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Interview recorded - 5th of June, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Danielle DiMartino Booth. Danielle is the CEO & Chief Strategist for QI Research. She is the author of Fed Up and a global thought leader in monetary policy, economics and finance with 9 years experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.During our conversation we spoke about Danielle's thoughts on the economy, the FED stalling elections, the bond market, BOJ increasing global yields, recession comparison and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction2:07 - Danielle's economic outlook3:22- FED stalling6:37 - Worried about Covid repeat?7:50 - Cut before election?10:07 - End of Powell?12:13 - Bond market?13:41 - BOJ increases impacting global yields14:27 - Dollar depreciation16:02- US in a recession?19:16 - Global economy20:18 - Recession comparison21:31 - Risk-off?22:46 - Retirees selling?24:05 - One message to takeaway?DiMartino Booth set out to launch a #ResearchRevolution, redefining how market intelligence is conceived and delivered to guide portfolio managers and promote financial literacy. To build QI, she brought together a core team of investing veterans to analyze the trends and provide critical analysis on what is driving the markets – both in the United States and globally.Since their inception in 2015, commentary and data from DiMartino Booth's The Daily Feather and The Weekly Quill have appeared in other financial sources such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Institutional Investor, Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Seeking Alpha, TD Ameritrade, TheStreet.com, and more.A global thought leader in monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded QI Research in 2015. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets.Prior to QI Research, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in March 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy.DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed-income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Danielle DiMartino Booth - Website - https://quillintelligence.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/DiMartinoBoothYouTube - @DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI WTFinance -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Are you stuck in performance mode—and calling it growth?In this episode, Eduardo Briceño unpacks The Performance Paradox and what's keeping so many of us from actually getting better.We talk about the key mindset shift high achievers need, why not all mistakes are created equal, and how to lead with both humility and ambition.If you want to grow on purpose—not just perform—this one's for you.
El francés François Villeroy cree que último recorte de 25 puntos básicos de la semana pasada ha normalizado la política monetaria de Europa, aunque también avisa de que el BCE aún podría actuar rápidamente para ajustar los tipos de interés tras el octavo recorte consecutivo del jueves pasado. Mientras el finlandés Olli Rehn señala que la incertidumbre actual subraya la importancia de tomar decisiones reunión por reunión, dado que la inflación aún no ha sido totalmente derrotada. “No debemos confiarnos demasiado; al contrario, debemos mantenernos alerta y monitorear los riesgos en ambas direcciones”. La encuesta Sentix sobre la confianza de los inversores pone de manifiesto un repunte en Alemania y en la zona euro en junio al reflejar que el índice general alemán ha alcanzado su nivel más alto desde marzo de 2022. La Comisión Europea va a proponer la reducción del precio máximo del petróleo ruso y la prohibición del uso de Nord Stream como parte de una nueva ronda de sanciones contra Moscú. Y el gobierno suizo intenta “vender” que los nuevos requisitos de capital exigidos a UBS no son necesariamente un gran problema para el banco. Esta estrategia se desprende de la necesidad de establecer un marco financiero más sólido tras la caída de Credit Suisse en 2023. Hablaremos del talento sénior y de cómo el 50% sufre ansiedad por sus condiciones de trabajo con Manuel Asla, director de Marketing y Producto de Edenred España. Los temas de la actualidad los debatiremos en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Juan Pablo Calzada, economista y analista financiero, y Antonio Alvarez-Ossorio, del despacho de abogados Alvarez-Ossorio Miller.
Der Bundesrat verlangt von der UBS mehr Eigenkapital, ob es etwas nützt ist ungewiss. Die Mehrheit der Schweizer will eine Abstimmung über die Rahmenverträge mit Ständemehr.
Dora: First of all, thank you so much for your willingness to connect and speak with us today. And to start off, do you mind briefly introducing yourself? Sijh: Yes. So my name is Sijh Diagne. I am a Weinberg class of 2010, did Economics and International Studies at Northwestern. Today I work as the advisor to the CFO of the African Development Bank. It's the largest multilateral development bank in Africa. Before that, I used to be in the Senegalese government as a senior advisor to the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation. So the last five years I have found myself being at the intersection of policy and finance in Africa. Really enjoy playing some of my hobbies. I enjoy playing tennis. I enjoy playing a little bit of basketball, love watching tennis as well. Had a chance to travel quite a bit. So I enjoy traveling and trying out some new foods. So that's a little bit in a nutshell about myself. Dora: Sounds great. I'm actually going to play tennis and basketball later today. Sijh: Ah, fantastic. Dora: It's very nice out. Yeah, I'm a big fan of tennis and basketball too. Sijh: Very good. Dora: Thank you so much for introducing yourself. So I think my first question is that we're wondering how did you end up working at the African Development Bank Group and being where you are right now? Sijh: Yes. So my mentor I've had since I graduated from college when I joined Oliver Wyman as a consulting, he was an investment bank at the time in Dubai, Senegalese named Amadou Hott, and he became the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal in 2019. So I sent him a text message when he became minister. At the time I was at Harvard Business School. I finished my MBA and I was working at Credit Suisse in New York. And I said, "Congratulations." And he said to me, "You should think about joining the government, you'd be good to come home and serve your country." And I said, "Yeah, yeah, it's okay. No problem. I'm enjoying banking, but I wish you the best." And long story short, he did contact me and came to New York and said, "I need you. I'm building a team. I want you to join the ministry as my advisor. You're going to be in charge of private sector development." This was at the end of 2019, had decided thinking about everything personally and professionally, that this was going to be a really cool opportunity to serve your country, contribute to policy, especially something that I've always wanted to do since my days at Northwestern. And he took me on board and I became his advisor. We did a lot of interesting things in Senegal, COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery plan, an emergency youth jobs plan, PPP law, and really put Africa on a map, at least Senegal on a map, especially when we were sharing the African Union. And subsequently, he then moved on from government, went to the African Development Bank as advisor to the president, special envoy. And when the CFO of the bank was looking for somebody, had asked him and he suggested my name as somebody who had the profile, given my investment banking background, coupled with my policy and government background. And that's how I ended up at the African Development Bank. So it's a quite combination of personal interests, luck, but also relationships given the fact that it was a mentor who had recommended me. And this is a lot of times how the world works at a certain level. It's word of mouth, its connection, its relationships. And that's how I ended up where I am today. Dora: That's really cool. I think it's really cool that you ended up contributing to your own hometown by using your interest and skills and expertise. That sounds very cool to me. And you've also mentioned that you started off as a consultant at Oliver Wyman. What led you to decide that you want to do consulting when you first graduated? Sijh: So consulting was a little bit by accident, I would say. At the beginning when I was a junior at Northwestern, I had an undergraduate research grant to do studies. I was doing a thesis on China's economic involvement in Africa because I was surprised that when I went on vacation in Senegal, I saw a lot of people from China in Senegal. And Senegal was not a resource-rich country at the time. We did subsequently find oil and gas, but that was much later. And I was just quite interested in that new phenomenon. And so while I was doing that project, I started talking to merchants and consumers about business, about trade, and I got very interested in maybe the business of giving advice on strategic advice. Instead of maybe going for a master's in international relations and doing diplomacy, I maybe thought maybe I should explore deep field in management consulting, especially in emerging markets because it was one of the fastest growing markets in the world and I wanted to get exposure to that, given my Senegalese background, the fact that I also had chance to spend also a study abroad in Egypt and wanted to also develop my Arabic. So I looked at opportunities that will place me in the Middle East where I can be focused on at the time Middle East and Africa. And Oliver Wyman was recruiting in their Dubai office, and that was my top choice. Now remind you that this was in 2009. It was at the height of the economic crisis. So it was extremely challenging to find a job, and I just remembered applying to so many jobs at the time and just feeling completely agonized that what if I don't get it? Because a lot of my classmates were not getting jobs, people were getting laid off, were not recruiting as much. And I really thought that this is the only chance I have to differentiate myself because the US market was just quite challenging. And I practiced many, many hours a day. I only took three classes when I [inaudible 00:06:37] Northwestern versus four just to give myself a chance to get to that job. And so by God's grace, I got the job and then I moved to Dubai. And that's what I ended up doing for a few years. Dora: That sounds really cool. So you've mentioned that it was really hard to find a job back in 2009. And I'm sure it got a lot better now, but it's still a little hard for us because I'm a junior, so I'm also applying for jobs. It's still hard, especially for international students to find jobs. So is there any advice or suggestion you can give to the students seeking for a job in financial service or just seeking for a job in general? Sijh: Do not underestimate the power of the alumni network and in your relationships. When I was applying for jobs at the time at Oliver Wyman, most of the people who were interviewing me were from the Chicago office, Northwestern alum. And so I really tapped into that network at the beginning. It's the only network really I'd had at the time, frankly. And so in any job you have to look at what is required of the job in terms of skill set. Does it match currently the skill sets that you've been building or working on? And then number two, just really talk to alumni, talk to your network who work in those fields. Because oftentimes what might make a difference is just a person at the right time saying, "Oh, I know this person. I've worked with this person, I've interacted with this person. I can tell this person's character. I can tell this person's work ethic. I can tell about how assiduous they are. I can tell about how much integrity, how good communicator they are, and how consistent they have been in terms of reaching out, following up, asking the right questions and really putting in the work." Because at the end of the day, that might be what differentiates one or two candidates, what you do well, what you can control, having a good GPA applying for the job, but tailoring your CV, preparing for the interviews. But at the end of the day, sometimes the decisions are being made based on other emotional quotient. What were the interactions like with the people who you've met? Have you been very consistent at reaching out at talking to them? What has been your demeanor? I found that these interactions really made a difference, and so I made it a point in my career to just continue to reach out to mentors, continue to reach out to people in my different circles. This interview that we're having today would not have been possible if it weren't for a Northwestern alum, my sister Nikki Okrah, who gave a brilliant commencement speech last year and to whom I'm being very, very grateful for to open doors. And these are the ways in which the Northwestern alumni has been used. Nikki and I have been friends for almost 17, 18 years, since freshman year of college. She's back in Ghana building Chaku Foods, which is a startup in the agricultural space. And so my point is just leverage the network, build genuine relationships with people, your colleagues, your peers, and these things will pay dividends over time. Dora: I definitely agree because I've been doing networking and coffee chats with a lot of alumni as well, and I know that they have also been reaching out and talking to a lot of students. But I don't know if this question might be a little repetitive. Do you have any advice or suggestion for students to maybe stand out in those conversations? Like you mentioned being consistent and always follow up, but is there any more things or specific strategies we could use to... Sijh: Yeah, and I think these times are very challenging times as you can see given what's happening at the global environment. Quite challenging, quite complex, but it's also a tremendous time of opportunities and growth. One way in which I differentiated myself at the time when I was graduating is that I knew I had a language differentiator. I was fortunate to speak five languages, including Arabic, which was a differentiating factor when I was applying for jobs in the Dubai office. Being from Senegal, having had good quality education from Chicago at Northwestern and making sure that you had a good academic performance, those were things that at least I could differentiate myself. So I also already felt like I was competitive on the international front. I could make sure that I may not have been competitive on the local front in a Chicago office front because I think they were much stronger candidates. But for sure, I used my skillset, my international background, the fact that I did an international studies degree sort of understood some of the geopolitical implications at the time, to my advantage. And even when I was transitioning into investment banking, I gave myself that opportunity. So when I was at Harvard, when I was applying for my internship at Credit Suisse, again, the differentiating factor made it that I did an international degree, I had an international experience having worked in many different countries, being based in Dubai, covering Middle East and Africa. Having done consulting as somebody who's transitioning into financial services gives you the problem-solving skills, give you the ability to just synthesize dense information into small, consistent and simple messages to be able to tailor messages based on your audience. And those were a few skillsets that I picked up from my consulting background that were really helpful not only for investment banking, which you're transitioning to the financial services, but even beyond, skillsets such as communication, skillsets such as the ability, like I said, to look at complex problems and breaking them down into smaller pieces that can take you from point A to point B, and your ability to explain to different audiences the key messages. If you're meeting with a senior executive, what is the message that he needs to hear? How are you able to explain that to him? When you're meeting with more technical people, what level of information do you need and how do you communicate that effectively? Those are skillsets that are going to be very important no matter what you do, especially in financial services as well, because what happens is you're taking a lot of data from very, very different data sets and you're trying to synthesize them into something that can be actionable, recommendable for senior executives to make a decision about his company, his business, or for a country in the case of government. Dora: That sounds really cool and very helpful, all the skillsets you've mentioned. So how is working in consulting and financial service, for example, investment banking, different to you? Sijh: Yeah, so consulting and investment banking, those are both advisory businesses. So in that way they're kind of similar. You are always looking at what are your client's most pressing issues, and you're trying to solve them. Maybe in a consultant you might be more thinking about the strategic issues, market entry strategy, cost-cutting strategies. Maybe if you're doing corporate finance and investment banking, you are advising them on what is the optimal financial structure that you have, maybe what are the acquisitions that you need to do in order to generate the shareholder return and meet your fiduciary duties towards your shareholders. Those are in a way similar but also different skill sets. What I love about investment banking in particular as a great training is that you're still problem solving. You become very financially savvy and you really pay attention to details. It is about having strong attention to detail that will really make a difference in a way. You have to be able to understand the financial implications of your decisions of the data, while at the same time still have to communicate in a way that the senior executive in front of you, the CEO or the CFO or the head of business development, understand and also take your recommendations and action them. At the end of the day, the strategic advice needs to be actionable. And I really want to put an emphasis on the action part because you're getting paid to provide a service that he can take and say, "I can make this happen and I can generate returns and I can generate a results." So that's what I would say the similarities, but also the differences and what skill sets you need to pay attention to in order to move up the financial services ladder. I didn't stay very long in investment banking. I only did it for a little under three years. But the skill sets that I picked up there in terms of just understanding finances, reading the balance sheet, the income statement, the cash flows, being able to quickly analyze that and then also help make a decision. When I came to government, one of the things that I really picked up, because we were doing the COVID-19 response for Senegal, we had to move really fast. We didn't know how the world was going because there was no playbook on how to do a COVID-19 response. But the investment banking and the consulting approach made it so that I knew how to take data that was happening from different parts of the world, the benchmarking that was being done. If you're doing comparable transactions in banking, similar things. What's happening in France, what's happening in Germany, what's happening in Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, et cetera? And then thinking about in your country, in Senegal, how would some of these fiscal or monetary policies actually be useful, be actually be easily implementable and will have the intended results for your population? So thinking very critically about those problems, analyzing data, large data and synthesizing them into simple, actionable items, that's what enabled us to move quickly to make recommendations directly for the president, for him to take action and for us to mobilize the resources from our partners, the World Bank, the IMF, the other bilateral and multilateral partners, for us to have a plan that can fight against COVID-19 response. So that experience was a combination of the consulting skillset, problem solving, and the financial services, attention to detail, understanding financial statements, thinking about client implications that made us have the results, and those are very invaluable skill sets no matter what industry you choose to always have. Dora: That sounds really cool to me. All of your experiences, either from consulting or investment banking are so helpful to your current role and your job. That sounds very cool to me. So thank you so much for sharing about the student alumni connection and your career. So another question as a student we have is that how do you stay motivated? Because we're still pursuing a job and seeking for a job, and sometimes it can be very overwhelming. So I'm just curious if you have any strategy or approach. Sijh: Look, the reality is you have to tell yourself it is hard. It is hard to recruit in these times that are very challenging where there's a lot of uncertainty, and understanding that it is hard first, and acknowledging is really first of all important. I probably applied to about 60 or so jobs and barely got more than five interviews. So you have to stomach the ability of rejection. I hear so many nos. It can be very disappointing. You can feel low about yourself. You can have, am I good enough? You can feel like, are you good enough? Were you smart enough? Did you work hard enough? You can really doubt yourself in these moments. But the key is just to think about is to stay optimistic. Stay optimistic that after the bad times, good times will come. You just stay the course. You just have to have an objective in mind. You want to recruit for this type of position, and you just give yourself the best chance for you to do this. Recruit, stay consistent. Have maybe a peer to peer review so that your peers can also keep you in check. I had a very good friend of mine at Northwestern named [inaudible 00:19:38] in my class. We were recruiting together. We used to practice our cases together. We used to check in on one another. "How are you doing?" We were spending many, many hours together every day, but keeping each other in check, keeping each other accountable. Having an accountability partner in this journey is also very, very helpful. And I found having that was really helpful for me to stay motivated. Leaning into your support system, your family, your loved ones, your friends, your professors, some alumni who can maybe give you comfort that, "Hey, tough times is part of life, but if you stay the course, things will work out." That there's always going to be bumps along the road, and I had my fair share of bumps along the road and continue to have bumps. But it's just the ability to keep at it, to stay, to be optimistic, to have a goal in mind, and just to give yourself a chance to work towards it while leaning on your support system, I think is what is going to carry you through some of the tough times you face as a student. And I think the last thing I would say is just to keep perspective, because you might seem like this is the worst things, but at the end of the day, you're giving yourself a chance to have a great education. The Northwestern brand is really strong. To this day, 15 years out, I haven't reached the peak of my career yet. I still have ways to go, but I'm finding that how powerful it has been, how helpful it has been based on the resources that I tapped into when I was in undergrad, the connections that I made that enabled me to get to where I am today. As I mentioned, my friend, Nikki Okrah, who's building a fantastic company, who gave me this opportunity to speak to these students as a Northwestern alum, as a friend and a sister. Those are things that will stay with you. So stay the course. Tell yourself it's hard. You understand. But you will get to the other side. Dora: Thank you so much. Sijh: And this too shall pass, as we say. Dora: Thank you so much for saying all of this. It's really motivating and so nice of you to say all of this to students. I feel like it's very helpful for everyone who's seeking jobs or underclassmen figuring out what they want to do after graduation in general. But yeah, just thank you so much again for your willingness to connect with all the students and for coming to the Weinberg in the World Podcast interview. We hope to stay in touch with you. Thank you. Sijh: It is my pleasure.
Tom Bodrovics once again engages in an interesting conversation with Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, former Fed Insider, and author of the book "Fed Up." The conversation focuses on the ongoing recession that likely began in Q1 2024. Danielle highlights key data points, such as job losses starting in Q2 2024, which confirm the recession's onset. Despite this clarity, official channels are reluctant to acknowledge the recession due to political considerations. Danielle emphasizes the severe impact of student loan forbearance and credit constraints on US households, noting that rising defaults will further strain consumer spending. This situation is compounded by a lack of clear policies to replace past stimulus measures, leaving the economy vulnerable. Danielle shifts into the commercial real estate sector, with banks facing growing pressure to recognize losses. She critiques the Federal Reserve for ignoring critical data, such as shelter inflation and job losses, in favor of focusing on tariffs' impact on goods prices. This stance, she argues, is politically motivated and disregards the Fed's own historical lessons. Investors are advised to prioritize safety over riskier assets, given the high returns on cash and the uncertain economic outlook. Danielle concludes by urging empathy and support for communities navigating these challenging times, emphasizing the importance of looking out for one another during economic hardship. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction1:10 - Recession Recognition?6:05 - Recession & Neg. GDP9:06 - Politics & Power Games11:28 - Democrats & Leadership14:16 - Global Recession Outlook16:10 - Student Loan Problems20:10 - Com. Real Estate Bubble23:48 - Banks & Neg. Home Values26:38 - Q.E. Tariffs & Inflation30:30 - Wages, Housing, & Retail36:30 - Powell & Coming Shocks40:59 - Fed Ignoring The Data42:05 - Safe Investor Plays?47:10 - Concluding Thoughts48:10 - Wrap Up Guest Links:X: https://x.com/DiMartinoBoothSubstack: https://dimartinobooth.substack.com/Website: https://quillintelligence.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI Danielle DiMartino Booth is CEO and Chief Strategist for Quill Intelligence LLC, a research and analytics firm. DiMartino Booth set out to launch a Research Revolution, redefining how market intelligence is conceived and delivered, with the goal of not only guiding portfolio managers but promoting financial literacy. To build QI, she brought together a core team of investing veterans in analyzing the trends and providing critical analysis of what drives the markets. Since its inception, commentary and data from DiMartino Booth's The Daily Feather have appeared in other financial sources such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Institutional Investor, Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Seeking Alpha, TD Ameritrade, TheStreet.com, and more. A global thought leader on monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded Quill Intelligence in 2018. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a full-time columnist for Bloomberg View, a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Before Quill, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, serving as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy. DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where she worked in the fixed income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
After being made redundant from her global role at Credit Suisse, Melissa Schmidiger leapt into coaching and joined the Business of Coaching. One year on, she's running a thriving practice and growing her LinkedIn audience and living life on her own terms. . In this episode, she shares her journey and what helped her succeed.Key Timestamps:[00:00] From Redundancy to Reinvention[04:12] Why She Chose the Business of Coaching[08:35] Practical Tools That Shifted Everything[13:28] Taking Action: From Invisible to In-Demand[18:50] Results That Feel Aligned[23:40] Her Advice to New Coaches Powerful Quote:“Let go of the need to be perfect and just start. You'll build confidence through doing, not overthinking.” – Melissa SchmidigerIf you've ever wondered what's possible in a year with the right support, this episode is your answer. Melissa's story is proof that with courage, structure, and consistent action, you can build a coaching business that truly works for you.Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopJoin the Let's-Coach Circle for freeHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect with Jo on LinkedInRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.comEnjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.
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Der Bonner Virologe und CDU-Bundestagsabgeordnete Hendrik Streeck hält die Pläne zur Aufarbeitung der Corona-Pandemie nicht für sinnvoll. „Ich sehe eine Enquete-Kommission ehrlich gesagt skeptisch“, sagt er im Gespräch mit Maximilian Stascheit. [ab 11:24]Friedrich Merz hat dem Wohnraummangel den Kampf angesagt. Beim Tag der Bauindustrie hat Merz von einer „der größten sozialen Fragen“ unserer Zeit gesprochen. Die Forderungen der Bauindustrie sind klar und Merz hat versprochen, man „sei fest entschlossen“ Lösungen zu finden. [ab 01:42]David Renke, Redaktionsleiter unseres Africa Table, hat Tidjan Thiam, den ehemaligen CEO der Credit Suisse und aktuellen Oppositionsführer der Elfenbeinküste, interviewt. Die beiden sprechen unter anderem darüber, wie sich die Zollpolitik Donald Trumps auf die Länder des afrikanischen Kontinents auswirkt.[ab 07:34]Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Alle Informationen zum Trade.Table:https://table.media/aktion/tradetableProfessional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testen Audio-Werbung Table.Today: jan.puhlmann@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest: Ardal Loh-Gronager - Founder and Managing Partner of Loh-Gronager Partners Investment PartnershipBackground: Over 10 years of financial industry experience at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse. Half Danish, born in UK with a global upbringing across Europe, Asia, and Australia.Key Moments:[3:00] Ardal discusses how his childhood shaped him - living in 11 different homes and attending 8 schools in 6 countries before turning 18, with entrepreneurial parents.[4:30] Shares a powerful childhood memory of his parents being unable to pay school fees, teaching him about financial independence.[5:10] Critical insights on business reality versus financial models.[7:30] Discusses how investing is the broadest intellectual pursuit, encompassing everything around us.[10:45] Recounts winning Guy Spear's charity auction lunch, modeled after Buffett's charity lunches.[12:20] The spirit of giving back and learning from those who came before you: "All success is built on the shoulders of giants."[14:00] Explores the concept of teaching as a way to deepen understanding.[15:30] Shares how writing his book helped him clarify his own investment philosophy.[19:00] Explains the inspiration behind his book's title "The Perceptive Investor" through Magritte's painting La Clairvoyance.[21:10] The distinction between art and science in investing: qualitative versus quantitative analysis.[24:00] Uses Amazon as a case study of perception in investing.[28:00] Discusses circle of competence and margin of safety.[36:15] Reveals his 250-question investment checklist, including the unique "centering exercise" to check emotional state before making decisions.[42:00] Parallels between investing and piloting aircraft - the importance of checklists.[46:25] The willingness to be lonely as a contrarian investor: "You cannot outperform the market unless you're a contrarian."[48:50] The stock market paradox: "The stock market is the only market in the world that when it goes on sale, everyone runs away."[52:30] Investment as an infinite game - focusing on process rather than outcomes.[55:45] Discusses ergodicity - making decisions that keep you in the game.[1:01:45] The misconception of risk: "High quality assets can be risky and low quality assets can be safe. What matters is the price you pay."[1:04:30] Distinguishing between risk and uncertainty: "We define risk as the probability of permanent loss of capital, distinct from price volatility."[1:07:20] The importance of patience..[1:13:30] Understanding business moats.[1:15:30] Culture as a key component of business longevity.[1:18:30] Lessons from Ben Graham's investment journey.[1:24:15] The paradox of "best ideas" portfolios - often the investments we have least conviction in outperform our highest conviction picks.[1:33:00] Ardal defines success.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Die ehemaligen Managerinnen und Manager der Credit Suisse erhalten ihre letzten Boni nun doch. Das hat das Bundesverwaltungsgericht entschieden. Weshalb? Und warum beschäftigt uns das Thema Boni von Bankerinnen und Bankern eigentlich schon so lange? Insgesamt über 60 Millionen Franken an Boni sollen an die CS-Angestellten noch ausgezahlt werden, wenn es nach dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht geht. Bezahlen muss diese Boni die UBS, die die Credit Suisse übernommen hat. In der heutigen Podcastfolge erfahrt ihr, warum es zu diesem Urteil gekommen ist und woher überhaupt diese Kultur der Management-Boni stammt. ____________________ Wenn ihr wissen wollt, was an den letzten Tagen der Credit Suisse hinter den Kulissen passiert ist, dann hört in die Podcastserie «Das Ende der Credit Suisse» von News Plus Hintergründe rein: https://www.srf.ch/audio/news-plus-hintergruende/das-ende-der-credit-suisse-1-5-mittwoch-15-maerz?id=de424ea8-7030-42c5-9fd4-63e41f3dafcd ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören: - Charlotte Jacquemart, Wirtschaftsredaktorin SRF - Karin Keller-Sutter, Finanzministerin - Thomas Matter, SVP-Nationalrat - Beat Walti, FDP-Nationalrat - Pirmin Bischof, Mitte-Ständerat - Céline Widmer, SP-Nationalrätin ____________________ Team: - Moderation: Raphaël Günther - Produktion: Peter Hanselmann - Redaktion: Martina Koch & Tobias Caflisch ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.
De details van de mega-deal die president Trump sloot in Saoedi-Arabië liggen op straat. Bedrijven die chips verkopen of werken met AI harken voor miljarden dollars aan opdrachten binnen. Ze werken voor (of met) de golfstaat samen.En daar zit een gevaar. Amerika probeerde de afgelopen jaren andere landen op achterstand te houden, door met exportrestricties te strooien. Het land wilde dé AI-supermacht worden. Met de deals die het nu in Saoedi-Arabië sluit, wordt dat moeilijker.Daar hebben we het deze aflevering over. Creëert Trump op deze manier zijn eigen concurrentie op het gebied van AI? Ook hoor je welke bedrijven (naast Nvidia) miljarden gaan verdienen aan de chip-honger van de oliesjeiks.Elon Musk was mee en sloot met zijn satellietenbedrijf Starlink een deal. Nog meer goed nieuws voor hem: Tesla werkt aan een nieuwe beloningspakket, nu hij kan fluiten naar een bonus van ruim 55 miljard dollar.Kan het nog gekker? Jawel. Boeing heeft een deal van 200 miljard dollar binnen gesleept in Qatar, ook dankzij verkoper Trump.En we hebben het deze aflevering over ABN Amro. De inkomsten én winst daalden en de kosten liepen op. Toch was ABN het best presterende aandeel binnen de AEX. We kijken hoe dat komt en vertellen je over een grote verandering die de kersverde ceo doorvoert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die UBS muss 60 Millionen Franken an Boni an 1000 Managerinnen und Manager der zusammengebrochenen Credit Suisse auszahlen. So will es das Bundesverwaltungsgericht. Damit pfeift das Gericht das Finanzdepartement von Bundesrätin Karin Keller-Sutter zurück. Was bedeutet das für die Zukunft? Weitere Themen: Im Rechtsstreit um die Veröffentlichung von Textnachrichten der EU-Kommissions-Präsidentin, Ursula von der Leyen, mit dem CEO des Pharma-Konzerns Pfizer, wird die EU-Kommission vom Gericht zurück-gepfiffen. Die geheimen SMS müssen herausgegeben werden. Über 50 internationale Hilfsorganisationen warnen in einem gemeinsamen Schreiben davor, dass Israels Regierung Gesetze erlassen will, welche die Hilfe für die palästinensische Bevölkerung praktisch verunmöglichen würde. Das Schreiben haben auch Schweizer Organisationen unterzeichnet.
De details van de mega-deal die president Trump sloot in Saoedi-Arabië liggen op straat. Bedrijven die chips verkopen of werken met AI harken voor miljarden dollars aan opdrachten binnen. Ze werken voor (of met) de golfstaat samen.En daar zit een gevaar. Amerika probeerde de afgelopen jaren andere landen op achterstand te houden, door met exportrestricties te strooien. Het land wilde dé AI-supermacht worden. Met de deals die het nu in Saoedi-Arabië sluit, wordt dat moeilijker.Daar hebben we het deze aflevering over. Creëert Trump op deze manier zijn eigen concurrentie op het gebied van AI? Ook hoor je welke bedrijven (naast Nvidia) miljarden gaan verdienen aan de chip-honger van de oliesjeiks.Elon Musk was mee en sloot met zijn satellietenbedrijf Starlink een deal. Nog meer goed nieuws voor hem: Tesla werkt aan een nieuwe beloningspakket, nu hij kan fluiten naar een bonus van ruim 55 miljard dollar.Kan het nog gekker? Jawel. Boeing heeft een deal van 200 miljard dollar binnen gesleept in Qatar, ook dankzij verkoper Trump.En we hebben het deze aflevering over ABN Amro. De inkomsten én winst daalden en de kosten liepen op. Toch was ABN het best presterende aandeel binnen de AEX. We kijken hoe dat komt en vertellen je over een grote verandering die de kersverde ceo doorvoert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russell Napier invites Duncan Mavin back for a second appearance on the podcast – this time to discuss his recent book on Credit Suisse. Their fascinating discussion explores how decades of a rotten corporate culture dating back to WWII developed into the scandals and reputational disasters that eventually brought the Swiss bank down.
In this episode of the Heal with Kat Podcast, Kat and Susan Shapiro Barash, author and women's studies expert, dive into female friendships. These friendships can be powerful, supportive, and deeply meaningful—but they can also be messy, painful, and even toxic. We explore the emotional terrain of female friendships, conflict, estrangement, and explore why so many women feel pressure to stay in unhealthy friendships, the emotional cost of betrayal, and how societal expectations (and even the "mean girl" mentality) influence the way women relate to one another. With warmth and honesty, they unpack how friendship breakups can actually be a path to healing and self-discovery.Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:55 – Why Female Friendships Are So Complicated 06:10 – Spotting Unhealthy Dynamics + Betrayal 14:58 – The Weight of Societal Expectations + Mean Girl Mentality 21:02 – What Healthy Female Friendships Look Like 27:00 – How Our Mothers Shape Our Friendships 33:06 – Breaking Up with a Friend: Grief & Growth 36:08 – Final Thoughts
Susan Shapiro Barash, author of Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Ended or Mended, joins me to explore the emotional landscape of female friendships—why they matter so much, and what happens when they start to fall apart.We talk about the subtle signs of strain, the unspoken expectations women often carry in friendships, and how life transitions—from motherhood to midlife reinventions—can reshape who we connect with and how.Susan shares insights from her research and interviews with women across the country, including what it takes to repair a broken friendship—and how to know when it's healthier to let go.Whether you're grieving a friendship, hoping to mend one, or learning how to create new ones in this season of life, this conversation will help you reflect with more compassion and clarity.Susan Shapiro Barash has written over a dozen non-fiction books including Tripping the Prom Queen, Toxic Friends and You're Grounded Forever, but First Let's Go Shopping. For more than twenty years she taught gender studies and Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Her fiction is published under her pen name, Susannah Marren. She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Marie Claire, and has appeared on national television including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. Barash has been a guest on national radio including NPR and Sirius Radio. Speaking appearances include Credit Suisse, Bayer Diagnostics, UBS, United Way, Kravis Center and the Society of the Four Arts. Several of her titles have been optioned by Lifetime and HBO.www.susanshapirobarash.comTune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health - https://a.co/d/iDG68qUFollow Esther on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@estheravantFollow Esther on IG - https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantLearn more about booking Esther to speak: https://www.estheravant.comLearn more about working with Esther: https://www.madebymecoaching.com/services
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News—all from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Top stories include: Credit Suisse whistleblowers will share in a $150MM bounty. (WSJ) Corpses for cash = corruption. (WSJ) CZ to ask for a Presidential pardon. (CoinDesk) OpenAI governance issues still exist. (FT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 256 for an FOMC day interview.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia DiMartino Booth argues that Fed monetary policy remains overly restrictive while the labor market is "anything but solid." She points to concerning indicators including record credit card minimum payments, rising long-term unemployment, and declining full-time jobs. DiMartino Booth makes the case for immediate rate cuts to a floor of 2%, warning the economy now operates "without a safety net" after successive waves of debt-fueled growth. Looking forward, she expresses concern about geopolitical risks while finding hope in the strong work ethic of the younger generation.A global thought leader in monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded QI Research in 2015. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Prior to QI Research, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in March 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy. DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed-income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. Links: QI Research: https://quillintelligence.com/subscriptions/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dimartinobooth Substack: https://dimartinobooth.substack.com/Fed Up: https://www.amazon.com/Fed-Up-Insiders-Federal-Reserve/dp/0735211655Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening commentary on Powell and monetary policy0:23 - Introduction and FOMC day discussion1:39 - Arguments that monetary policy is too restrictive2:49 - Labor market indicators and private sector layoffs4:13 - Credit card minimum payments and student loan impacts6:02 - Signs of financial stress in refinancing behaviors8:10 - Bankruptcy trends and distressed debt exchanges9:57 - Fed's dual mandate debate12:05 - Critique of Powell's selective history on Fed actions13:57 - Job market reality vs. Powell's "solid" characterization15:48 - Self-employment and full-time job losses17:50 - Sponsor segment19:08 - Labor market "scarring" and long-term unemployment21:12 - Federal debt approaching $38 trillion22:03 - Analysis of long-term debt cycles since Greenspan24:16 - Student loan wage garnishment concerns28:36 - Fed rate cut recommendations30:10 - Policy pushing money from real economy to financial assets33:00 - Tariffs discussion - why they're deflationary not inflationary36:38 - Real-world impacts of import costs38:26 - What keeps Danielle up at night - geopolitical concerns39:53 - What gives her hope - younger generation's work ethic42:17 - Information about Qi Research and closing thoughts
Friday May 9, 2025 Credit Suisse Pleads Guilty to Pay $510 Million
Dave and Debbie weigh in on the New York Times report that the fallen banking giant Credit Suisse, which is now a part of UBS, admitted to hiding billions of dollars from the I.R.S.
Timestamps:4:30 - Wie konnte Alex Frei immer die höchste Leistung abrufen9:20 - Liegt der Fokus auf Input oder Output?19:30 - Was bedeutet Fairplay im Business?33:50 - Mentale Gesundheit im Sport39:22 - Kurze AbschlussfragenGet started with Bitcoin by downloading the Relai app today, and profit from 10% less fees by entering code SWISSPRENEUR at checkout.(Disclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.)Über Stefan Lichtsteiner, Alex Frei, Diego Benaglio, Sergio Ermotti:Sergio P. Ermotti, Group CEO der UBS, ist eine der prägendsten Persönlichkeiten der globalen Finanzwelt. Geboren und aufgewachsen im Tessin, träumte er zunächst von einer Karriere als Fussballprofi, bevor er im Banking seine wahre Leidenschaft fand. Seine beeindruckende Laufbahn führte ihn von der lokalen Corner Bank über Stationen in London und New York bis an die Spitze der UBS. Besonders bekannt ist Ermotti für seine Führungsrolle bei der Integration der Credit Suisse, ein Meilenstein, der ihn sowohl beruflich als auch persönlich herausgefordert hat. Mit klarer Vision und unermüdlichem Einsatz steht er für Leadership, Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortung – Werte, die er in der globalen Finanzbranche eindrucksvoll vorlebt.Diego Benaglio, langjähriger Torhüter und Integrationsfigur der Schweizer Nationalmannschaft, ist ein Symbol für Beständigkeit und Professionalität im internationalen Fussball. Aufgewachsen in Zürich, führte ihn seine Karriere von Grasshopper Zürich über Portugal und Deutschland bis zum AS Monaco – mit seiner erfolgreichsten Zeit beim VfL Wolfsburg, wo er Deutscher Pokalsieger und Meister wurde. Als ruhiger Rückhalt auf dem Feld und authentische Persönlichkeit abseits davon steht Benaglio für Disziplin, Loyalität und Teamgeist. Auch nach seinem Karriereende bleibt er dem Fussball verbunden – mit einem besonderen Augenmerk auf die mentale Stärke und nachhaltige Entwicklung von jungen Spielern.Stephan Lichtsteiner, ehemaliger Captain der Schweizer Nationalmannschaft, zählt zu den prägendsten Figuren des Schweizer Fussballs. Geboren in Adligenswil im Kanton Luzern, entwickelte er früh eine Leidenschaft für den Sport, die ihn von den Jugendmannschaften des FC Adligenswil bis zu internationalen Top-Clubs wie Juventus Turin und Arsenal führte. Lichtsteiner ist bekannt für seine unermüdliche Einsatzbereitschaft, seine Führungsstärke und seine Mentalität als «Mentalitätsmonster» auf dem Platz. Nach seinem Rücktritt engagiert er sich für soziale und sportliche Projekte und bringt seine Erfahrungen zunehmend auch abseits des Rasens ein.Alex Frei, der Rekordtorschütze der Schweizer Nationalmannschaft, ist eine der markantesten Persönlichkeiten im Schweizer Fussball. Geboren in Basel, prägte er mit seinem Torriecher und seiner Leidenschaft das Spielgeschehen auf nationaler wie internationaler Ebene – unter anderem bei Stade Rennes, Borussia Dortmund und dem FC Basel. Frei war nicht nur als Spieler ein Führungstyp, sondern auch nach seiner aktiven Karriere als Trainer und Fussballexperte aktiv. Mit analytischem Blick, klarer Kommunikation und einem tiefen Verständnis für den Sport setzt er sich für die Entwicklung junger Talente und die Förderung des Schweizer Fussballs ein.The cover portrait was edited by www.smartportrait.io.
Catherine Byaruhanga, presenter and correspondent for the BBC News Channel, speaks to Tidjane Thiam, the main opposition leader in the Ivory Coast. Mr Thiam is a former CEO of Credit Suisse, with a lengthy and successful career in the financial sector abroad. Now, he wishes to stand for the Ivory Coast presidency - but his candidacy has been blocked by an Ivorian court. It has ruled he cannot run as he was not an Ivorian citizen when he registered on the electoral roll. Tidjane Thiam says the decision is politically motivated, a claim firmly rejected by the government of the Ivory Coast. But he is defending his right to run.Despite years of civil war since the turn of the century, Ivory Coast has a high level of income compared to its neighbours. But Mr Thiam believes more can be done to attract investment and to boost business - and that he has the financial expertise and contacts to make it happen.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Catherine Byaruhanga Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Madeleine Drury Editor: Max DevesonGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.
The international banking giant was again fined by the US for tax fraud in a “non-prosecution” agreement, for allowing wealthy investors to hide investments by falsifying tax documents. If the fines don't stop the behavior, does the punishment work? Perp walks?
Ivory Coast's main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has been struck off the electoral list. The judiciary has declared he is ineligible to run in October's presidential election due to his citizenship. Tidjane Thiam also held French citizenship which he renounced in order to run for the presidency. A court this week argued, that the former Credit Suisse boss forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he acquired French citizenship in 1987. We'll get analysisAlso, did past African National Congress party (ANC) governments in South Africa interfere with investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes? President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up an inquiry. How will it work?And, how does money laundering work, what is a 'grey list' and how do countries can get off it?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Nyasha Michelle in London and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses the lender's performance in the first quarter as net income for the three months to March came in at $1.7 billion, beating estimates. Speaking to Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie, Ermotti also talks about clients' response to ongoing volatility spurred by geopolitical factors such as trade and tariffs, as well as the lender's plans in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DAMION1White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act'The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs next to the total price of products on its site.“This is hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” Leavitt asked.The Trump administration's aggressive swipe came in response to a report that Amazon will soon show consumers how much of an item's cost comes from tariffs. The amount added as a result of tariffs will be displayed right next to each product's total listed price, a person familiar with the plan told the news outlet.WHO DO YOU BLAME?CEO Andrew Jassy.He's the “boss.”Maybe he feels emasculated?Lowest overall batting average (.308)only 6% influence compared to his boss, Jeff Bezos (67%)Not paid like traditional CEOs (relying instead on his $275M in unvested equity) and the $38M that vested last year; so when he's hanging out withHis buddies like Target CEO Brian Cornell ($20M) eBay CEO Jamie Iannone ($22M) have the total summary compensation bragging rights. Not to mention the sad, unmanly CEO Pay Ratio which is listed as 43:1 for Jassy and 753:1 for the DEI-hating Cornell Jeffrey Preston Bezos (67%)I mean he's the actual boss, right?Executive Chair, founder, former CEO, superstar.Hangs out with people like Katy Perry, has a newspaper, sends penis rockets to nowhere, has pretend funds named after himself like the Bezos Earth Fund and the Bezos Day One FundBoard member and former Pepsi CEO Indra NooyiOr maybe this is a DEI problem? Amazon's Audit Committee is tasked with stuff like operational risks, and legal and regulatory matters. Indra chairs this committeeIndra is also involved with very woke-y/DEI-y:stuff like science (Trustee of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Stuff like math (Member of the Dean's Advisory Council at MIT's School of Engineering)Stuff like art (Trustee of the National Gallery of Art)And stuff like giving a shit about people, stakeholder-y capitalism stuff (Director of Partnership for Public Service, whose mission is to inspire a new generation of civil servants and to transform the way government works)Former President Joe BidenAmazon later clarified that the plan to show tariff surcharges was “never approved” and is “not going to happen.” Trump personally called Bezos on Tuesday morning to express his displeasure about the initial report that spurred the heated response from the White House.Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 programLaura Loomer, the far-right activist who has a direct line to President Donald Trump, criticized Lockheed Martin's F-35 program over the weekend, decrying the US defense giant as "woke" and lashing out against the expensive stealth aircraft.In a lengthy post on X, Loomer suggested Lockheed Martin is delivering F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters that "are simply not ready for combat.""The F-35 program, one of the most expensive weapons programs in history, is plagued by delays, defects, & downright incompetence," she wrote Saturday. She said the US Air Force is accepting jets that lack "functional" radar systems, without offering evidence.She also claimed that Lockheed is "increasingly obsessed with pushing a woke agenda." Like many other US defense contractors, Lockheed scrapped its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in January after Trump returned to the White House.The $2 trillion F-35 program is an appealing target for activists and officials seeking to slash government spending, and it has a well-documented list of problems. The Pentagon's top weapons tester said earlier this year that the program had problems delivering functional software and had fallen behind schedule to test upgraded mission systems.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The 2025 Proxy Statement that mentions “diversity” five times!Of course all five of those instances were in the anti-woke/anti-DEI shareholder proposal introduced by the Bahnsen Family Trust.Not sure how this even made the proxy after Lockheed's anti-DEI move in January: “As we publicly stated following the issuance of President Trump's January 2025 Executive Order on DEI, we will not have goals or incentives based on demographic representation or Affirmative Action Plans. We are actively reviewing our workforce-related policies to ensure they are, and remain, compliant and aligned with the Executive Order and all related applicable legal precedent.”The three-headed white guy leadership group (53% influence)CEO/Chair James Taiclet (25%): $24M in payLead Independent Director and Nominating Committee chair Thomas J. Falk (13%)“Independent” since 2010David Burritt (15%)Longest-tenured director (2008-)Busy beaver: two committees (Audit and Pay); CEO of US. SteelSince this is a woke/DEI issue: the black guy:Nevermind, there are no black people on this boardA woman? It would have to be Debra Reed-Klages (17%)While she has no leadership roles she does sit on the board of Caterpillar, which also removed its DEI policies. What, what?Investors. They should have been holding Lockheed accountable, right?According to MSCI data, average support since 2015 is 95%; no director has even received less than 92% since 2017Say on Pay support is routinely over 90%Starbucks union rejects company's recent offer of at least 2% annual pay raiseStarbucks union delegates involved in contract bargaining voted to reject the coffee chain's latest proposal that guaranteed annual raises of at least 2%, Workers United said. Out of the 490 baristas representing the company's more than 550 unionized U.S. stores, 81% rejected the proposal, which did not offer any changes to economic benefits such as healthcare or any immediate pay hike.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The union, for being greedy.The company pays its baristas about $19 an hour on average currently. That's $39,520 before taxes. A 2% raise would result in an increase of $790.40!InvestorsAverage director support of 96% over past 2 yearsEven 86% support for new CEO Brian Niccol's $96M, including $5M in funny munny cashAnd a devilishly perverse CEO pay ratio of 6,666 to 1.Not to mention Use of Starbucks aircraft for travel between city of primary residence and Starbucks headquarters AND up to $250,000 in personal non-commuting travel per yearWhich brings us to the CEO, Brian Niccol, a guy so wonderful that they scrapped the independent chair nonsense and gave him both titles: CEO and ChairLead Independent Director and Nominating Committee chair Jørgen Vig KnudstorpAveraged over 10% votes against over the past 3 AGMs: which is essentially an investor revolutionHis favorite drink–the Caramel Macchiato–is 250 calories with 33g of sugar: the American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 25 grams per dayMATT1Novavax appoints Charles Newton to board of directorsChuck Newton has a background from BofA Merrill, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and Lehman as an investment banker, and is now CFO at a pharma company. He got his education in business administration and “arts”.Who do we blame for the appointment of Chucky?John Jacobs, CEO and highest influence on the board at 23%New board chair and nom committee chair Margaret McGlynn, who will inherit retiring director James Young's 16% influence to become the most influential person on the board?Too much science?Actual knowledge of pharmaceutical science - Young's retirement means there are only 2 actual scientists left on the board of the 9 members - 6 have finance backgrounds, and 1 is a lawyer.DEI - while Novavax's SEC disclosure says that the 9 person board has 1 male with 2 or more races and 2 women, they actually didn't feel white ENOUGH so they added Charles Newton to have a 100% white board (because black people don't even get malaria, COVID, or flu)They actually claim to have 10 board members when they really have 9Investors - who actually hate this board and can't possibly like it more now?Classified board, last year the new board chair (promotion!) got 52% votes for, the PhD got 58% for, and the guy from the family foundation got 53% for - and yes, exactly 35% of the shares are owned by State Street, Vanguard, BlackRock, and Shah CapitalSam Altman says OpenAI will fix ChatGPT's ‘annoying' new personality as users complain the bot is sucking up to them“ChatGPT's new personality is so positive it's verging on sycophantic—and it's putting people off.”Who do we blame for AI being a big fat suckup?Sam Altman, for being a big fat Trump suckupSam Altman, for having an insipid tech bro personality desperately seeking the fame and attention of the earthSam Altman, for firing his non-suckup board membersSam Altman, for putting himself on the board and surrounding himself with board suckups
In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of DEI with Nikki Davies, a globally recognised DEI strategist, coach, and entrepreneur based in Hong Kong. Drawing from our recent UK HR Trends Report, which revealed a shift in DEI's priority amongst organisations, Stuart Elliott asks: why is this happening—and what does it mean for the future?Nikki shares insights from her 30-year career in coaching and consulting, and how organisations are facing a "day of reckoning"—separating those truly committed to DEI from those who have simply followed trends. We dive into the global trends, the importance of psychological safety, and why sustainable, authentic inclusion efforts—not reactionary ones—will define successful businesses moving forward.We also explore how factors like the US election, demographic shifts, and the rise of AI are impacting DEI conversations, and why resilience and leadership authenticity are more crucial than ever. Nikki offers advice for HR leaders on how to keep DEI embedded within business strategy and how small, consistent actions can lead to real, lasting progress.Who is our guest? Nikki Davies is a former HR executive with MNCs including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Prudential plc. She is now the founder of coNEXTion, her consulting and ICF ACC accredited coaching business, serving clients from start-ups to global organisations and is also the Senior Consultant for Pixel Alchemy Collective. A recognised global DEIB strategist, Nikki has over 20 years' experience crafting strategies to drive inclusion, equity, and belonging. She supports executives as a coach and advises organisations on adapting global initiatives to local markets, always aligning DEIB outcomes with strategic business goals.Nikki's approach uses human-centred design to identify systemic challenges and create action-based plans with measurable results, helping leaders build thriving, inclusive organisations. Her impactful initiatives include Diverse Talent Sponsorship Programmes, Inclusive Recruiting, Global DEIB e-learning, Employee Resource Group frameworks, and Inclusive Marketing strategies.Key Timestamps:04:00 - Intro into Nikki Davies 06:20 - Results from our survey11:00 - The shift in the prioritisation of DEI17:39 - Is the shift being seen globally? 22:56 - The emergence of other aspects of DEI30:40 - Impactful DEI initiatives 37:17 - The importance of keeping DEI on the agenda and advice for HR leadersYou can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. Please subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community by following us on LinkedIn.Thank you for listening and please do review and rate us wherever you listen!
Interview recorded - 21st of April, 2025 On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming on Brent Johnson. Brent is the CEO of Santiago Capital, has twenty years experience in financial markets and is well known for coining the “Milkshake theory”.During our conversation we touched on the Milkshake theory, the risk of a sovereign crisis, what this means for the markets currently, realignment of the world worder, who are the losers and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:22 - Milkshake theory4:15 - Sovereign crisis7:20 - All things link back to debt & dollar?9:14 - China worse than the West?11:28 - Misallocation of capital?16:40 - Swap lines20:31 - What is happening in the economy?24:16 - Foreigners selling US assets?26:31 - Dollar shortage28:39 - Realignment of world order32:09 - Who is the loser?35:31 - Impact investment approach?38:56 - One message to takeaway?Brent Johnson brings over twenty years of experience in the financial markets to his position as CEO of Santiago Capital. Prior to that, Brent enjoyed more than nine years as a Managing Director at BakerAvenue Asset Management, a multi-billion dollar asset manager and wealth management firm. He was the lead advisor for several of the firm's largest clients. Before joining BakerAvenue, Brent spent nine years at Credit Suisse in their private client group. He got his start as part of the training program at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) which became part of Credit Suisse in the fall of 2000. Brent regularly gives interviews and speaks at conferences regarding financial markets & macroeconomic trends. His views have been quoted in numerous print, online and television outlets. Brent Johnson -Fund - https://santiagocapital.com/X - https://x.com/SantiagoAuFundNewsletter - https://macroalchemist.com/YouTube - @MilkshakesPod WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 250 where she reiterates her view that the US is already in recession, explains the "collapse in confidence" spreading through markets, and evaluates the growing tension between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell. Booth reveals concerning trends in consumer credit, employment data, and housing that mainstream statistics aren't capturing.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia A global thought leader in monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded QI Research in 2015. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Prior to QI Research, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in March 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy. DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed-income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. Links: QI Research: https://quillintelligence.com/subscriptions/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dimartinobooth Substack: https://dimartinobooth.substack.com/Fed Up: https://www.amazon.com/Fed-Up-Insiders-Federal-Reserve/dp/0735211655Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:31 - Discussion on US exceptionalism and capital migration out of US dollar assets 06:50 - Exploring the implications of collapsing confidence 08:35 - Trump's Truth Social post about Powell and interest rates 11:59 - Federal Reserve's independence and potential rate cut decisions15:20 - Discussion on whether rate cuts are necessary and timing 16:02 - Explanation of Fed blackout period and limitations on communication 17:59 - Analysis of Trump's strategy regarding Fed commentary 19:17 - Consumer 22:20 - CEO confidence decline, reduced capital expenditures, and potential layoffs 23:47 - Discussion on high unemployment claim rejection rates (44%)25:19 - Effects on gig economy and discretionary spending like rideshare services 27:03 - Confirmation that we are in a recession 31:34 - Housing market assessment and discussion of market conditions34:05 - Housing price outlook and structural issues 36:00 - Closing thoughts
Neri Karra Sillaman is an advisor, speaker, and author, recently named to the Thinkers50 Radar List for 2024, recognizing her as one of the world's top 30 emerging management thinkers. She serves as an Entrepreneurship Expert at the University of Oxford and as an Adjunct Professor at ESCP Paris. Neri is also the founder of Neri Karra, a global luxury leather goods brand with over 25 years of partnerships with leading Italian labels. A former child refugee, Neri's journey fuels her passion for resilience, cultural innovation, and ethical business practices. Her thought leadership has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, and Fast Company, and she has been quoted in publications such as the Financial Times, CNBC, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Bloomberg, Business of Fashion, and WWD. She has spoken at organizations including Apple, Credit Suisse, Bernstein, the University of Cambridge, Forbes France, Baker McKenzie, the International Bar Association, and the Global Leaders Summit. A three-time TEDx speaker, she inspires leaders to build businesses that balance purpose with profit for lasting impact. Ok, get ready to be in complete awe - because not only does Neri have an incredible life story, but she is such a humble human. It is incredible what she has accomplished. I know you will be so inspired by her. We chat about: What it was like to be a child in communist Bulgaria who often went to bed hungry and the biggest thing that helped her imagine a beautiful life full of opportunity and education Her journey to graduating at the top of her class, getting a accepted the University of Miami in the U.S., and later getting her PHD at Cambridge How she became writer for top universities across the globe and a sought-after expert in the realm of sustainable fashion and entrepreneurship What inspired her to write a book, how she pivoted after it got rejected over 100 times, and how it all came together centered around immigrant entrepreneurship The #1 characteristic that she has found makes a successful, immigrant entrepreneur And so much more! To learn more about Neri Karra Sillaman and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram
Nach der Wahl von Donald Trump haben SVP-Vertreter betont, mit der neuen US-Regierung böten sich Chancen für die Schweiz. Mit den angekündigten Zöllen zerschlagen sich diese Hoffnungen zumindest im Handelsbereich und es stellen sich kritische Fragen an den Fraktionschef der SVP, Thomas Aeschi. Er erwarte keine fundamental andere Aussenpolitik der USA, hat der Fraktionschef der SVP, Thomas Aeschi kurz nach der Wahl Donald Trumps zum US-Präsidenten gesagt. Schon nach wenigen Tagen Trump-Präsidentschaft wurde die Welt eines Besseren bzw. Anderen belehrt. Mit der Ankündigung von historisch hohen Zöllen hat die US-Politik nun auch gravierende Auswirkungen auf die Schweiz, voraussichtlich. Warum hat sich der SVP-Fraktionschef, der die USA selbst gut kennt, so geirrt? Wie soll die Schweiz nun reagieren? Und, müsste die SVP nun nicht Hand bieten für eine Sicherung der Beziehungen zur EU mit neuen bilateralen Verträgen? Die SVP und ihr Fraktionschef haben auch nach der Übernahme der Credit Suisse durch die UBS vor zwei Jahren klar Stellung bezogen und lautstark harte Massnahmen gefordert, um zu verhindern, dass je wieder eine Schweizer Grossbank von den Steuerzahlerinnen und -zahlern gerettet werden muss. Nun geht's im Parlament um die Bankenregulierung und die SVP hat ihre eigenen Anträge zurückgezogen. Reicht das, was der Bundesrat vor hat, tatsächlich wie die SVP betont, oder ist die Partei dem Lobbying der Banken erlegen? Und schliesslich hat eine bürgerliche Mehrheit in der Wirtschaftskommission des Nationalrats diese Woche unter dem Präsidium von Thomas Aeschi einen Vorstoss gutgeheissen, der verlangt, dass kantonale Mindestlöhne übersteuert werden von nationalen Gesamtarbeitsverträgen. Wie rechtfertigt die SVP das, was andere einen Angriff auf den Föderalismus nennen? SVP-Fraktionschef Thomas Aeschi nimmt Stellung in der «Samstagsrundschau» bei Klaus Ammann. Ergänzend zum «Tagesgespräch» finden Sie jeden Samstag in unserem Kanal die aktuelle «Samstagsrundschau».
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Zwei Jahre sind seit dem Zusammenbruch der CS und deren Übernahme durch die UBS vergangen. Wie kann eine Bankenkrise künftig verhindert werden? In der «Arena» diskutieren Mitglieder des Parlaments mit einem Geschäftsleitungsmitglied der UBS über Regulierung, Boni und die Finanzmarktaufsicht. Am Sonntagabend, dem 19. März 2023, wurde Geschichte geschrieben: Der Bundesrat verkündete die Übernahme der Credit Suisse durch die UBS. Nach dem Niedergang der Grossbank wurden rasch Forderungen nach einer strengeren Regulierung für systemrelevante Banken laut. Unterdessen haben sowohl der Bundesrat als auch die Parlamentarische Untersuchungskommission Massnahmen vorgeschlagen, um die Risiken einer erneuten Bankenkrise zu reduzieren. Die Vorschläge sind nicht nur in der Politik heftig umstritten, sondern beschäftigen auch die Banken, allen voran die UBS. Welche Lehren muss die Politik aus der CS-Krise ziehen? Welche Auswirkungen hätten härtere Vorschriften beim Eigenkapital? Braucht es einen Lohndeckel für Top-Banker? Und welche Anpassungen sind bei der Finanzmarktaufsicht nötig? Zu diesen Fragen begrüsst Mario Grossniklaus am 28. März 2025 in der «Arena»: – Markus Ronner, Mitglied Geschäftsleitung UBS; – Cédric Wermuth, Co-Präsident SP; – Thomas Matter, Vizepräsident SVP; und – Franziska Ryser, Nationalrätin Grüne. Ausserdem im Studio: – Andi Lüscher, Wirtschaftsredaktor SRF
(00:36) Fünf Jahre Haft für den Schriftsteller Boualem Sansal – Algerien missachtet die Meinungsfreiheit. Weitere Themen: (04:45) Schockstarre in der türkischen Kulturszene. (09:31) Einer der Kunst-Stars des 20. Jahrhunderts – Francis Bacon in der Fondation Gianadda in Martigny. (13:53) Kino: «Game Over – Der Fall der Credit Suisse» – eine Chronologie der Skandale. (18:12) Wie entsteht das Böse? «Eichmann – wo die Nacht beginnt» an den Bühnen Bern.
Timestamps:6:54 - An investor generating returns for their LP8:22 - The Swiss startup ecosystem is 18 years old12:09 - Does big data drive innovation?19:20 - What if you don't perform as promised?21:25 - Dealing with FINMA regulations as a VCClick here to check out our free Founders Agreement masterclass, with Melanie Gabriel from Yokoy, Christof Roduner from Scandit, and Viviana Gropengiesser from Talent Kick.About Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer, Teddy Amberg, David Hug & Tanvi Singh:Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer is the general partner at EquityPitcher Ventures, an early-growth VC firm that focuses on B2B tech startups, and the vice-president of FEM'UP SWITZERLAND. She holds a MSc in Entrepreneurship from the UCL School of Management and is also a startup coach at Venturelab.Teddy Amberg is the founding partner at Spicehaus Partners, a VC fund that focuses on seed and early stage Swiss tech companies. He holds an MA in Banking and Finance from HSG and worked at Partners Group and CreditGate24 before founding Spicehaus Partners in 2018.David Hug is the co-founder of Marcau Partners, an investment manager managing Ringier Digital Ventures and Lightbird Ventures AG. He holds a MSc in Entrepreneurial Management from the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Chur and worked at btov Partners and Zürcher Kantonalbank before becoming a VC in 2015.Tanvi Singh is the founding partner at Nirmata-ai Ventures, a VC fund focusing on AI-driven investments for a sustainable future. She holds a Master's degree from UZH and worked for banks like Credit Suisse and UBS before founding Nirmata in 2024.During their chat with our co-host Merle, these 4 VCs shared their best practices for managing a fund. Their tips included:Being proactive in including your LPs in your fund's journey by giving them co-investment opportunities and full access to your data room;Not shortcutting when it comes to compliance and regulatory demands (or you will regret it!);Underpromising and overdelivering when it comes to the goals you communicate to your LPs, and being transparent with them when something goes wrong, so as to ensure that trust is never broken;Sticking to your portfolio companies both in good times and in bad — the startup journey is rocky, and your investments need your help!The cover portrait was edited by www.smartportrait.ioDon't forget to give us a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.
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Het kan gek lopen, zo bewijst Elon Musk. Leiding geven aan Tesla, daarna bezuinigen bij de Amerikaanse overheid en nu opeens een oorlog bekokstoven. Niet de kleinste ook nog, want het gaat over een tussen Amerika en China. Musk mocht als belangrijke adviseur van president Trump bij een briefing daarover zijn. Opvallend, want normaal gesproken zijn die briefings uiterst geheim. Nóg opvallender is het omdat Musk met zowel Tesla als SpaceX nogal actief is in China. Of we ons zorgen moeten maken over de invloed van Musk op een mogelijke oorlog, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. En daarin blikken we ook vooruit op ons pensioen. Als beursbedrijven trendsetters zijn, dan gaan wij over 30 jaar BNR uit de problemen redden. Steeds meer hebben een pensionado aan het roer. Dat gebeurt ook bij Nike. Daar werd gerekend op een dramatische terugval van de omzet in het eerste kwartaal. Maar de schade blijkt beperkt. Het gaat ook over een andere trend: kleine beleggers die het opnemen tegen grote hedgefondsen. En nee we hebben het niet over het Reddit-leger, maar over Europese beleggers die springen op defensie-aandelen. En we kijken terug op de beursweek. Een waarin Google z'n grootste overname ooit deed, Nvidia-topman Jensen Huang urenlang voor niks op een podium stond en Fed-baas Jerome Powell zich niks aantrok van Trumps handelsoorlog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die israelische Armee geht wieder verstärkt gegen die radikal-islamistische Hamas im Gazastreifen vor. Sie hat in der Nacht mehrere Ziele angegriffen. Palästinensische Quellen sprechen von über 200 Getöteten. Weitere Themen: · Im Jemen haben die USA erneut die Huthi-Miliz angegriffen · Welche Lehren zieht der Nationalrat aus dem Ende der Credit Suisse? · In der Schweiz soll es auch künftig keine Sammelklagen geben.
Die Credit Suisse wurde am 19. März 2023 von der UBS übernommen. Auch zwei Jahre später sitzt der Schock noch tief. Wie konnte es so weit kommen? Und: Was für einen Finanzplatz will die Schweiz mit nur noch einer Grossbank? Im Gegensatz zur UBS überstand die Credit Suisse die Finanzkrise ohne staatliche Unterstützung. Doch dann sanken ihre Erträge, mit ihrer viel zu grossen Investmentbank geriet die CS ins Hintertreffen. Führungs- und Strategiewechsel brachten die Bank nicht zur Ruhe, Skandale häuften sich, Verluste waren schmerzhaft. Im Film blicken ehemalige Führungskräfte auf die turbulenten Jahre zurück. Wie kam es so weit, dass am 19. März 2023 die Spitzen von Nationalbank, Finma und Bundesrat die Übernahme der CS durch die UBS verkündeten? Warum wählten sie diesen Weg, von dem heute viele sagen, dass er der UBS ein Schnäppchen ermöglichte? Und: Wie geht es weiter in der Schweiz mit nur einer Grossbank – was bedeutet es für die Steuerzahlerinnen und Steuerzahler, wenn die neue UBS ins Straucheln gerät? Die Geschichte der Credit Suisse ist noch nicht fertig erzählt.
Damit die Grossbank UBS nicht endet wie die Credit Suisse, fordert die Parlamentarische Untersuchungskommission, die das Ende der CS untersucht hat, eine ganze Reihe von Massnahmen. Der Ständerat unterstützt dies, warnt aber davor, den Bankenplatz zu stark zu regulieren. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:29) Bericht zur Übernahme der Credit Suisse im Parlament (08:21) Nachrichtenübersicht (13:20) Was es braucht, damit die Waffen schweigen (21:42) Bevölkerung im Gaza-Streifen leidet weiter (27:34) Bündner Wildhut schiesst fast 50 Wölfe (31:09) Basler Fasnacht der Gegensätze (35:54) Die Sabotage des schottischen Whiskys
Phil Kirschner, Founder of PK Consulting, is an innovator at the intersection of employee experience, corporate real estate, organizational effectiveness, and technology strategy. Drawing on his background at Credit Suisse, WeWork, and McKinsey, Phil shares insights about professional and personal responses to workplace changes. He discusses leaders' and employees' intuitions and the frictions affecting trust. Phil explains the cultural impact of co-working environments and how a hospitality mindset helps achieve strategic human-centric productized work experiences to meet employees' modern work needs. TAKEAWAYS [01:57] Phil shares his experiences in corporate real estate, workplace strategy, and employee experience. [02:45] Cost management taught Phil the importance of understanding workplace dynamics. [04:20] Phil loves the dimensions of workplace change recognizing people's emotional responses. [05:41] How work-life integration can mean the physical manifestation of a policy in the work world. [06:38] Place is personal, affecting choices, relationships and how people communicate. [07:44] How office changes impact managers' perceived control over their teams. [08:45] Executives visiting WeWork's offices were often surprised by the energy and vibrancy. [10:12] Employees embracing the WeWork hospitality, community culture, and work patterns typically had better experiences than those who resisted. [14:00] How smaller companies smaller office investments allows them to be more responsive than large organizations which often struggle with underutilized space. [15:15] COVID revealed more humanity at work—executives were seen differently and trusted. [16:22] The Edelman Trust Barometer shows the first ever dip in trust in corporate leadership. [16:50] Employees' and executives' different intuition about what was ‘better before' and for whom. [18:22] Discrepancies in pre-COVID experiences change expectations for new work environments. [19:22] Phil shares how a real estate company failed to extend workplace flexibility to frontline staff. [22:00] A critical missing question: what needs to be true to allow greater flexibility and not have core metrics dip? [24:40] Remote work enables business continuity and offer an operational risk mitigation framework. [25:00] Digital-first companies have better organizational health by adapting for being distributed. [25:45] Experiencing inefficient processes to develop metrics and optimize operations. [29:02] HR, IT, and Facilities Management need to collaborate to enable modern workplaces. [29:54] Work experience needs productization and someone in charge. [31:07] Real estate reporting to HR help shift the focus from cost control to employee experience. [32:35] Hospitality oriented experiences are typically revenue lines not expense related. [34:31] Companies with “virtual-first, but not placeless” mindset rethink workplace strategy effectively. [35:53] Many executives assume office presence is essential without analyzing why. [39:10] Organizational health and connecting business objectives and work experience. [40:30] How corporate cultures can connect and align employees with purpose enabling change. [43:06] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: The first questions to ask at the start of any good change program: who thinks something is wrong? What do they think is wrong? And who else knows? RESOURCES Phil Kirschner on LinkedIn Phil Kirschner, Contributor – Leadership Strategy, Forbes QUOTES "Many employees are feeling gaslit when they hear leaders say, ‘It was better before,' because that doesn't resonate with them." "Trust in organizations dipped for the first time in Edelman's latest trust barometer report." “When I walk into the building, if the experience of getting in or registering a visitor or attending event is, is not a great one, at that point, I do not know or care whose problem it is. I want one place to go easily and I want a hospitality feeling in the response to that, which is really difficult for groups that are viewed as an expense.” “The companies that say place isn't the thing, then tend to come back around with much more interesting and studied uses and new designs of place, whether that's somebody's house, whether that's a coworking space, whether that's an “office” that they retain for gathering purposes, right? These are the same companies that tend to staff up on workplace experience. They staff up on customer success for tools, they staff up for gathering.”
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 235 to discuss mounting signs of disinflation and labor market stress in early 2025. She points to falling rents, rising vacancy rates, and a wave of both private and public sector job cuts that could force more Fed rate cuts than markets expect. DiMartino Booth warns about the confluence of student loan delinquencies, credit stress, and potential disruption to passive investment flows as demographic shifts and job losses impact 401(k) contributions.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/juliaA global thought leader in monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded QI Research in 2015. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Prior to QI Research, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in March 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy.DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed-income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Links: QI Research: https://quillintelligence.com/subscriptions/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dimartinobooth Fed Up: https://www.amazon.com/Fed-Up-Insiders-Federal-Reserve/dp/0735211655Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome and introduction 1:10 Analysis of Fed minutes and debt ceiling impact 2:04 Discussion of Treasury general account and liquidity 3:50 MBS rolloff implications 5:18 Private sector layoffs and bankruptcies 8:20 Labor market conditions and Uber driver earnings 9:31 Initial jobless claims analysis and Fed outlook 11:23 Rent and housing market dynamics 13:36 Disinflationary trends and shelter costs 15:54 Student loan impact on credit scores 16:54 Housing market inventory and spring selling season 19:49 Senior housing opportunities 20:50 White collar recession analysis 23:50 Discussion of Doge savings and flat tax proposal 26:18 Potential stimulus impact on inflation 27:58 Passive investing risks and TSP analysis 32:01 Closing remarks
The Tariff Kid - Tariff on Tariff off! US Manufacturing turns the corner. A quick check on earnings and some thoughts on the economy. And our guest - Danielle DiMartino Booth - the "Fed watcher" NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) As Founder & CEO of Quill Intelligence, Danielle DiMartino Booth set out to launch a #ResearchRevolution, redefining how markets intelligence is conceived and delivered. To build QI, she brought together a core team of investing veterans to analyze the trends and provide critical analysis on what is driving the markets – both in the United States and globally. A global thought leader on monetary policy, economics and finance, DiMartino Booth founded Quill Intelligence in 2018. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), has a column on Bloomberg View, is a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Prior to Quill, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas where she served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy. DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio: she holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. Follow @DiMartinoBooth Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/tdi-strategy/ Stocks mentioned in this episode: (AMZN), (GLD), (BTCUSD), (ORCL), (GOOG), (SMR), CEG), (GEV), (AMD)
Jen Jeronimo, the CEO of Gaingels Inc., possesses over 20 years of finance and banking experience, with notable leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns, and JP Morgan. Since taking the helm at Gaingels in 2021, she has been instrumental in overseeing $900 million in investments across 2,500 portfolio companies, benefiting from the involvement of 4,000 members. Jen's commitment to championing equitable access and representation in venture capital is reflected in her launch of the WAVE program, which has empowered over 200 women in venture capital, and her role as an advisor for Bridge2 Technologies. Her advocacy for underrepresented founders, combined with her extensive financial expertise, positions her as a key figure in driving diversity and inclusion within the venture capital landscape. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:02 - Mission and Impact of Gaingels Inc. 00:08:01 - Career Trajectory and Transition to Gaingels 00:12:00 - The Data Supporting Diversity in Venture Capital 00:15:12 - Impact of Women in Venture 00:21:44 - Women Achieving Venture Equality (WAVE) Program 00:29:41 - Trends in Diversity and Inclusion in Startups Connect with Jen Jeronimo Website: gaingels.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jeronimo1 Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai
In this episode of The WarriorHER Podcast, we sit down with SoVonna Day-Goins, the trailblazing CEO of Women X Meta, a Web3 startup committed to empowering women and POC through tech innovation. With a three-decade career in finance at Citi, JPMorgan, and Credit Suisse, SoVonna is a leader at the intersection of finance, technology, and social sustainability. She made history by establishing Wall Street's first Global Head of Social Sustainability role and continues to drive impactful change through blockchain and Web3 initiatives. SoVonna is also a dedicated social advocate, chairing Comprehensive Youth Development, co-chairing Phoenix Productions Inc., and co-creating initiatives like Blockchain for Social Good and the Kid3 Conference. In this episode, she shares her journey from finance to tech, her passion for social impact, and why innovation and inclusion must go hand in hand. Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation about breaking barriers, leveraging technology for social good, and the future of finance and Web3. ⏳ [00:00] – Introduction Welcome to The WarriorHER Podcast Introduction to today's guest, SoVonna Day-Goins ⏳ [03:15] – From Wall Street to Web3 SoVonna's transition from a successful finance career to leading a Web3 startup What inspired her shift to tech-driven social sustainability ⏳ [08:45] – Building Women X Meta How Women X Meta is empowering women and POC in tech The role of blockchain and Web3 in driving financial and social equity ⏳ [15:20] – The Power of Social Sustainability How SoVonna created Wall Street's first Global Head of Social Sustainability role Why businesses must integrate inclusion, innovation, and impact ⏳ [22:30] – Blockchain for Social Good & the Future of Finance Why blockchain is more than just crypto—it's a tool for real-world change The role of education and allyship in bridging financial gaps ⏳ [30:10] – Lessons in Leadership & Resilience The biggest challenges SoVonna faced as a woman of color in finance & tech How she's mentoring and paving the way for future leaders ⏳ [38:45] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect SoVonna's final words of wisdom Where to follow and support Women X Meta Women X Meta Website: https://womenxmeta.xyz Women X Meta Action Planner: https://womenxmeta.xyz/products/allyship-cultivating-hope-through-action-an-action-planner LinkedIn: [Insert SoVonna's LinkedIn Profile URL] Follow Us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-warriorher-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWarriorHerPodcast Subscribe to the Podcast: [Insert Podcast Subscription Links] Leave a Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nFYwWl2e0kkUfpdhg7NYh?si=c7432f56a864479c Share this Episode: Loved this episode? Share it using #WarriorHERPodcast The WarriorHER Podcast is all about empowerment, resilience, and success stories from women who have overcome challenges and built legacies. Tune in for more inspiring stories and actionable insights from trailblazing women across industries.
Duncan Mavin is a seasoned international financial journalist, editor at Bloomberg and critically acclaimed author. In his new book, Meltdown: Scandal, Sleaze and the Collapse of Credit Suisse, Mavin unravels how risky deals, rogue executives, and systemic hubris unraveled a 166-year-old banking giant. Joining him to discuss the book is Carl Miller, the journalist, co-founder of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos, and host of crime podcast Kill List. ------------ If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After harrowing probes in the 1990s, Swiss banks thought they'd come to terms with their WWII-era ties to Nazis. But WSJ's Margot Patrick explains how documents newly unearthed from bank archives include shocking revelations. Further Reading: -Nazi Ties to Credit Suisse Ran Deeper Than Was Known, Hidden Files Reveal Further Listening: -What Just Happened at Credit Suisse? -The Financial Legacy of the Nuclear Tests on Bikini Atoll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices