All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Government, Legislation & Politics

MBA Proposes Multiple MiniMaes and MultiMacs

September 3, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:MBA Offers Proposed Framework for Government Role in Secondary Mortgage Market | www.mortgagebankers.org

In a report entitled "Recommendations for the Future Government Role in the Core Secondary Mortgage Market," the MBA has proposed a structure for the federal government's future "post-crisis" involvement in mortgage securitization. 

Martin SchulzEconomistFUJITSU RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Japan's New Government: Embracing Change?

September 3, 2009

Analysis of:Japanese Protest Vote | online.wsj.com

Japan’s public finally seems to have had enough. It is the third time in a row that Japanese citizens have tried to oust old-style Japan politics of relying on bureaucracy, lobbyism, and heavy public investment. In 2005, they handed LDP reformer Junichiro Koizumi a mandate to reform the party and push productivity-oriented reforms. After his successors turned back the clock and turned against reforms, the public first banished the LDP in the 2007 upper house election, and now on all levels.

How does Obama go forward in Russia-Georgia dilemma?

August 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Obama walks Russia-Georgia tightrope | www.google.com

* Disagreements between the US and Russia over Georgia started during the Rose Revolution.* America and its Allies should continue to delay Georgia's accession to NATO in order not to worsen the situation.* The US needs to continue to strengthen its overall relationship with Russia.* Relations with Georgia should be based on its development as a democracy not personal links to President Saakashvili.

Contingency Planning - The Basics

August 19, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:In case of emergency: Business contingency plan needed | www.nydailynews.com

Given the current global risks wrt terrorism, swine flu, and general "sod's law", it is appropriate to address the much overlooked issue of contingency (disaster) planning. Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? Should you work for an organisation where there are gaps in the contingency plans, then draw their attention to this checklist.

U.S. Export Controls Must Be More Responsive to 21st Century Economic Reality

August 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:U.S. business welcomes Obama export control review | www.reuters.com

The failure of successive Congresses and administration to properly address outmoded systems for deciding which exports should be controlled has led to an ad hoc and unpredictable system that places U.S. exporters at an unnecessary and significant competitive disadvantage in world markets.  The current system, such as it is, has its roots in a Cold War, "Pax Americana" paradigm and cannot possibly serve U.S. economic and foreign policy interests to the extent required.

Comforting Fantasies

August 15, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Post-American Iraq | www.forbes.com

Those who can afford fantasy may find this article ideologically appealing.  Those who need accurate analysis will have to look elsewhere.

Security Cyber Czar Steps Down

August 15, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Security Cyber Czar Steps Down | online.wsj.com

Without a Cyber Security Czar in the federal government updates to the current Federal Information Security Act (FISMA) are not likely to happen quickly.

Ohio Governor Projected $73 Million in Revenue from Keno, Got only $30 million

August 14, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Keno Income Falls Short | bit.ly

Adding Keno as a game under the Ohio lottery was projected to bring in $73 million in projected tax revenue for the state, but only realized $30 million in its first year of operation.

Penn National and Dan Gilbert Already Spending Big for Ohio Ballot Issue

August 14, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Casino Interests Wager over $5 million | bit.ly

The article discusses that Penn National and Dan Gilbert have already spent $5 million in support of their Ohio ballot issue.

BATTERY GRANTS: A SHOT IN THE ARM OR BAILOUT

August 14, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Big 3, Michigan win big in battery grants | www.detnews.com

BATTERY GRANTS: A SHOT IN THE ARM FOR MICHIGAN WORKERS OR ANOTHER BAILOUT FOR FAILED AUTO MAKERS.

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