All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Investment Banking & Commercial Finance

A fairytale ending to the financial crisis: too good to be true?

August 29, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Switzerland Sells Stake in UBS for a Profit | www.nytimes.com

There are many winners in the successful sale of Switzerland's stake in UBS:  the State, the bank, its shareholders and the advisors to the transaction.Yet, it doesn't seem like many other European countries will be willing or able to repeat such a quick and successful outcome.Last, a fairy tale ending in the world of finance can reasonably entice us to be cautious. Through a critical eye the UBS case can pave the way for a weaker regulatory overhaul while the risk of moral hazard is increased.

When is divesting a good idea

August 28, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:GE Rumored To Divest Security Unit | www.mergersunleashed.com

When selling a part of the business, the strategy that dictates this action should be either profitability or focus on core products. Another factor in the sale is who is the buying audience. Without taking these 3 factors into accounts, the sale make come back to haunt the seller one day.

Optimistic Views from Private Capital Sector

August 25, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Pepperdine University National Study Shows Private Capital Providers Have Very High Expectation for Return on Investment | www.vcaonline.com

Key beliefs from private capital firms are at odds. While most believe the demand and activity of private equity will increase over the next 12 months, most also believe the restrictions on investments will increase and the economy will not improve. This opens the doors for a confused market that will most likely continue to wait on the sidelines for signs of improvement.

Ethical Business With The DPRK

July 29, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:LEGITIMATE BUSINESS WITH DPRK PROMOTES ETHICAL CONDUCT | www.nautilus.org

Pragmatic, legitimate business engagement with the DPRK will do both the people of the DPRK and the Korean region nothing but good.

Gold and the South African Economy - How Gold will ensure a Brighter Future.

July 21, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:gold and the south african market | www.investmentsforlife.co.za

South African Companies are moving away from the traditional Pension Funds and Provident Funds, but rather empowering their staff with Investments. One of the major contributing factors behind this is the product on offer by Investments For Life, a Company based in Cape Town South Africa. They have decided it is time for All South Africans to benefit from owning Gold.

Timing Lag

July 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Hedge fund firm TCI's profits surge | uk.reuters.com

TCI's fiscal year end was August 2008, whereas most hedge fund losses in the industry were in the last four months of 2008. Hence while profits were up for last year, this is not indicative of future profits.

Securitization: Back to its Roots

July 14, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Securitisation reinvented to cut costs | www.ft.com

Securitization started off as a technique that was used to help clients achieve their corporate finance objectives. We are now seeing a return to that approach. It is refreshing, long overdue, and will be rewarding for the industry.

The Broader Crisis in Math and Science Education

July 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:How To Raise A Rich Daughter: The Short Answer - Teach Her to Love Math. | www.forbes.com

The issue of math and sciences education in the United States is probably one of the most important long term competitive issues we face.  Not only are fewer women pursuing advanced degrees in math and sciences, fewer Americans are in general and overall performance on standard tests place the US shockingly low versus other countries.  We should not lose sight that we have a math and science crisis in education that transcends gender and has far reaching competitive implications.  

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

BlackRock manages the planet's equity

June 23, 2009

Analysis of:Barclays accepts BlackRock's BGI bid | uk.reuters.com

U.S. fund manager BlackRock with various origination ties to U.S. banking and U.S. government asset management; reaches across the pond and expands its horizons.

Black Rock is the largest Asset Manager

June 23, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Barclays accepts BlackRock's BGI bid | uk.reuters.com

Today after bid acceptance Blackrock gets a $1.4 trillion portfolio of ETFs and other successful Barclays products in the UK and Emerging Markets. Barclays ETFs also known as iShares cover Emerging Markets, Infrastructure, Oil and currencies from China to India and Brazil with more focus on ensuring a liquid and consistent index to track for the fund. Many iShares work with MSCI and other indices like the China A-50. $2.8 trillion under the belt of Lawrence Fink means that Blackrock can now position itself as the market leader and grow its funds and its influence on the OTC markets(pink sheets)  as well as the equity capital markets at large. The $6.6 billion in cash cover 0.6% value of the global assets and additionally a similar amount comes as Barclays' stake. Thus the valuation seems comfortable for Barclays and at the same time 50% stock payment makes it cheap for Blackrock. The other bid from CVC preferred to be conservative and none others invited.

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