All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Commercial & Retail Banking

AN INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEM TO FIGHT THE WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Social enterprise in microfinance industry: what does it mean? Microfinance Gateway, September 2008. | zunia.org

The question is: could we say that social performance management is nothing else than the achievement of a micro finance institution social return on investment? Translating this concept into macro level, can we say that social performance in microfinance means the achievement of a country’s inclusive...

Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds - The Price of Failure

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  U.K.’s Darling Says RBS, Lloyds Sell-Off Will Boost Competition | www.bloomberg.com

Given that RBS and Lloyds are in a complete mess, thanks to their own inept management, I don't fully "grasp" how it is that any senior manager is entitled to receive a bonus.By paying part of the bonuses in shares, the current shareholders will find their holdings diluted, and the management willbe...

Will Santander's IPO Charge UP Earnings

October 22, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Banco Santander's Brazil Unit Raises $8 Billion in I.P.O. | www.nytimes.com

Santander Brazil has succeeded in executing the largest IPO year to date. How soon will that translate into strong profits?

Hackers in the banking world: hate or love?

October 14, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Banking Trojan steals money from under your nose | news.cnet.com

Customers are facing serious risks in the online payment world.. Banks have a huge challenge to manage this in the future, not only internally with getting experts on board. Also the customer itself is an important target to educate.

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju

Cash Cow sends a signal

September 27, 2009

Analysis of:  State Bank of India open to acquisitions in UK | www.reuters.com

1. That State Bank of India is on the prowl is evidence enough that global crisis had minimal affect on Indian Banking system.2. Indian economy is on the threshold of a upward curve.

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

New Financial Services Minister Puts Hatoyama Gov't in the Hot Seat

September 25, 2009

Analysis of:  Kamei To Seek Banking Assn Chief's Support For Borrower Relief | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

Next week's meeting between Japan's Minister of Financial Affairs and the Chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association provides the first stress-test for the survivability of Japan's newly elected DPJ led coalition government.

Forget the UK, SBI should look at the Americas

September 24, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  State Bank of India open to acquisitions in UK | www.reuters.com

Why would SBI want to invest in the UK? If I was an advisor to SBI that would certainly be the last place I would focus on.Why?No synergies. Too expensive.Although I suppose there is a certain element of pride in attempting to buy into the backyard of a country that ruled and humilated India for too...

"The banker to every Indian" is following Indian corporations overseas expansion

September 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  State Bank of India open to acquisitions in UK | www.reuters.com

The SBI which is the largest Indian bank by all measures is expanding its international presence in harmony with the emergence of India has one of the future leader of the world economy.SBI is systematically going after the overseas indian communities aiming at being the dominant banker of the NRIs.SBI...

Customers needs are the same allover E.U.

September 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Lending in Europe continues to shrink | www.ft.com

No one could force customers directly, yet good marketing skills and appropriate risk management is always working. Also the rule garbage in garbage out is still the king.

Nathaniel FinkinManaging Partner and PrincipalFinkin Capital Advisors

UK banking landscape presents potential for new competitors

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:  State Bank of India open to acquisitions in UK | www.reuters.com

The large scale nationalization of the UK banking system leaves open the possibility for new players to enter the marketplace and compete.  While American banks are still struggling en masse with capital issues, many foreign banks are not facing those same issues, and are likely to consider the UKfor...

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