Podcasts about financial policy

The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's low-income countries. IDA's grants and low-interest loans help countries invest in their futures, improve lives, and create safer, more prosperous communities around the world. Replenished every three years, IDA's current round of negotiations is scheduled to conclude in December 2024 in a final pledging meeting in Seoul, Korea. As IDA completes its 21st replenishment, we journey to Korea to hear how the country, which has recently pledged a 45% in its contribution, has gone from recipient to donor. And we'll learn about some of the development priorities of another donor country, Switzerland. Featured voicesAki Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance at the World Bank Juyoung Yang, Associate Fellow in the Department of Macroeconomics and Financial Policy of the Korea Development Institute Chantal Felder, Head of the Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Section, Swiss Agency for Development and cooperation (SDC) Timestamps[00:00] Introducing the International Development Association (IDA)[03:26] Korea's developmental transformation[06:25] Visions from the ground on Korea's economic growth[11:10] How IDA is helping countries to tackle climate change[17:04] International cooperation: Switzerland's commitment to IDA[20:14] Hope on the horizon in a context of polycrisisABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANKThe World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

Lex interviews Tom Duff Gordon, the Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase, where he drives the company's engagement with policymakers in global markets across the UK, Europe, APAC,  LatAm, and the MENA region. Together, Tomm and Lex discuss the importance of policy work in the financial services industry, especially after the 2008 financial crisis, and how policy teams collaborate with regulators to shape the regulatory environment; the reasons why the financial services industry is heavily regulated, including the systemic and interconnected nature of the financial system and the need to protect retail consumers; the regulatory approaches to cryptocurrency and digital assets in different jurisdictions, with Europe (MiCA), the US, and other regions like Asia. The discussion highlights the diverse and evolving nature of crypto regulation globally; the challenges faced by the US in developing a coherent regulatory framework for crypto assets, particularly the jurisdictional tussle between the SEC and CFTC; Coinbase's efforts to advocate for clear and balanced crypto regulation, including through grassroots initiatives like "Stand with Crypto"; and lastly, Coinbase's evolving product strategy, expanding beyond its core exchange business into areas like custody, lending, and infrastructure for the broader crypto ecosystem. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Topics: Coinbase, Credit Suisse, SEC, Circle, MiCA, Stand With Crypto, FIT21, financial regulation, financial policy, crypto, exchange, USDC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Boris Johnson is praising the presidency of his friend and ally Donald Trump. The former British Prime Minister has spoken exclusively to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking on the eve of the US election, as final polling shows key battleground states could still go either way. Johnson is commending the unpredictability of US democracy, compared with countries like China and Russia. He says he has a good relationship with Kamala Harris, but he disagrees with the public perception of Trump. Johnson says the former president was robust on Syria, Iran, and Russia. He told Hosking that if Trump is a “nutjob”, there is definitely a method to his madness. Johnson says another Donald Trump presidency could ease the war between Russia and Ukraine. He says Trump has opposed aid to Ukraine only to separate himself from political opponents like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. If elected, he says Trump would be stern on Putin and wouldn't allow NATO and the United States to be humiliated. Johnson will be offering more of his insights as the the International Keynote Speaker at a one off “Long Lunch” event in Auckland this December. For more information, click here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's note: The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has unveiled a road map for further comprehensively deepening reform in various sectors to advance Chinese modernization in the new era. China Daily is running a series of stories focused on specific reform measures and the implementation of the measures in different sectors and localities.编者的话：中国共产党第二十届三中全会公布了对进一步全面深化改革作出系统谋划和部署。《中国日报》将重点关注具体改革措施及这些措施在不同部门、地区的实施情况。China cut key interest rate benchmarks on Monday, demonstrating policymakers' strong commitment to strengthening macroeconomic policy support and putting into effect the measures outlined last week at a key meeting of the central leadership of the Communist Party of China, economists and analysts said.经济学家、分析人士表示，我国7月22日将多个关键利率下调，展现出货币政策呵护经济回升的决心，是对二十届三中全会“坚定不移实现全年经济社会发展目标”要求的积极响应。With the top-level meeting having mapped out reforms to bolster financial support for the real economy, they said China will likely take more action soon to enhance the effectiveness of interest rate adjustments and strengthen the capital market's ability to serve innovative enterprises as well as investors.通过我国高层政治制定，目前已加强对实体经济支持的改革方案，将提高利率调整的有效性，并加强资本市场为创新企业和投资者服务的能力。On Monday, the People's Bank of China, the nation's central bank, lowered the interest rate on seven-day reverse repurchase agreements or reverse repos — which serves as the short-term policy benchmark of interest rates — from 1.8 percent to 1.7 percent. The seven-day reverse repo is a central bank tool to inject liquidity.根据央行7月22日公告，公开市场7天期逆回购操作采用固定利率、数量招标，操作利率由1.8%调整为1.7%。Loan prime rates, China's market-based lending rate benchmarks, also dropped on Monday. The one-year LPR came in at 3.35 percent, after staying at 3.45 percent for 11 months. The over-five-year LPR, on which lenders base their mortgage rates, was lowered by 10 basis points to 3.85 percent.贷款市场报价利率也有所下降。中国人民银行7月22日授权全国银行间同业拆借中心公布，1年期LPR下调为3.35%，5年期以上LPR下调为3.85%。Analysts said the move will help boost investment and consumption by easing financing costs, as basic calculations indicate that Monday's cut can save about 55 yuan ($7.55) in monthly payments for a new homebuyer taking out a 30-year, 1-million-yuan mortgage and thus help improve homebuying demand.分析师表示，此举将有助于通过降低融资成本来提振投资和消费。此次降息后购房者月供大约可减少55元，帮助改善购房需求。The cut aligned with the call from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which concluded on Thursday, to remain firmly committed to accomplishing the goals for this year's economic and social development.此次减息呼应了7月18日结束的中共二十届三中全会，即努力实现全年经济社会发展目标。To achieve this year's fiscal spending target, Zhang Bin, a senior researcher at China Finance 40 Forum, a top think tank, said that China needs to issue additional government bonds in the second half beyond its initial plan, either as central or local government bonds.CF40资深研究员、中国社科院世界经济与政治研究所副所长张斌表示，广义财政政策应该更加积极一些，下半年需要额外新增发债才能实现目标。This is because local governments' difficulties in generating adequate revenue have impeded the country's fiscal spending, which has in turn exacerbated the challenge of insufficient demand, said Zhang, who is also a national political adviser.特别是今年要尽一切可能完成年初制定的政府支出目标，由于税收收入、地方政府卖地收入下降，完成年初目标面临很大困难。Guo Kai, executive president of the CF40 Institute, a research institute affiliated with the think tank, said there remains more scope for interest rate cuts to counter slowing economic momentum, adding that Monday's cut also marks a step forward in market-oriented monetary policy transmission.中国金融四十人研究院（CF40）执行院长郭凯表示，为应对经济势头放缓，降息仍有更多空间，此次降息也标志着以市场为导向的货币政策向前迈进一步。The resolution adopted by the plenary session called for accelerated efforts to improve the central bank system and the monetary policy transmission mechanism, as part of wider financial system reform.本次全会通过的《中共中央关于进一步全面深化改革、推进中国式现代化的决定》（以下简称《决定》）提出要完善货币政策传导机制，提高资金使用效率，为经济持续回升向好和高质量发展营造良好的货币金融环境。Lou Feipeng, a researcher at Postal Savings Bank of China, said future reforms in monetary policy are needed to clarify the short-term interest rate corridor and its mechanism for transmission to long-term rates."Central bank transactions in treasury bonds are also likely to start and expand in response to market conditions to manage the treasury bond yield," Lou said.中国邮政储蓄银行研究员娄飞鹏表示：“各国国债的央行交易也可能根据市场状况开始并扩大，以限制美国国债收益率。”。未来需要对货币政策进行改革，以明确短期利率及其向长期利率传导的机制。Capital market reform would also be a focus of the upcoming financial system reform, analysts said, especially as the resolution has called for improving the functions of the capital market to give balanced weight to investment and financing.分析人士表示，资本市场改革也将是即将到来的金融体制改革的重点，全金融消费者保护和打击非法金融活动机制，构建产业资本和金融资本“防火墙”。Yan Xiang, chief economist at Huafu Securities, said that it can be learned from the resolution that reform will be deepened in the capital market, aiming to boost investors' confidence, enhance market efficiency and lower risks in the entire economic system."The capital market plays a significant role in serving the real economy, nurturing technology innovation and supporting new quality productive forces. It is for these reasons that the resolution has stressed the need to complete the capital market's basic mechanisms," he said.华福证券首席经济学家燕翔指出，资本市场是支持科技创新、推动加快发展新质生产力的重要力量。《决定》提出要“防风险、强监管，促进资本市场健康稳定发展”以及“建立增强资本市场内在稳定性长效机制”，目的就是要通过改革，建立中国资本市场长远稳定发展的内在制度根基。Liu Tao, deputy head of the Guangkai Chief Industry Research Institute, said that, specifically, bars may be raised for floating on the A-share market's main board and ChiNext at the Shenzhen bourse. Meanwhile, differentiated delisting rules may be introduced for different boards.广开首席产业研究院副院长刘涛认为，在A股市场主板上市和在深圳证券交易所上市的创业板可能会上调柱线，不同的董事会也将出台差异化的退市规则。Guangkai Chief Industry Research Instituten.广开首席产业研究院Postal Savings Bank of Chinan.中国邮政储蓄银行

Wharton Finance Professor Itay Goldstein joins the show to talk about a conference that explores the impact of AI on the finance sector, hosted by the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation (WIFPR) and the International Monetary Fund, as well as his own research on AI-powered collusion in stock trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun, Octavio Marenzi, CEO and Founder at Opimas, and Kyle Bligen, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Opimas Founder and CEO Octavio Marenzi and Kyle Bligen, the Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, to share their insights on the Fed's interest rate policy, the approval of Ether ETFs, and the significance of the FIT21 Act. They also discuss the regulatory perspectives of the SEC and the CFTC.Takeaways | The approval of spot Ether ETFs is highly likely due to the precedent set by the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.The FIT21 Act aims to provide consumer protections, regulatory certainty, and financial inclusion in the crypto market.The SEC and the CFTC have different views on the regulation of digital assets, leading to potential conflicts.Regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting institutional investors and promoting the growth of the crypto market.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview02:12 Fed's Interest Rate Policy04:17 Spot Ether ETFs09:02 The FIT21 Act11:44 SEC vs. CFTC14:48 Impact on the MarketLINKS | CoinDesk 20 Opimas Chamber of Progress -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun, Octavio Marenzi, CEO and Founder at Opimas, and Kyle Bligen, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Opimas Founder and CEO Octavio Marenzi and Kyle Bligen, the Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, to share their insights on the Fed's interest rate policy, the approval of Ether ETFs, and the significance of the FIT21 Act. They also discuss the regulatory perspectives of the SEC and the CFTC.Takeaways | The approval of spot Ether ETFs is highly likely due to the precedent set by the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.The FIT21 Act aims to provide consumer protections, regulatory certainty, and financial inclusion in the crypto market.The SEC and the CFTC have different views on the regulation of digital assets, leading to potential conflicts.Regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting institutional investors and promoting the growth of the crypto market.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview02:12 Fed's Interest Rate Policy04:17 Spot Ether ETFs09:02 The FIT21 Act11:44 SEC vs. CFTC14:48 Impact on the MarketLINKS | CoinDesk 20 Opimas Chamber of Progress -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In this Executive Brief on The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, a former CIA Operations Officer, delves into the complexities and implications of the recently passed REPO Act. Embedded within broader bills to fund foreign wars, notably in Ukraine, this legislation authorizes the U.S. President to seize Russian governmental assets totaling about $300 billion from U.S. and European banks, reallocating them to support the war effort in Ukraine. Wright raises critical questions about the wisdom of such financial interventions, exploring the potential repercussions for the international trust in the U.S. financial system. The discussion outlines the crucial role of the U.S. dollar as both a transaction and a reserve currency, explaining how its stability has underpinned global economic security since World War II. Through a thought experiment involving hypothetical transactions between Guyana and Uruguay, Wright illustrates the fundamental dynamics of international trade and the pivotal role of the U.S. dollar. He expresses concern that the actions under the REPO Act could erode global confidence in the dollar, potentially leading to financial instability and diminishing the economic advantages currently enjoyed by the U.S. Wright warns that while the measures are intended to punish Russia, they could inadvertently accelerate efforts by BRIC nations to develop alternatives to the dollar-centric financial system, challenging U.S. economic dominance. He concludes with a call for fiscal responsibility and strategic financial management to preserve the dollar's status and ensure continued stability in the global financial landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader implications of current U.S. foreign and financial policies on the global stage.

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with historian and standup comedian, Sean Vanatta, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow and senior fellow at the Wharton Initiative for Financial Policy and Regulation, about Vanatta's cool new book, Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control (Yale UP, 2024). Plastic Capitalism examines the fascinating history of the rise of the credit card business in the United States, uncovering a complex picture that includes banks, consumers, and federal and state governments. It involves complex interplays of movement and countermovement, ending in the relative dissolution of regulatory power. Vinsel also talks with Vanatta about his current and future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with historian and standup comedian, Sean Vanatta, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow and senior fellow at the Wharton Initiative for Financial Policy and Regulation, about Vanatta's cool new book, Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control (Yale UP, 2024). Plastic Capitalism examines the fascinating history of the rise of the credit card business in the United States, uncovering a complex picture that includes banks, consumers, and federal and state governments. It involves complex interplays of movement and countermovement, ending in the relative dissolution of regulatory power. Vinsel also talks with Vanatta about his current and future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with historian and standup comedian, Sean Vanatta, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow and senior fellow at the Wharton Initiative for Financial Policy and Regulation, about Vanatta's cool new book, Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control (Yale UP, 2024). Plastic Capitalism examines the fascinating history of the rise of the credit card business in the United States, uncovering a complex picture that includes banks, consumers, and federal and state governments. It involves complex interplays of movement and countermovement, ending in the relative dissolution of regulatory power. Vinsel also talks with Vanatta about his current and future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with historian and standup comedian, Sean Vanatta, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow and senior fellow at the Wharton Initiative for Financial Policy and Regulation, about Vanatta's cool new book, Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control (Yale UP, 2024). Plastic Capitalism examines the fascinating history of the rise of the credit card business in the United States, uncovering a complex picture that includes banks, consumers, and federal and state governments. It involves complex interplays of movement and countermovement, ending in the relative dissolution of regulatory power. Vinsel also talks with Vanatta about his current and future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with historian and standup comedian, Sean Vanatta, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow and senior fellow at the Wharton Initiative for Financial Policy and Regulation, about Vanatta's cool new book, Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control (Yale UP, 2024). Plastic Capitalism examines the fascinating history of the rise of the credit card business in the United States, uncovering a complex picture that includes banks, consumers, and federal and state governments. It involves complex interplays of movement and countermovement, ending in the relative dissolution of regulatory power. Vinsel also talks with Vanatta about his current and future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

Steven Kamin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, was previously the director of the Division of International Finance at the Federal Reserve Board, and is a returning guest to the podcast. Mark Sobel is the US Chairman at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, and he previously served at the US Department of the Treasury for nearly four decades, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy from 2000 to early 2015. Also, from 2015 through 2018, Mark served as a US representative at the IMF. Steven and Mark join Macro Musings to talk about dollar dominance and whether or not it is here to stay. Specifically, Steven and Mark also discuss current debates surrounding dollarization, the threat that China poses to dollar dominance, the weaponization of the dollar in the global economy, and a lot more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Steven's Twitter: @steven_kamin Steven's AEI profile   Mark's Twitter: @sobel_mark Mark's CSIS profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *Dollar Dominance is Here to Stay for the Foreseeable Future—the Real Issue for the Global Economy is How and Why* by Steven Kamin and Mark Sobel   *Steven Kamin on the Global Influence of Fed Policy and the U.S. Dollar* by Macro Musings   *US Sanctions Reinforce the Dollar's Dominance* by Michael Dooley, David Folkerts-Landau, and Peter Garber

Christie and Jane interview outgoing Seattle School Board Director Chandra Hampson at the end of her four-year term. The focus of our conversation is the Financial Policy, co-authored by Hampson, that the Seattle School Board recently passed. We also talk about PTA funding, the belief gap, community engagement, special education spending, and a potential financial audit. See our show notes.Support the showMusic by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, logo by Carmen Lau-Woo

This episode of Seattle Hall Pass covers the Financial Policy that will be voted on at the November 15, 2023, school board meeting. In the first part of this episode, Christie and Jane will give a high level summary of the Financial Policy. And then School Board Director Vivian Song joins us for a great discussion about her proposed amendment to the policy. See our show notes Support the showMusic by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, logo by Carmen Lau-Woo

George Selgin is a senior fellow and director emeritus of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute. George is also a frequent guest on Macro Musings, and he rejoins the podcast to talk about some of the recent developments in the monetary and financial policy space. Specifically, David and George discuss the history and present developments surrounding FedNow, the future of real-time payments, how to revise the Fed's operating system, whether the Fed is currently delivering on a soft landing, and a lot more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   George's Twitter: @GeorgeSelgin George Cato Institute profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our new Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *George Selgin on False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery* by Macro Musings   *Getting Up From the Floor* by Claudio Borio   *Opening a Federal Reserve Account* by Julie Hill   *From Cannabis to Crypto: Federal Reserve Discretion in Payments* by Julie Hill   *Fiscal Arithmetic and the Global Inflation Outlook* by Peder Beck-Friis and Richard Clarida

Our expert hosts, Kate Moody and Benjamin Ensor, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernising system NatWest boss Alison Rose resigns over Nigel Farage bank account leak Italian banking giant Mediobanca backs London with £10.4m investment in startups Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin Twitter CEO teases banking and payment plans in memo about X rebrand McDonald's opens McNuggets Land in the metaverse, but McWhy? This week's guests include: Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Olly Betts, Fintech Sector Director, Founders Factory Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Janay Eyo and Olly Betts.

gm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including: First zkEVM goes live on Ethereum 1:54 A recap on USDC/SVB 12:46 Coinbase's SEC Wells Notice 25:26 Amazon NFTs Will Be Tied to Real-world Assets, Token Possible 36:35 We are also joined by some amazing guests: * Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress * Filippo Chisari, Web3 Strategic Advisor and Chief Commercial Officer In Residence for Techstars Web3 Just a quick reminder - nothing we share here is legal, tax or financial advice. Views or opinions expressed by the panel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of the entities they are representing. This episode is sponsored by Visa. This episode is brought to you by Visa, one of the world's leaders in digital payments. Crypto has opened up a new world of possibilities, and Visa's helping everyone take part. Consumers now can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of using their Visa crypto-linked cards for everyday purchases at millions of Visa-accepting merchant locations around the world. Join us in this new money movement; learn more visa.com/crypto (visa.com/crypto). If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.com/bchaininsider Special Guests: Filippo Chisari and Janay Eyo.

Kate Judge is a professor of law at Columbia Law School and the editor of the Journal of Financial Regulation, and Peter Conti-Brown is an associate professor of financial regulation and the co-director of the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation at the University of Pennsylvania. Both are also returning guests to the podcast, and they rejoin Macro Musings to talk about the banking panic of 2023 and the lessons learned so far. Specifically, Kate, Peter, and David discuss how the scene was set for this recent banking crisis, the quality of the policy response, how to reform the banking system moving forward, and a lot more.   Transcript for the episode can be found here.   Kate's Twitter: @ProfKateJudge Kate's Columbia Law profile   Peter's Twitter: @PeterContiBrown Peter's UPenn profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Check out our new Macro Musings merch here!   Related Links:   *Towards an Administrative Law of Central Banking* by Peter Conti-Brown, Yair Listokin, and Nicholas Parrillo   *Money Market Funds Swell by More Than $286bn Amid Deposit Flight* by Brooke Masters, Marriet Clarfelt, and Kate Duguid   *'The Fed Has Mishandled This About 7 Different Ways': SVB Rescue Sparks Backlash* by Victoria Guida   *Scrap the Bank Deposit Insurance Limit* by Lev Menand and Morgan Ricks

A rant on the state of interest rates in 2023, broke banks and the past few years of financial policy, with a splash of life goals, financial freedom and lifestyle design. 

Steven Kelly is a senior research associate at the Yale Program on Financial Stability and is a previous guest of the podcast. Steven rejoins Macro Musings to talk about the recent bank collapses at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature, the government response, and what this means for financial stability policy in the present and future. David and Steven also discuss the role that interest rate risk and macro policy played in SVB's failure, the debate over the systemic nature of this crisis, the implementation and use of the Bank Term Funding Program, and more.   Transcript for the episode can be found here.   Steven's Twitter: @StevenKelly49 Steven's Substack: Without Warning   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Check out our new Macro Musings merch here!   Related Links:   Steven Kelly Twitter thread on SVB   Daniela Gabor Twitter thread on SVB   *Was This a Bailout? Skeptics Descend on Silicon Valley Bank Response* by Jeanna Smialek and Alan Rappeport   *Monetary Tightening and U.S. Bank Fragility in 2023: Mark-to-Market Losses and Uninsured Depositor Runs?* by Erica Jiang, Gregor Matvos, Tomasz Piskorski, and Amit Seru

Our expert hosts, David M. Brear and Mauricio Magaldi, are joined by some great guests to ask: "Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?” This week's guests include: Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Innovation can often move a lot faster than the bureaucracy - and sometimes that's a good thing when it comes to risk and regulation. But with payments technology growing, evolving, and offering solutions to some of the world's big problems - is it time for governments globally to catch up? Our amazing panel discuss how governments and payments technology work together, the potential solutions from blockchain, and how the future of payments will shape the future of our biggest economies. Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Get your tickets for our next After Dark here (https://info.11fs.com/london-calling) Special Guests: Chris Holmes, Janay Eyo, and Mauricio Magaldi.

In today's bonus show, our expert hosts, David M. Brear and Mauricio Magaldi, are joined by some great guests to ask: "Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?” This week's guests include: Mauricio Magaldi, Global Strategy Director of Crypto, 11:FS Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Innovation can often move a lot faster than the bureaucracy - and sometimes that's a good thing when it comes to risk and regulation. But with payments technology growing, evolving, and offering solutions to some of the world's big problems - is it time for governments globally to catch up? Our amazing panel discuss how governments and payments technology work together, the potential solutions from blockchain, and how the future of payments will shape the future of our biggest economies. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show at: www.twitter.com/bchaininsider Special Guests: Chris Holmes, David M. Brear , and Janay Eyo.

Peter Conti-Brown is an associate professor of financial regulation and legal studies at the University of Pennsylvania and is a non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution. Peter is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and rejoins the podcast to talk about some of the big legal and regulatory issues facing the financial and monetary policy space today. Specifically, David and Peter discuss the debt ceiling crisis, Fed master accounts, the current state of cryptocurrency, the implications of the Federal Reserve Accountability Act, and the most significant court cases facing the central bank today.   Transcript for the episode can be found here.   Peter's Twitter: @PeterContiBrown Peter's UPenn profile The Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation's website   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Check out our new Macro Musings merch here!   Related Links:   *The Contingent Origins of Financial Legislation* by Peter Conti-Brown and Brian Feinstein   *Let Crypto Burn* by Stephen Cecchetti and Kim Schoenholtz   *Mint the Coin? Buy Back Bonds? 7 ‘Gimmicks' for Dodging the Debt Limit* by Jeff Stein   Peter Conti-Brown's Bonus Segment with David Beckworth

Is financial advice science advice? How independent can a financial advisor be? Did the world of economic policy advisors have their epiphany in 2008 in the same way that other sciences did in 2020? If anyone can answer these questions, it's Professor Jan-Pieter Krahnen!

Julie Hill is a professor of law at the University of Alabama's School of Law and she specializes in the study of the regulation of financial institutions. Julie also has a new paper out titled, *Opening a Federal Reserve Account,* and she joins Macro Musings to talk about the history and recent developments surrounding Fed master accounts. David and Julie also discuss the legal basis for these accounts and the numerous case studies surrounding them, including the Narrow Bank, Reserve Trust, Custodia, and more.   Transcript for the episode can be found here.   Julie's Twitter: @ProfJulieHill Julie's Alabama Law profile   David's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Check out our new Macro Musings merch here!   Related Links:   *Opening a Federal Reserve Account* by Julie Hill

Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the need for regulatory clarity for crypto and FinTech to achieve a fair playing field internationally and financial inclusion.Here is what they covered: Janay´s journey to financial policy What is the Chamber of Progress? What is your mission? How do your work with FinTechs? How do you see the outlook for crypto this year? What went wrong with the FTX? How should tech and cryptocurrency leaders prepare for an ever-evolving policy landscape? Where cryptocurrency fits into climate change policy and environmental concerns? How do US policymakers view cryptos' function – as a payment mechanism or a commodity?  Does tech anti-trust legislation could impact crypto? Recommended further reading: Crypto For My People The best way to reach out: Janay on Twitter or LinkedIn or the Chamber of Progress website

Our expert hosts, Ross Gallagher, is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Sarah Kocianski, Independent Fintech Consultant Bruno Diniz, Co-Founder, Spiralem We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged with defrauding investors - 4:20 Brazil's Nubank announces $330 million equity capitalization in Mexico - 17:15 Inflation peaked — but it's not returning to pre-Covid levels in 2023, Mastercard says - 30:00 Ocho wants to rethink (and rebrand) personal finance for business owners - 40:40 UK banking rules in biggest shake-up in more than 30 years - 50:50 The ‘naughty or nice' list of financial services - 52:05 Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Send us your questions for the Fintech Insider Mailbag here (https://11fscompany.typeform.com/to/kBMan5qL?typeform-source=t.co) Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Bruno DIniz, Janay Eyo, and Sarah Kocianski.

Our expert host, Benjamin Ensor, is joined by some great guests to ask: "How do changes in government affect innovation in financial services?" Governments can accelerate or roll back growth and innovation in financial services as they see fit. We've put together a panel of experts to discuss: what role governments play in financial services, to what extent they are responsible for innovation in the UK, US, and Latin American markets, and what impact could governments have on the future innovation of those markets? This week's guests include: Bruno Diniz, Co-Founder, Spiralem Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy, Chamber of Progress Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Bruno DIniz, Janay Eyo, and Janine Hirt.

Finances tend to create the biggest headaches in a dental practice. If you don't have clearly spelled out financial policy in your office, you'll end up with upset patients, outstanding payments, and a messy accounts receivable. So this week, Jeff discusses how to create sensible financial policy that enables you to get paid on-time and without any confusion or headaches.   1:25 – Why having clearly spelled out policy for all your office operations is essential 11:49 – Creating internal financial policy for practice 15:42 – Payment options that work for the practice and the patients 28:59 – Rolling out new financial policies without creating problems   Recommended Financial Policies - https://www.mgeonline.com/financial-policies-2 The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc Learn more about MGE - https://www.mgeonline.com  The Scheduling for Production Seminar - https://www.mgeonline.com/the-scheduling-for-production-seminar/   DDS Success - https://ddssuccess.com 

This week, Clay is joined by IIF President and CEO Tim Adams as they discuss a variety of issues surrounding Global Policy.

In this episode of the GRU, we host José María Roldán, former Chairman and CEO of the Spanish Bankers Association (and former Director General of the Bank of Spain) to reflect on his experience as a former regulator and representative of the banking industry and discuss the evolution of global regulatory policy over the last 10 years. We examine with José María the role of the Basel Committee, the finalization and implementation of Basel 3 and the current policy trends in the area of climate risk and crypto markets.

Does your dental practice have a written financial policy?

In this episode, Emily interviews Dr. Tyler Hallmark, a recent PhD in Higher Education and Student Affairs and a low-income, first-generation college student. Emily and Tyler and discuss the why, what, and how of advocating for improving university policies that relate to finances and benefits. They cover the timing of fellowship disbursements and assistantship paychecks vs. fee due dates, emergency aid funds, reimbursements, prohibitions on outside work, and more. If you want to raise an issue that they skipped, please leave a comment in the show notes, email them, or start a conversation on social media.

A solid financial policy will do wonders for your practice. It will guide you and your staff as well as your patients on how to do business with your practice. It can help stabilize your cash flow. And it can keep you in compliance.In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast Barbara talk's about:Why this is one of the very first policies a practice needs to create.The difference between policies and procedures.Why you don't need to start with a blank page and what you can do instead.The importance of customizing the policy to your practice.Questions you want to ask before you start to create your policy.In addition, she takes several side steps with additional information you need to successfully run your own practice.This is an information-packed episode and you will likely want to listen to this episode more than once, and take notes along the way. And if you are already an NPBO™ Member, you'll find a download of all the questions covered in the billing and financial section of your Member's portal.Show notes for this episode are at https://npbusiness.org/financialpolicy

Tithes were offerings made to the Lord to express one's faith in God and the ministration of the sanctuary service.

Luca Meldolesi, Professor of Economic and Financial Policy at the University of Naples is also one of the foremost authorities on Albert Hirschman's work and legacy.On this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Professor Meldolesi reflects on Albert Hirschman's work but also on what it means for the future, what is left to be done.For more information visit www.graduateinstitute.ch/democracy

How do you implement a successful government financial policy? and support the people who will help to implement the policy? Please welcome Dominique Pagé, our special guest on today's podcast episode.

CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Record on 10/05/20 Cowen analyst Jaret Seiberg dissects why progressive Democrats want to change how people pay for financial services. Cowen's Washington Research Group lives at the intersection of Wall Street and K Street. Their analysts cover key sectors of the U.S. economy and can expertly translate how politics and markets impact one another in a substantive, engaging fashion. This sharp new podcast series will brief you on the latest from the White House to Capitol Hill, and across the geopolitical landscape — faster than a speeding Acela. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9% to 5% per annum for one year effective March 1, 2020 as part of its continued effort to mitigate the impact of the corona virus (COVID-19) on households, businesses and regulated institutions, The Bank, in a circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Kevin Amugo, and issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Abuja, also announced that CBN intervention facilities obtained through participating OFIs will be given a further one-year moratorium on all principal repayments, also effective March 1, 2020. According to the circular, OFIs have equally been granted leave to consider temporary and time limited restructuring of the tenor and loan terms for households and businesses affected by COVID-19, subject to the recently issued guidelines for restructuring affected credit facilities in the OFI sub-sector. He explained that the CBN would also continue to monitor developments and implement appropriate measures to safeguard financial stability and support stakeholders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Afrolit Podcast: Hosted by Ekua PM, Afrolit shares the stories of multi-faceted Africans one episode at a time. https://open.spotify.com/show/2nJxiiYRyfMQlDEXXpzlZS?si=mmgODX3NQ-yfQvR0JRH-WA Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

The Financial Policy Challenge is a GFOA-wide effort to encourage members to adopt and share financial policies that are essential to a strong financial foundation for your community. You can win the challenge by submitting policies that cover the essential features that are long-standing best practices in public finance. You can see those features on the Challenge website. You can also win by having your policy judged to the best of its kind by a panel of GFOA members.

Hidden fees aren’t just a consumer issue – it’s a problem for businesses as well. The inability to play fair or advertise honestly eventually impacts the reputation of a company, and many times, industries as a whole. Anna Laitin, Director of Financial Policy at Consumer Reports, gives us an inside look at how they’re tackling … Continue reading Hidden Fees Brought to Light →

Last episode I talked about the benefits of having an open financial policy with your spouse in a marriage relationship or soon-to-be spouse when preparing for a lifetime relationship. It's a relief when the burden of undue expectations is taken off a partner, that's one of the benefits of having a mutual financial policy. On this episode, I'll be taking the conversation further. I'll be showing you an effective approach to creating an open financial policy.

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 6, 2020 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 6, 2020 AGENDA5. RECOGNITIONSwearing-In Ceremony - Jennifer H. Woods, Clerk to the Board6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as fallows will be adapted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer H. Woods, Clerk to the Board - Approve Minutes - December 2,2019B) Patricia Galloway, Financial Services Director - Budget Revisions1) Emergency Services- $4,766 Hurricane Michael Reimbursement for antenna (911) and car (Public Health) destroyed during the storm.2) Fire District Fund - Increase of $9,844 to remit balance of funds collected in fiscal year 2018-2019 to Leaksville Fire Department.3) Library - $18,869 Grant award received from NC Community Foundation. Grant restricted to capital purchases to improve any facility.4) Self-Funding Insurance - Replace Landfill Department vehicle total cost $26,199. Insurance proceeds received of $20,150 and $6,049 will come from the Landfill Fund.5) Public Health - Medical & Psych Services - Line item was inadvertently under-budgeted for fiscal year 2019-2020 to cover remainder of invoices through June 2020 - $28,000.6) Sheriff's Department - $24,700 fund balance appropriated to move Federal Forfeiture Funds to make donation to Crime Stoppers of Rockingham County; cost for National Sheriff's Association Winter Legislative & Technology Conference in Washington, D.C.; funds to allow for future needs of Sheriff's office that fall within the guidelines of the Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.7) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator1) Approve Tax Collection & Reconciliation Report - November 20192) Approval of refunds through December 10, 20198) Rodney Stewart, Operations Supervisor - EMS Financial Statement November 20199) Amanda Crumpler, Purchasing Agent- Adoption of Resolution declaring as surplus the flagpole located at the end of Cherokee Camp Road and reallocated to Morehead High School, Eden.10) Carrie Spencer, Director of Community Development- Adoption of Resolution Repealing Individuals designated as Plat Review Officers - Kenneth W. Gamble, Town of Stoneville.11) Rodney Cates, Emergency Services Director- Adoption of an Ordinance granting an ambulance franchise and approval of a franchise agreement with Wake Forest Baptist Health and AirCare to provide ambulance transport services within Rockingham County(Required Public Hearing held December 2, 2019).12) Appointments/Nominations -1) Animal Cruelty Investigator2) Child Fatality Prevention Team/Community Child Prevention Team3) Fire/Rescue Commissioners4) Board of Health and Human Services5) Hunting & Wildlife Advisory Committee6) Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly7) Piedmont Triad Regional Council Board of Delegates/ Piedmont Triad Regional Council Executive Committee8) Rural Planning Organization7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. LYDIA CRADDOCK, APPRENTICE FACILITATOR, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLSUpdate: Rock-A-Top Program9. LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGER / PATRICIA GALLOWAY, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR)Consider approval of the "Appointed & Elected Official Expenditure ReviewPolicy"B) Overview of Financial Policy and Procedures Rockingham County has in place tohelp protect the County from misuse of County funds.10. PAUL MURRAY, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERConsider approval of County participation in the Lead for North Carolina FellowshipProgram for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. ADJOURN# # #

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

From highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $90 billion. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 35321]

In this episode, I’m looking at the a new Treasury Committee report about household finances. We’ve got high levels of debt and low levels of savings; and the government think they can do more to help us. And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything! There’s also a roundup of the latest personal finance news and the aftershow segment, where I share what I’ve been up to and what we’re doing at Informed Choice right now.

In our podcast debut we interview Mairead Matthews: an undergraduate student at OttawaU studying public policy. We learn a bit about what blockchain is, it's implications on centralized financial institutions across the globe, and how governments are reacting to it's recent growth.

December 12th on This Week in Accountable Care at 5PM PT/8PM ET our featured guest is Julian Malinak, President of Canvas Medical (follow @CanvasMedical).  Topics include: Evolution of ACO benchmarking methodologies including the major issues with benchmarkingCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) vision for how different ACO models (i.e., Next Generation ACOs, and various Medicare Shared Savings Program tracks) fit togetherDay-to-day life at CMS: how issues are prioritized, interaction with model participants, what type of feedback to CMS tends to be most effectiveRole of EMR and population health platforms for ACO success More About Julian: Canvas offers a completely different type of EMR for independent primary care practices focused on usability, clinical quality, and success in value-based payment models. Prior to Canvas, Julian was Technical Advisor for Financial Policy at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). At CMS, Julian led teams designing and implementing the financial methodologies for ACO models in the CMS Innovation Center while advising CMS leadership on the Medicare Shared Savings Program, MACRA, primary care medical home models, and more. Prior to CMS, Julian was a consultant in the healthcare practice at McKinsey & Company. He received his BA and MPH from Yale University. Join co-hosts Andre Berger, MD and Alex Foxman, MD!

December 12th on This Week in Accountable Care at 5PM PT/8PM ET our featured guest is Julian Malinak, President of Canvas Medical (follow @CanvasMedical).  Topics include: Evolution of ACO benchmarking methodologies including the major issues with benchmarkingCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) vision for how different ACO models (i.e., Next Generation ACOs, and various Medicare Shared Savings Program tracks) fit togetherDay-to-day life at CMS: how issues are prioritized, interaction with model participants, what type of feedback to CMS tends to be most effectiveRole of EMR and population health platforms for ACO success More About Julian: Canvas offers a completely different type of EMR for independent primary care practices focused on usability, clinical quality, and success in value-based payment models. Prior to Canvas, Julian was Technical Advisor for Financial Policy at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). At CMS, Julian led teams designing and implementing the financial methodologies for ACO models in the CMS Innovation Center while advising CMS leadership on the Medicare Shared Savings Program, MACRA, primary care medical home models, and more. Prior to CMS, Julian was a consultant in the healthcare practice at McKinsey & Company. He received his BA and MPH from Yale University. Join co-hosts Andre Berger, MD and Alex Foxman, MD!

Most people know Apple as one of the richest and most successful companies in the world, but it wasn’t always that way. In 1997, the company suffered a near-death experience that caused it to completely reimagine itself. The result was a new line of products and a totally unique financial model that has since led to unprecedented success. Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai explains the genius of the financial wiring behind the inventors of the Genius Bar.

How are those in favor of bigger government and those who want smaller government like a couple stuck in a bad marriage? Economist John Cochrane of Stanford University's Hoover Institution talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about how to take a different approach to the standard policy arguments. Cochrane wants to get away from the stale big government/small government arguments which he likens to a couple who have gotten stuck in a rut making the same ineffective arguments over and over. Cochrane argues for a fresh approach to economic policy including applications to growth, taxes and financial regulation.

On the last episode we discussed the differences between mega banks and small community banks.  This week we pick up on the recent news about Mega Bank, Bank of America.  BOA scrapped plans to implement a $5 monthly debit card use fee - all becuase regular people decided enough was enough. This week we take a look at how you can help change the financial policies in your own neighboorhoods.   Hosted by Consumer Rights Attorney Lurie Daniel Favors, "Financially Focused" is dedicated to helping people with money problems become financially empowered. Whether it’s debt settlement, wage garnishment, debt collection ... lawsuits or bankruptcy, "Financially Focused" will help you get a grip on your finances. The show is designed to empower historically and economically disenfranchised families to take charge of their financial condition and to create the type of financial reality they desire.

On the last episode we discussed the differences between mega banks and small community banks.  This week we pick up on the recent news about Mega Bank, Bank of America.  BOA scrapped plans to implement a $5 monthly debit card use fee - all becuase regular people decided enough was enough. This week we take a look at how you can help change the financial policies in your own neighboorhoods.   Hosted by Consumer Rights Attorney Lurie Daniel Favors, "Financially Focused" is dedicated to helping people with money problems become financially empowered. Whether it’s debt settlement, wage garnishment, debt collection ... lawsuits or bankruptcy, "Financially Focused" will help you get a grip on your finances. The show is designed to empower historically and economically disenfranchised families to take charge of their financial condition and to create the type of financial reality they desire.