Financial & Business Services News by GLG Council Members

A Second Article on Federal Chartering

October 13, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Regulatory reform proposal divides insurers | www.businessinsurance.com

This article on a potential new  Federal Insurance Office lays out the positions of both sides of the issue and gives the impression that some form of new federal oversight of the P&C insurance industry will occur. As explained in my GLG News article of October 12, 2009 this development could impact Verisk Analytics (VRSK), Inc.

US-based Hedge Funds Should Consider Offering UCITs Funds

October 13, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:York Offers UCITS Fund On BofA Platform | www.finalternatives.com

US hedge fund managers are largely unaware of the EU-domiciled UCITs III hedge fund structure, which is revolutionizing the ways assets will be managed for non-US clients both in the EU and elsewhere. By setting up UCITs III-compliant funds, US managers may be able to distribute to constituencies that had never invested in hedge funds previously. There are few UCITs III hedge funds in the US, hence...

Is an Optional Federal Charter for Insurance Companies in the Offing?

October 12, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Federal Insurance Office Draft A Departure From Original Intent | www.propertyandcasualty.com

Federal chartering is a threat to small insurance companies and to Verisk Analytics (VRSK), Inc. Congress is considering legislation that might make federal chartering a reality. Verisk could lose access to data and revenue if this proposal becomes law.

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...

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