Bank Management

This book is about what Mark Carney has called "the social license for financial markets" and how it can point us toward a more sustainable future. Author David Rouch argues that what it reveals contrasts sharply with the usual portrayals of markets as places of unrestrained financial self-interest. Drawing attention to a more complex reality and the presence of justice-focused aspirations in finance can positively impact individual, institutional, and systemic behavior: change, not imposed by regulators, but emerging from the very substance of market relationships.

The bankruptcy of the investment bank Lehman Brothers was the pivotal event of the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession that followed. Ever since the bankruptcy, there has been heated debate about why the Federal Reserve did not rescue Lehman in the same way it rescued other financial institutions, such as Bear Stearns and AIG. The Fed's leaders from that time, especially former Chairman Ben Bernanke, have strongly asserted that they lacked the legal authority to save Lehman because it did not have adequate collateral for the loan it needed to survive.

Growing up in the sleepy towns of Bhilai and Bokaro, Arundhati Bhattacharya never imagined that one day she would go on to chair India's largest bank. It was sheer chance that she came to know of the bank probationary officers' entrance examination through a friend. She applied, was selected and went on to have a glorious banking career spanning four decades.

Financial literacy is seldom taught in schools, leaving many teens clueless about money matters, which can lead to poor financial habits later in life. But how about turning the tables around? With "The Skills Teens Need to Manage Their Money Wisely", you're about to discover how mastering the value of a dollar today can pay brilliant dividends tomorrow.

An in-depth look at the banking sector's rising scrutiny of precious metals investments and the implications for investors looking to safeguard their savings. Written with a mix of expert insights and real-life experiences, this audiobook provides an overview of how banks are monitoring transactions and what options are available if needed. With clear advice on conducting due diligence before investing, listeners will learn to navigate potential risks while taking advantage of rewards that come with securing financial security through real assets.

Steven Mandis charts the evolution of Goldman Sachs from an ethical standard to a legal one and uncovers the forces behind what he calls Goldman's "organizational drift". Drawing from his firsthand experience; sociological research; analysis of SEC, congressional, and other filings; and a wide array of interviews with former clients, detractors, and current and former partners, Mandis exposes the pressures that forced Goldman to slowly drift away from the very principles on which its reputation was built.

Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Cost-Effective Growth: How to Scale Your Business Without Breaking the Bank. In today’s fast-paced business world, finding ways to grow and scale without incurring exorbitant costs is a challenge every entrepreneur faces. Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Cost-Effective Growth provides a comprehensive guide on how to maximize your business potential by strategically utilizing virtual assistants (VAs) to handle essential tasks, allowing you to focus on the bigger picture.

What is the arrogance cycle? We've just lived through it. As market bubbles build, our confidence level rises (dis)proportionately. Everyone wants in on the action. We want to believe Wall Street, and once we do, the inevitable happens. Like Dr. Frankenstein breathing life into inanimate flesh, investment professionals sought ever more novel ways to create wealth. The only problem was that it was all artificial.

This newly revised edition demonstrates how action learning can be used to address today's increasingly complex organizational challenges. Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action-learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective - making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success.

Wayne Rogers has, over the past four decades, become an enormously successful entrepreneur and businessman - and in Make Your Own Rules he shows you how to retain your own identity and reap tremendous rewards in your career and business while doing so. Using fascinating examples from his wide array of experiences - all of which involved leaping into situations where he lacked the traditional background in a particular field - Rogers presents a clarion call to the creative-minded person who isn’t quite sure how to apply that creativity to the world of business.

This book tells the untold story of how JPMorgan became a universal bank in the 1980s-1990s and the events leading to it being acquired by Chase in 2000. It depicts the challenges Morgan's leaders, Lew Preston and Dennis Weatherstone, confronted when the firm's business model was disrupted by the developing country debt crisis, up to its current management with Jamie Dimon.

Dreaming of exotic destinations and breathtaking adventures but worried about your bank account? How to Travel on a Dime is your definitive guide to exploring the world on a shoestring budget!

In a time of such economic uncertainty, it has never been more important to take control of your money. For over 40 years, Money Box has been arming you with the most up-to-date knowledge, giving you the confidence to take on the financial world. From understanding credit cards and buying your first flat to investing, relationships and finance, and will writing, Paul Lewis' Money Box gives you the tools to balance your budget, grow your bank balance and live a better financial life.

Analyzing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds and most incisive cultural commentators capture the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in all its ragged glory. They give listeners an on-the-scene feel for the movement as it unfolds while exploring the heady growth of the protests, considering the lasting changes wrought, and recommending reform.

Whether you think mainly in principles or techniques, WillPower Now is the rare book delivering both that helps you navigate through the obstacle courses of life. In this inspiring book, Will Harris delivers on his opening promise of helping you live powerfully at home, work, and the bank. You will have many "aha" moments as you discover how to increase your happiness at home (your personal life), your success at work (your career), and your value at the bank (your financial goals).

The authors of this audiobook share personal experiences and insights that have propelled them to long-term success and share enlightening stories from the world of business to inspire you to take the lead in any situation. The ideas in this audiobook are actionable, and the stories are peppered with insights for action that can bring leadership to every level of an organization.

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle. Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

In Leading Through Uncertainty, Davis shares a concise set of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can use to navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, paying attention to details, and more.

If you're fed up with lenders ignoring your calls or less-than-sincere bankers giving you the runaround when you're on the clock to fulfill lucrative government contracts, you'll be delighted to know that this audiobook reveals powerful insider lending tips. They will have you laughing out loud all the way from the bank.

Talking about money with your spouse or fiancé can be as scary as walking blindfolded on a tightrope strung above a blazing fire. It can also be a beautiful, intimate pursuit that helps you feel more connected than ever. How your partner responds to your financial concerns - with support, or lack of concern - affects you more profoundly than how any other person on the planet does. When they dismiss your concerns, it stings. But when they listen, care, and move toward you with understanding, empathy and humility, well, that's how babies get made.