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Amidst the constant stream of overly technical and excitable books heralding a blockchain revolution that's destined to be more disruptive than the Internet, this book stands apart for its more nuanced take, focusing on the potential for these new technologies to change developing countries for the better. “Chain Reaction” divides the world into two: for some, blockchain seems a poor substitute for an efficient banking and regulatory system in...
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From a veteran of the trade, a provocative and entertaining voyage into the turbulent heart of modern money that sheds new light on the rise of our threatening and complicated financial system, how money became our adversary, and why finding a new course is crucial to a healthy society
In the not too distant past, money was simple. You might have had a bank account and a mortgage, perhaps some basic investments. Wall Street didn't have a reputation...
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Imagine knowing exactly how to manage your finances so that you can create your budget, save for emergencies, save for retirement, take care of your children, and buy your own home. Imagine also being able to easily, adjust to life's changes, and never have to be a slave of money.
Imagine never having to fear that you will get a divorce, have your family destroyed, or stay in an abusive relationship, all because of the financial struggles.
Imagine...
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Every day, businesses, investors, and consumers are grappling with the seismic changes technology has brought to the banking and finance industry. The Money Hackers is the dramatic story of fintech's major players and explores how these disruptions are transforming even money itself.
Whether you've heard of fintech or not, it's already changing your life. Have you ever "Venmoed" someone? Do you think of investing in Bitcoin--even though you can't...
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With M&As in the RIA space increasing, many firms are rapidly changing hands with little to no expert guidance on how to successfully execute a merger or acquisition. In 2017, a record number of M&A deals closed in the advisor space — 168 transactions, or a 22% growth over 2016. Aside from a fifth straight year of record highs in M&A activity, the size of the acquired firms has also increased, with average acquisitions involving wealth managers...
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AVOIDING THE UNTHINKABLE.
How much thought have you given to your financial future?
With impending pension problems and real issues arising surrounding Social Security, combined with Americans' longer life spans these days, planning for a secure retirement is more important than ever. But it can also be extremely challenging. A slew of complex laws surrounding retirement accounts, taxes, and leaving a legacy-not to mention financial products...
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Il n'est pas de travail bien fait sans le savoir qui lui incombe
Les institutions de microfinance sont dirigées par des organes dont les membres sont élus en Assemblée Générale. La nouvelle réglementation a sans doute renforcé d'une certaine manière leurs pouvoirs. Cependant, le problème majeur que nous constatons pour l'exercice de leur mission est le manque de formation et le déficit d'information.
C'est pour pallier à ce manque...
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The Wall Street meltdown in 2008 brought the country to its knees and spawned nationwide protests against the lack of regulation and oversight in the financial industry. But the average American still fails to fully grasp what was--and still is--happening: that the inmates run the asylum. Larry Doyle exposes how financial executives, politicians, and even the regulators charged with overseeing the banks have conspired for personal gains while deceiving...
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An essential guide for finance managers to leverage advanced technology in long-term investing.
Institutional Investors underpin our capitalist world, and could play a major role in addressing some of the greatest challenges to society such as climate change, the ballooning wealth gap, declining infrastructure, aging populations, and the need for stable funding for the sciences and arts. Advanced technology can help institutional Investors deliver...
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Is an investors' "perfect storm" brewing? If you're not careful, it could sweep your wealth away. Long-dormant inflation looks to be catching fire. A stock market in overdrive may crash and burn for years. And taxes to fund deficits and social programs look to be rising to punishing levels not seen in a generation. This triple threat could mean a financial apocalypse from which many investors won't ever recover.
Getting straight talk on smart wealth...
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The Complete Credit Care ™ Program is one of the most important books you'll ever read.
It will show you how to break out the viscous high interest credit cycle that costs most Americans hundreds of thousands of dollars in their lives. Most people don't realize how much just a few dollars extra payment every month adds up over a lifetime. This book will show you how (bringing up your credit score 100 points) will change your life forever. Huge...
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This book, written jointly by an engineer and artificial intelligence expert along with a lawyer and banker, is a glimpse on what the future of the financial services will look like and the impact it will have on society.
The first half of the book provides a detailed yet easy to understand educational and technical overview of FinTech, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies including the existing industry pain points and the new technological...
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This book highlights the historic inflection point we are in, both in terms of philanthropy in general, and specifically in financing the solutions to our largest and most urgent social and environmental problems. It covers the two movements that have recently had a dramatic influence on capitalism. First, wealthy millennials have been pressuring their bankers to invest their family portfolios in companies with high social and environmental impact...
14) Personal Financial Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs: The Path to Financial Peace of Mind
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Effective financial planning for executives and entrepreneurs is complex, dense, and impossible to reduce to a single, easy-to-understand formula. Designed to emphasize the importance of effective, targeted financial planning, this book begins by telling a story about a fictional, but plausible, power couple and their family who (spoiler alert!) do pretty much everything wrong in securing their financial future. In most cases, they don't do the things...
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The meaning of wealth has become one of the least understood concepts of our time. Whether you desire wealth, have wealth, or wish to redistribute wealth, the roadmaps to success have been painted over by outdated financial models, politically charged rhetoric, and the mistaken belief that at its core wealth is simply a number. Tailored Wealth Management meets you where you are: a new college graduate, a retiring CEO, a journeyman carpenter, or a...
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The Asian financial landscape has grown more interconnected over the past 2 decades. Previous financial crises have shown how financial volatility can transmit rapidly across an interconnected financial network. Empirical analyses have shown, moreover, how financial volatility can reverberate across the macro-economy. This report summarizes the lessons from past crises, reviews the evidence of the macro-financial linkages and feedback effects of financial...
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This book is about what Mark Carney has called 'the social licence for financial markets' and how it can point us towards a more sustainable future. Author David Rouch argues that what it reveals contrasts sharply with the usual portrayals of markets as places of unrestrained financial self-interest. Drawing attention to a more complex reality and the presence of justice-focused aspirations in finance can positively impact individual, institutional,...
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Wall Street, the world's primary financial market and middleman, is in many ways a success. It brings together and places capital, creates new and innovative financial products, and buys and sells physical and financial assets. Its role in global economic growth has been, and remains, unique and vital. In spite of its importance and strengths, however, Wall Street repeatedly fails. At all levels, Wall Street makes serious mistakes in its core areas...
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Develop and Articulate Your Unique Business Model
Financial advisors in all stages of their careers can benefit from a well-defined business model... even those about to retire.
An advisor's deeper understanding of their own practice and who it serves best, will lead to sustainable relationships in a win-win business model. This book provides a checklist process to quickly articulate, develop and/or analyze an advisor's unique business/service...
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The reason for this book being written is to give you, the reader an "inside" look as to who Virtuity is, and hear firsthand from some of the people who have helped shape the culture, success and current trajectory of Virtuity.
"Virtuity is a co-brand, and is a way to differentiate our team from the sea of almost 60,000 agents in one of the most fascinating companies I've ever seen, World Financial Group.
Virtuity is a team that has come together...
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