Financial & Business Services News by GLG Council Members

Shamik Bhose article presenting Gold investments Viewed as Monetary Asset

October 12, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Gold as Money | www.4shared.com

Gold is set to continue its record run this year ; Can prices double in the next 12-36 months ie. go to 1240$ -1620$- 2450$ ?? We begin Gold and the Dollar with a look at Gold SeasonalitySince the beginning of its long-term bull market gold has ALWAYS risen between mid August and the final trading day of the year. The gain over this period has ranged from 1.1% to 24.7%, with an average of 11.4%....

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

Japan Financial Affairs Minister Reviews Debt Moratorium Proposal

October 10, 2009

Analysis of:60% Of Smaller Firms Critical Of Debt Relief Plan: Poll | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

Senior bureaucrats in Japan's Financial Services Agency allayed the worst fears of financial markets by unveiling draft legislation that bears little resemblance to the original pledge by Financial Affairs Minister to place a 3-year moratorium on repayment of small business loans. The draft legislation, which provides no blanket relief to borrowers and places no apparent financial burden on...

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

Secure Future for Promise Under Former SMBC Exec

October 10, 2009

Analysis of:Promise Soars 14% On News Of New President | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

Shares in Promise Corporation soared Friday on an interim announcement of the replacement of longstanding President Hiroki Jinnai with Deputy President Ken Kubo, a former Sumitomo Mitsui Bank Corporation executive with extensive consumer lending experience. The change in management signals a turning point in the company's transition from back-alley lender to full fledged megabank affiliate

Vector graphics are superior, but raster graphics will be needed

October 8, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Google urges Web adoption of vector graphics | news.cnet.com

Vector graphics provide a clear edge over raster ones when it comes to clarity as zoom in and zoom out operations take place; you don't worry anymore about the resolution. However, it's too early to dump raster graphics.

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

Aiful's Rehab Plan Needs Support From All Creditors

October 8, 2009

Analysis of:Aiful's Rehab Plan Needs Support From All Creditors | www.nikkei.co.jp

Nikkei today reported what insiders have long known: the privately orchestrated bailout for Aiful requires unanimous approval of more than 70 creditor financial institutions, many of which presumably have bought Credit Default Swap (CDS) protection against their exposure. Chances of success are grave and slim; Aiful seems headed for Civil Rehabilitation, or quite possibly even bankruptcy.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Capitalize Social Change

October 7, 2009

Analysis of:Climate Change: How to Invest for the Possibility | seekingalpha.com

The social awareness of climate change presents an opportunity to capitalize on firms providing net benefits to the global carbon footprint.

New Valuation Model Changes Everything

October 6, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Test of Value Scout Validates Accuracy | www.dsnews.com

Value Creation Institute recently announced that its patented system for asset valuation, ValueScout, was found to be 98 percent accurate in prediction of loan default when tested with actual data. The test was conducted using loan servicing data with a previously known outcome. Anyone considering or actively buying or selling mortgage backed securities (MBS) needs to be aware of this product,which...

ADP Strong Push into Mid Markets

October 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:ADP Delivers Breakthrough Integrated Workforce Management Solution | www.zibb.com

ADP's new offering delivers a single-source, integrated experience for mid-market companies including a robust HR, benefits administration, payroll and time and attendance solution. The solution, specifically designed for mid-sized businesses (50-999 employees), helps companies focus on what matters most to their organizations -- their business, their employees and their bottom line.

Japan Air Line (JAL) a Japanese GM or long-term investment opportunity?

October 4, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:JAL calls for funding help from Tokyo | www.ft.com

JAL has been said to be a potential Japanese GM; does the comparison stand out?

Marshall MaysFounder & DirectorEmerging Alpha Advisors, Ltd.

Volatility is becoming "normal" again

October 2, 2009

Analysis of:After the storm – A “new normal” for the world economy | www.economist.com

1 - This opinion-leader concentrates on needed changes in public policy, which are unlikely to happen. What will happen to the markets during this period of waffle?2 - Currency management will matter, as another way governments cheat, but the very shift from emergency priming to actual use of funds will shake up the capital markets.3 - Beware the consequences of shifting consumption patterns. You...

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