Business Banking

In a time of rising consolidation and relentless fintech disruption, The Branch That Wouldn’t Break tells the timely story of Sam Patel—a young, immigrant branch manager in a small-town credit union—who is given six months to prove his branch's viability or face closure. What begins as a desperate bid to survive becomes a visionary battle to reinvent community banking from the inside out. This leadership parable cuts to the core of a question facing thousands of financial institutions today: Can personal trust and modern technology co-exist? Through corporate intrigue, grassroots ...

Delinquent takes listeners on a journey from Capital One’s headquarters to street corners in Detroit, kitchen tables in Sacramento, and other places where debt affects people's everyday lives. Uncovering the true costs of consumer credit to American families in addition to the benefits, investigative journalist Elena Botella—formerly an industry insider who helped set credit policy at Capital One—reveals the underhanded and often predatory ways that banks induce American borrowers into debt they can’t pay back.

Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy. They are the biggest job creators and offer a path to the American dream. But for many, it is difficult to get the capital they need to operate and succeed. In the Great Recession, access to capital for small businesses froze and in the aftermath, many community banks shuttered their doors and other lenders that had weathered the storm turned to more profitable avenues. For years after the financial crisis, the outlook for many small businesses was bleak. But then a new dawn of financial technology, or 'fintech', emerged.

The fascinating true story of how a group of visionary attorneys helped make American business synonymous with big business and Wall Street the center of the financial world.

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.

Becoming a young Wall Street banker is like pledging the world's most lucrative and soul-crushing fraternity. Every year, thousands of eager college graduates are hired by the world's financial giants, where they're taught the secrets of making obscene amounts of money - as well as how to dress, talk, date, drink, and schmooze like real financiers. But they experience something new, too: an industry forever changed by the massive financial collapse of 2008. And as they get their Wall Street educations, they face hard questions about morality, prestige, and the value of their work.

A spectacular generational saga of the making (and undoing) of a family dynasty: the riveting untold story of the gilded Jewish Bagdadi Sassoons, who built a vast empire through global finance and trade—cotton, opium, shipping, banking—that reached across three continents and ultimately changed the destinies of nations. With full access to rare family photographs and archives.

After decades covering war and disaster, best-selling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet: business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in three easy steps with no risk? Then don't buy this audiobook. This is P. J. at his finest, an audiobook not to be missed.

Tax Lien Foreclosure: What it is and how it works. Tax lien foreclosures can take several years to complete but can lead to big payoffs for the patient investor. While the intricacies of a tax lien foreclosure vary greatly by state and municipality, in general, it can be a worthwhile way for real estate investors to gain access to discounted real estate or earn a passive return. Learn how a tax lien foreclosure works, the risks and benefits involved with this method of real estate investing, and what to know before you buy a tax lien or proceed with a tax lien foreclosure.

In the spirit of Evicted, Bait and Switch, and The Big Short, a shocking, heart-wrenching investigation into America’s housing crisis and the modern-day robber barons who are making a fortune off the backs of the disenfranchised working and middle class - among them, Donald Trump and his inner circle.

From ancient currency to Adam Smith, from the gold standard to shadow banking and the Great Recession: a sweeping historical epic that traces the development and evolution of one of humankind’s greatest inventions.

This book is a collection of questions and answers from my Quora and responses to students. It addresses a broad range of issues that come up about the nature of financial statements, how to value a company or startup, how to analyze financials, and how to create personal wealth. Check out the table of contents and see if this material is of interest to you.

From award-winning columnist and journalist Gillian Tett comes a brilliant examination of how our tendency to create functional departments - silos - hinders our work and how some people and organizations can break those silos down to unleash innovation.

Unleash the Power of AI to Transform Your Business In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a game-changing force reshaping industries and redefining the rules of business. AI Unleashed: Transforming Business with Intelligent Technology provides a practical roadmap for leveraging AI to gain a competitive edge, optimize operations, and drive unprecedented growth. Inside this book, you'll discover: The foundational principles of AI: Demystifying complex concepts with clear explanations and real-world examples. ...

Born into one of the wealthiest families in America - he was the youngest son of Standard Oil scion John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and the celebrated patron of modern art Abby Aldrich Rockefeller - David Rockefeller has carried his birthright into a distinguished life of his own.

Cannabis Banking offers a deep dive into a critical issue facing cannabis businesses worldwide: the challenge of accessing essential financial and banking services. Written by a team of experienced finance professionals and entrepreneurs, this guide is tailored to demystify the complex world of banking regulations and present practical solutions for cannabis enterprises.

This book is a deliberate effort to inform and educate the world masses of the modern trends in Banking and the technology behind cashless monetary transactions and financial intermediations. Here, e-commerce and e-payment systems are made simplified..With the right knowledge and practical use of the Digital systems today, monetary transactions are now made easy for real time global Money transfers. Today, the restrictions to cross border Money movements are virtually things of the past. But Amos! How many in our are really current with these transfer. Thank goodness for the current ...

When times are good it's important to manage your banking to ensure funds for growth. When times are tough it's even more important to know how to manage your bank, as loss of their support can and will kill your business. Managing Your Bank Manager is your guide to making a success of this most critical of business relationships for you as a business owner and covers: 1 Understanding Your Bank Manager 2 Bank Dos and Dont’s 3 Borrowing from your Bank 4 Bank Early Warning Systems and Business Deterioration 5 Intensive Care Banking 6 Surviving an Independent Business Review 7 Managing in ...

Fintech Feminists takes listeners on a journey that unveils the profound impact of the fintech industry on our global economy, fueled by the inspiring stories of women leaders who play an integral role in reshaping the financial landscape. Written by Nicole Casperson, an award-winning journalist and leading figure in the fintech sector, this book delivers actionable strategies and insights to navigate the fintech industry, drive positive change, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the digital era.

You would have to live under a rock not to know who Alan Greenspan is. But that's probably about as much as you know. Leave it to investigative reporter Bob Woodward to uncover the story of Greenspan and the power he wields as head of the Federal Reserve.