping up to be a dud for stablecoins. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Jay Patel, Founder of Lygos Finance, joins us to talk about tremors in private credit markets and how they might affect bitcoin-backed credit markets, and Blockspace podcaster Gwart hops on to discuss crypto's year of soul-searching. We also dive into Tether's first-ever audit, why the banks beat crypto in the latest draft of the CLARITY Act, and the emergence of a new Bitcoin client. Finally, we break down the incredible story of the unlikely hiding place for an Irish Drug dealer's bitcoin stash. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Tether seeks first Big Four audit vs Circle. • Banks beat crypto in CLARITY Act. • Irish authorities seized 500 BTC from dealer. • Private credit faces risks as Blue Owl, others alter redemptions. • New Bitcoin client makes the “conservative case” for BTC Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:35 Tether audit 16:30 CLARITY Act update 28:44 Gwart 47:07 Jay Patel from Lygos on Private Credit 1:02:18 New Bitcoin software client 1:12:10 Irish weed dealer's BTC gets seized

Amanda Whitcroft, Founder of WhitcroftPR, joined me to break down crypto's wild ride into a bear market—and what comes next.Topics: - Crypto bear market - Michael Saylor and Strategy's risk - Crypto legislation - Banks vs Stablecoin yield - MemecoinsBrought to you by

French authorities have launched a corruption investigation centered on Fabrice Aidan, a former French diplomat whose name surfaced in more than 200 documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. As part of that probe, investigators searched the Paris offices of the Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild, where Aidan worked after his diplomatic career. The documents include emails Aidan allegedly sent between 2010 and 2016 from both personal and United Nations accounts, with some reportedly containing confidential UN Security Council briefings and sensitive diplomatic material shared with Epstein.The investigation is focused on potential bribery and corruption involving a foreign public official, raising serious questions about how Epstein may have leveraged high-level political access in Europe. Aidan has denied any wrongdoing, while French authorities have already conducted an internal review involving dozens of interviews and are considering further legal or disciplinary action. The scandal has also drawn attention to broader ties between Epstein and figures connected to the Rothschild banking network, including years-long correspondence with CEO Ariane de Rothschild, further intensifying scrutiny of how financial and diplomatic circles intersected with Epstein's operations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:French arm of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild searched by authorities in Epstein-related probe | The Independent

2026-03-25 | UPDATES #154 | The economy is where the detail gets most technically damning. And here, Naki provides something Zygar's op-ed gestures at but doesn't fully document: the forensic evidence from inside the Russian financial system itself. In February 2026, the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting — known by its Russian acronym CMAKP — formally registered what it called a latent banking crisis. This is not an opposition think-tank. As Naki stresses: "This is an organisation maximally close to the authorities. The brother of Defence Minister Belousov works there. It publishes real economic data." And by its own formal criteria, the share of problem assets in the Russian banking system exceeded 10 percent. A crisis — described as "latent" because the state is actively concealing it. Banks are restructuring hopeless loans rather than writing them off. State banks are not being allowed to go bankrupt. The statistics are being massaged.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Mikhail Zygar / New York Times — "For Putin, the War in Iran Changed Everything" (March 25, 2026)Mikhail Zygar / The Last Pioneer (Substack) — "When the Internet Disappears" (March 19, 2026)Mykhailo Naki — "PUTIN IS LOSING — AND HE KNOWS IT. The Kremlin for the First Time Thought About an Exit from the War" (YouTube, March 25, 2026)Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) — "Iran War Won't Save Putin's Crumbling Economy" (March 3, 2026)Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) — "From Tehran to Donbas: What the Iran War Means for Russia and Ukraine" (March 2026)Mikhail Khodorkovsky / Ukraine Today — "The Iran War Is Good for Putin — But Not Good Enough" (March 20, 2026)Russia Matters (Harvard Kennedy School) — "Russia Analytical Report, March 9–16, 2026"Fortune — "Putin is the real winner in Trump's Iran war as it puts Russian oil back on the map" (March 23, 2026)----------

A mid-market company with dozens of bank accounts shouldn't have to deploy a small army to figure out where its money is. But for most commercial banking clients, that's still the reality because the systems tracking it haven't kept up. Banks know this. Most of their commercial clients know this. The gap between what legacy infrastructure can deliver and what today's treasury teams actually need has been widening for years, and the banks that aren't solving it are starting to lose ground to those that are. KeyBank and Qolo are building a way out of that problem. Bennie Pennington, Head of Embedded Banking at KeyBank, and Patricia Montesi, CEO of Qolo, joined Tearsheet to talk about how they designed and launched a real-time virtual account management platform together — and what it's already proving in the market.

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Sen. Banks joins the show right after the latest SAVE Act vote in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Bayston, Head of digital assets at Franklin Templeton, joined me to discuss the firms tokenization strategy and the future of finance.Topics: - Franklin's Benji technology and Tokenization initiatives - Tokenization market outlook - Binance partnership - Future of Finance - Permissioned vs Public blockchains - Clarity Act and Crypto Regulation impact Brought to you by

The U.S. under Donald Trump has been redrawing its map of allies in Latin America…and not every country has made the cut. At the recent Shield of the Americas Summit, representatives from 12 Latin American countries, handpicked by U.S. President Donald Trump, convened to discuss joint security and anti-cartel operations. In today's episode, I recap the summit and discuss the implications for expats and investors across the region. I'll dive into where political capital is currently flowing, and how this realignment will shape the future of Latin America. Enjoy today's episode! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Tune in as I break down Trump's plan for Latin America, and the second-order effects of controlling crime and cartels. Which countries are most aligned with the United States? Which Latin American countries are investable now, and where is the region going in the next decade?Hear my thoughts on why Chile was represented by President-elect José Antonio Kast, leaving the current administration out in the cold.   Learn why who wasn't invited may matter more than who was—and what that signals for the future of Latin America. STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 398: Ecuador: Can One Man Lead a Nation Into a New Era?  391: Davos: What Trump and Carney's Speeches Really Mean 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?Mentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I've partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you're serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverNo Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you're planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn't optional. It's protection. It's access. It's power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.Story Learning CoursesJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I've partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you're serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverNo Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you're planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn't optional. It's protection. It's access. It's power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.Story Learning Courses

French authorities have launched a corruption investigation centered on Fabrice Aidan, a former French diplomat whose name surfaced in more than 200 documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. As part of that probe, investigators searched the Paris offices of the Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild, where Aidan worked after his diplomatic career. The documents include emails Aidan allegedly sent between 2010 and 2016 from both personal and United Nations accounts, with some reportedly containing confidential UN Security Council briefings and sensitive diplomatic material shared with Epstein.The investigation is focused on potential bribery and corruption involving a foreign public official, raising serious questions about how Epstein may have leveraged high-level political access in Europe. Aidan has denied any wrongdoing, while French authorities have already conducted an internal review involving dozens of interviews and are considering further legal or disciplinary action. The scandal has also drawn attention to broader ties between Epstein and figures connected to the Rothschild banking network, including years-long correspondence with CEO Ariane de Rothschild, further intensifying scrutiny of how financial and diplomatic circles intersected with Epstein's operations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:French arm of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild searched by authorities in Epstein-related probe | The IndependentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The latest CLARITY Act stablecoin yield draft bans passive yield — exactly what banks demanded from the start. Circle lost $5.6 billion in a single session. The markup hasn't happened yet. Coinbase also refused to support current secret draft bill.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!GUEST: Chris Hayes, Partner at Thorn Run Partners - Digital Assets & Tokenization Team Lead00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 Collapse01:45 Yelling + 30min increments + Wednesday03:50 Latest update05:20 Challenges06:30 Good vs Bad08:30 DeFi: sacrificial lamb?10:00 CLARITY resolve today?11:00 Circle vs Coinbase13:45 Admission they are going after DeFi15:30 U.S. disadvantage?17:40 LIGHTNING ROUND22:00 Now or never#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~Banks Crash CLARITY!!!

This hour Henry says the Gopher Women's Basketball team couldn't have asked for better timing with their matchup against top seed UCLA Friday night, Lake had no idea that robbing banks was still a big deal, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

What happens when an entrepreneur with deep manufacturing roots but limited machining experience buys a 30-year-old job shop? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Billy Banks shares what it looks like to step into ownership, inherit a legacy culture, and begin reshaping a business with fresh energy, new leadership philosophy, and a long-term growth vision. Just 13 months into owning General Machine, Billy is already making meaningful changes. From shifting the company away from a command-and-control leadership style to building a more collaborative, empowered team, he's focused on unlocking the knowledge already inside the shop.  He discusses improving quoting speed, rethinking pricing strategy, investing in equipment, and activating sales and marketing after years of passive growth. He also shares how he's experimenting with AI-driven quoting using decades of historical job data and how technology is helping him capture tribal knowledge before it disappears. Beyond operational improvements, Billy is thinking bigger. He outlines a long-term strategy to build a platform through acquisitions, centralize back-office functions, and create career paths for employees across multiple shops. Whether you're a new owner, considering buying a shop, or looking to modernize an established business, this episode offers a candid look at what the first year of ownership really looks like and how new perspective can drive meaningful change.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:00) Introducing Billy and an overview of General Machine (4:23) Billy's background in steel, RV manufacturing, and entrepreneurship before buying a shop (9:15) Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding (12:15) Returning to ownership, searching for a business to acquire, and landing on General Machine (18:52) Taking ownership of General Machine, meeting the crew, and solving challenges (28:05) Early leadership challenges and building trust with the team (29:32) Why we created Hire MFG Leaders (and why you should use it) (30:38) Identifying operational inefficiencies in the first few months (34:00) Buying a new mill, diving into social media marketing, and implementing EOS (37:32) Hiring challenges and workforce development approach (39:20) Achieve on-time delivery with ProShop ERP (40:31) Building a more personal culture through one-on-ones, celebrations, and getting to know the team (43:14) Introducing a bonus structure and determining how performance is measured (44:21) Tracking revenue, spend, contribution margin, and productivity to build accountability (48:41) The most impactful change: implementing a structured meeting cadence (52:00) Re-engaging customers, increasing touchpoints, and generating new opportunities (56:35) Long-term acquisition strategy and building a multi-shop platform (1:00:41) Advice for job shops: workforce grants, training, and embracing technology Resources & People Mentioned EOS Worldwide The NTMA Steal Like an Artist SMW Autoblok Hire MFG Leaders Achieve on-time delivery with ProShop ERP How to 4X Your Money with Mike Payne Connect with Billy Banks General Machine Connect with Billy on LinkedIn Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify

Crypto may be at a massive turning point, and it's happening in Washington right now: new legislation could ban stablecoin yield entirely, shutting down one of crypto's biggest use cases before it fully scales, while at the same time the SEC and CFTC are rolling out major new guidance, the NYSE is moving toward 24/7 tokenized stock trading, and more than 25 major banks are launching blockchain-based payment systems by June. As regulation tightens, Wall Street seems to be going all in, all while global markets flash warning signs with surging bond yields, weaker retail participation, and tightening liquidity. So the real question is whether crypto is being restricted, or whether it's about to be fully absorbed into the traditional financial system.

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A few blips tied to private credit and loans to nonbank financial institutions have weighed on the bank group recently and come at the same time at the group faced pressure over concerns that greater adoption of artificial intelligence could threaten many traditional jobs and ultimately lead to higher levels of unemployment. However, some bank analysts argue that both issues might be overblown and that AI in particular could lead to efficiency gains for banks. In the episode, Greg Hertrich, managing director and head of US Depository Strategies at Nomura, discusses the real risks behind bank lending to private credit firms and nonbank financial institutions. Hertrich explains why these exposures aren't as "hidden" as some fear, why banks are better capitalized and more transparent than in past cycles, and how today's credit environment differs from previous crises. He also tackled concerns about AI's impact on the job market and argued that AI could prove an efficiency gain for banks rather than pose a great threat to the economy and banks' loan portfolios.

Are you looking to grow your business but tired of relying on outside lenders and unpredictable financing? What if you could create a strategic system to fund your own business expansion? By building your own Family Bank, you can establish a disciplined financial framework that gives family members access to capital—while maintaining clear structure, accountability, and control. In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., explain how entrepreneurs and investors implement a structured, disciplined approach to using and replenishing a family banking system—funding business expansion, managing risk, and maintaining long-term financial control—while keeping wealth growing within the family's economy. Vance and Seth Discuss: How to Finance a Business Without Banks Using a Private Family Banking System Funding Your Startup Through Private Family Banking & Cash Value Life Insurance Protecting Your Wealth: Avoid Personal Asset Risk Inside Your Family Bank Structuring Business Capital While Growing Your Private Family Economy Rockefeller Case Study: How the Wealthiest Families Built Generational Family Banking Systems Resources: To Schedule a Call with Vance, Click the Link Below: https://go.oncehub.com/VanceLowe To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today: https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ 

Senate revisions to the Clarity Act digital market structure bill could deal the cryptocurrency industry a major blow. Reports indicate that new language will affect stablecoin yields payments.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:30 Iran demands01:40 Mark Cudmore: No off ramp right now03:30 Energy rally surge04:30 CLARITY compromise06:00 Eleanor07:00 $CRCL falls07:50 Ripple08:15 Death of centralized yields08:50 Did the banks win?09:50 SEC resignation10:20 Private credit stress test11:15 Charts#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~CLARITY Leak Collapses Stablecoin Yield Companies

Accounts Payable is changing quickly. The new Ardent Partners 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor explains what's shifting and why. In this episode, Owen McDonald talks with Andrew Bartolini about the drivers behind this evolution, from the growing use of AI to the features AP teams should prioritise when choosing a solution. It's a smart, grounded look at the capabilities, standards and outcomes that matter right now.#APAutomation #B2BPayments #AccountsPayable #Fintech #AIinFinance #PaymentsPodcast #ArdentPartners #DigitalTransformation #FinanceLeaders #APTeams #PaymentTechnology #BusinessPayments

Here is my interview with Trent Banks local runner and trail runner guide about how to run trails, safety tips on trail running and the upcoming Trail Running film festival April 15 at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham. Go to sagarunning.com, runsignup.com and soundcloud.com/citrusage for Trent's music site.

This video highlights the issues with fractional reserve banking and the Federal Reserve system, exposing vulnerabilities within the broader financial system. It emphasizes that when you place your money in the banking system, you become an unsecured depositor, facing risks if the central bank fails. This discussion underscores the critical need for financial literacy and understanding how banks operate to protect your bank deposit.*****IF YOU HAVE A 401K WATCH THIS*** ---- https://youtu.be/rprtrfoT1AQ Chapters00:00 Reading from 'The Creature from Jekyll Island'08:22 The Case for Becoming Your Own Banker11:55 Understanding Fractional Reserve Banking15:24 The Dangers of Central Banking18:05 The Infinite Banking Concept Explained21:58 Ownership and Control in Banking24:22 Why Paul won't need banks soonVISIT - Thewealthwarehousepodcast.comBetter call Paul - HERE ON MY CALENDERDial for David? - HERE ON MY CALENDERThe Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin -How Privatized Banking Really Works by Carlos Laura -Nelson Nash's Becoming Your Own Banker -**Subscribe, share with a friend, and until next time — control your capital, or somebody else will.**DISCLAIMER: Licensed Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioners. Educational purposes only. Schedule consultation for personalized advice.

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy talk with Banks Ramsey about pastoring your peers, his journey of Prodigal Pastor's Kid to Pastor himself, and the enemies of discipleship in the life of a young adult. More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ 

In this incredible interview I spoke with legendary investor Bill Nygren, who has beaten the market over a 25 year period by around 200bps. This is an extremely hard and rare feat. In our wide-spanning conversation Bill tells us about everything from his investment process and valuation framework to how to value a cyclical business, the importance of management, investing lessons from Netflix & Meta, as well as what a lot of value investors get wrong. We even had time to talk about his Salesforce and Airbnb postions a bit. We hope you enjoy!   You can find a video version of this podcast on YouTube here   *~*~*~*~*  Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:51)  — Bill Nygren's Investment Philosophy (4:15)  — Valuation Timeframe (9:22)  — Is There a Thing as Fair Value? (12:19)  — Investing in Banks (17:30)  — Why Haven't We Had a Normal Recession? (18:43)  — How to Value a Cyclical Business? (23:24)  — How Confident Can You Be on Your Downside? (24:36)  — Does the Quality of Management Matter? (26:28)  — How Important is ROIC? (28:34)  — Should an Investor Buy & Hold Forever? (39:21)  — The Role of Talking to Management in Your Investment Process (41:54)  — Research Process (44:54)  — How to Gain Confidence in Your Research (49:08)  — Investing Lessons From Meta & Netflix (1:03:48)  — Portfolio Analyst Relationship (1:06:38)  — Portfolio Diversification (1:10:06)  — Salesforce and the AI Risks (1:13:64)  — What to Do About Deferred Revenue in Software Stocks (1:17:26)  — Why Bill Owns Airbnb Over Booking Holdings -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here AlphaSense has a repository of over 200k expert call transcripts that are similar to this conversation. Sign-up for access here. *~*~*~*~*  Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in securities discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

In today's world, it is almost impossible to go through the day without interacting with a bank—whether through a salary payment, a debit card, a credit card, or a digital ID used to access public services online. Yet this intimate relationship between households and banks is relatively recent. In this episode of the New Books Network, I speak with Orsi Husz, Professor at Uppsala University, about her book Bankminded: Banks as Intimate Agents of Everyday Life in Welfare State Sweden. The book traces how, from the late 1950s onwards, banks gradually became embedded in the everyday routines of ordinary people. Through wage accounts, credit cards, financial advice, and identity documents, financial institutions reshaped how households handled money—and how they thought about finance itself. Drawing on rich archival research, Husz shows that this transformation was not simply a story of technology or markets. It involved cultural shifts around class, gender, morality, and identity, as well as the surprising role of the welfare state in expanding everyday banking. The result was what she calls the “bankification” of everyday life—a process that laid the groundwork for the financialised world we inhabit today. If you are interested in the history of banking, the culture of finance, or how modern financial habits emerged, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on a transformation that most of us now take for granted. You can download the book for free (Open Access) here Listen to the episode to learn how banks became an intimate part of everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this deeply reflective and grounding episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the evolution of healing, wisdom, and self-trust across the seasons of life, specifically older adulthood. Together, we reflect on the inner shifts that shape us over time, from our 20s and 30s into more seasoned stages of life—and how our definitions of healing, community, boundaries, and forgiveness naturally evolve. We also dive into how spiritual practices transfom as we age, the developmental themes that arise in different life stages, mother-daughter wounds and what it truly means to live with embodied wisdom. If you are navigating change, seeking clarity, or learning to trust your timing, this conversation offers grounding reflections and gentle reminders to support your journey.This episode is for anyone moving through a life transition, redefining their relationship with healing, or learning how to soften into their next chapter with intention and grace.Connect with Faatima:Instagram: Faatima Harley (@chocolateyogadestinations) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Events & ClassesYoutube:Sound Bath Break for Calm, Peaceful Stress Relief.✨ Stay Connected with Shots of Serenity ✨Thank you so much for tuning in! If today's episode resonated, please share it with someone you love and subscribe on your favorite platform — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or Google Play.

In today's world, it is almost impossible to go through the day without interacting with a bank—whether through a salary payment, a debit card, a credit card, or a digital ID used to access public services online. Yet this intimate relationship between households and banks is relatively recent. In this episode of the New Books Network, I speak with Orsi Husz, Professor at Uppsala University, about her book Bankminded: Banks as Intimate Agents of Everyday Life in Welfare State Sweden. The book traces how, from the late 1950s onwards, banks gradually became embedded in the everyday routines of ordinary people. Through wage accounts, credit cards, financial advice, and identity documents, financial institutions reshaped how households handled money—and how they thought about finance itself. Drawing on rich archival research, Husz shows that this transformation was not simply a story of technology or markets. It involved cultural shifts around class, gender, morality, and identity, as well as the surprising role of the welfare state in expanding everyday banking. The result was what she calls the “bankification” of everyday life—a process that laid the groundwork for the financialised world we inhabit today. If you are interested in the history of banking, the culture of finance, or how modern financial habits emerged, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on a transformation that most of us now take for granted. You can download the book for free (Open Access) here Listen to the episode to learn how banks became an intimate part of everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michelle Kesil sits down with Nick Prefontaine, a real estate investor, coach, and mentor who helps aspiring investors build businesses through creative real estate strategies. Nick shares his remarkable personal story of surviving a near-fatal snowboarding accident that left him in a coma and facing a long road to recovery. During rehabilitation, Nick unknowingly developed a mindset framework called the STEP System—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—which helped him achieve his goal of running out of the hospital less than 60 days later. That same mindset later guided him into the world of real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

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Live from Morgan Stanley's European Financials Conference, our Head of European Banks Alvaro Serrano and European Equity Research Banks Analyst Giulia Aurora Miotto discuss how geopolitics, private credit risk and AI are testing how resilient banks really are.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Alvaro Serrano: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Alvaro Serrano, Head of European Banks.Giulia Aurora Miotto: And I'm Giulia Aurora Miotto, European Equity Research Banks Analyst.Alvaro Serrano: Today we're at our annual European Financials Conference.It's Thursday, March 19th at 1:30pm, London.We're at our European Financials conference. Attendance is up almost at record levels, a great deal of engagement with both investors and companies – with three main topics dominating the debate: geopolitics, private credit, and AI. I think, on the Middle East, clearly a lot of focus during the whole three days. I think the message from banks has been about the resilience of the business model, acknowledging the loan growth could be weaker. Some of the investment decisions could be delayed, given the uncertainty. And of course, fees could also be affected as a result. On the flip side, there's an acknowledgement that during stress, savings rates go up. Deposit growth could be better, and with a steeper curve that could be better monetized. So, the message from the banks is about the resilience of the pre-provision profit outlook. Some banks have been talking about top-up of provisions if the situation persists in a IFRS9 world. But we do believe the overall outlook for earnings is of a resilient picture. However, we acknowledge the positioning of the sector is much richer than it was this time last year. The positioning; that means if stress continues, we could see the multiple suffering. And that, to be honest, is what we see the biggest channel of contagion to the sector is – is multiple de-rating if the stress continues, in what otherwise looks like a pretty resilient earnings picture. Giulia, what did you learn on private credit? Giulia Aurora Miotto: Yes, private credit was definitely another area of big focus and worrying from investors. From a bank's perspective, all the banks that are involved in private credit highlighted a couple of things. First of all, they tend to be senior when they lend to B2Cs. Secondly, they are over collateralized by hundreds, if not thousands of loans. And then thirdly, most investment banks have been doing this for a decade or more, and they tend to partner only with prime sponsors. So overall, the message was actually rather reassuring. Alvaro, AI was the other big topic at the conference. What did you learn there? Alvaro Serrano: It's even a bigger topic than last year. And obviously some of the volatility we've seen year-to-date contributed to that. I think overall the banks are seen as net beneficiaries of AI from an operational perspective. There's an acknowledgement that in an AI world, competition might increase, deposit competition has come up. Some fee products has also come up. But you have banks guiding to 9 percentage points improvement in cost income ratio in the next three years. So, the operational savings from productivity are seeing them more than offsetting any potential increase in competition. I think the known-unknown is employment; consequences of the improved productivity further down the line. But the message in Europe is relatively reassuring considering that over 20 percent of the workforce in Europe is expected to retire [in] the next 10 years. So, overall, seen as net beneficiaries.There's also discussions around regulation Giulia… Giulia Aurora Miotto: Yes, we had Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner in charge of the Savings and Investment Union project. This was one of the most attended sessions. And we heard on one side definitely determination to deliver on the project of the savings and investment union and deepen European capital markets. And mobilize savings towards more productive investments. On the other side, investors were rather skeptical and are really in wait and see mode. Some banks highlighted that they expect the progress on some of the key packages like securitization or market integration package as soon as May. So, we think this is a key area to monitor over the coming months – from a European competitiveness standpoint, Alvaro Serrano: I think that's a great place to wrap it up. And to our audience, thanks for listening. If you enjoy listening to Thoughts on the Market, do let us know wherever you listen and share the podcast with friends and a colleague today.

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Indiana Sen. Jim Banks stopped by the Punchbowl News townhouse for a wide‑ranging conversation with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer — from the war with Iran to his state's redistricting fight and MUCH MORE! PLUS MS NOW White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Punchbowl News' co-founder John Bresnahan join in on the fun with That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices