Global Banking

Something is wrong with our banking system. We all sense that, but Mervyn King knows it firsthand; his 10 years at the helm of the Bank of England, including at the height of the financial crisis, revealed profound truths about the mechanisms of our capitalist society. In The End of Alchemy, he offers us an essential work about the history and future of money and banking, the keys to modern finance.

Want to know who is covertly manipulating the financial markets behind the scenes? Then follow the money! INTERNATIONAL BANKSTER$: The Global Banking Elite Exposed and the Case for Restructuring Capitalism, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance Morcan, identifies who is responsible for the gigantic financial gulf that separates the top 1% of the population from the common people, or the 99%. The financial overlords illuminated in this book include the powerbrokers at Wall Street banks, European central banks, the US Federal Reserve and the Vatican Bank, ...

Endless regulations. Unrelenting scrutiny. In the high-stakes world of Anti-Money Laundering, success demands more than compliance - it requires strategy. BSA Officers and AML professionals face an ever-changing landscape of regulations, audits, and enforcement actions. With the weight of compliance resting on their shoulders, they must navigate complex laws, satisfy leadership demands, and protect their institutions from financial crimes - all while staying ahead of ever-evolving threats. Without a structured approach, the pressure can be overwhelming, leaving many compliance teams ...

📘 The Future of Finance is Now The Most Important Trends in Finance for the Coming Decade Have Already Started By Jason Schenker — #1 Bestselling Author, Financial Futurist, and Bloomberg-Ranked Forecaster The future isn’t coming — it’s already here. And it’s transforming finance faster than most people realize. In The Future of Finance is Now, Jason Schenker delivers a gripping, expertly researched roadmap to the technologies, risks, and global forces reshaping the financial landscape. From blockchain and quantum computing to automation, cybersecurity, and the hunt for yield, ...

Secrecy World offers a disturbing and sobering view of how the world really works and raises crucial questions about financial and legal institutions we may once have trusted. This audiobook discusses the fragile scaffolding upholding any tax haven, the flexible laws of banking, and the radiating impact of an international financial scandal.

On March 14, 2012, more than three million people read Greg Smith's bombshell op-ed in the New York Times titled Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs. The column immediately went viral, became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, and drew passionate responses from former Fed chairman Paul Volcker, legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch, and New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world’s poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance ...

Centralized exchanges are no longer your friends. Governments aren’t banning crypto—they’re making it unusable. DAC8, CARF, KYC, and real-time wallet surveillance are here. If you think cold storage and ideology are enough to protect your assets, you’re already behind. The Last Crypto Exit delivers the hard truths crypto holders avoid: your freedom to spend is vanishing, and your window to cash out legally is closing—fast. This isn’t theory. It’s a tactical manual grounded in the enforcement trends already reshaping the global crypto landscape. From collapsing OTC markets in ...

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.

Dive into the riveting world of global financial history with "Banking Crisis: Lessons from Global Banking Failures," a compelling book authored by Akalpita Kinkar, a seasoned Certified Bank Forensic Accountant. Uncover the intricacies of banking crises that have shaped economies worldwide and learn from their lessons to navigate the complex realm of finance.Key Features: Historical Insights: Trace the origins of banking crises from the 19th century to modern times, gaining a deeper understanding of their origins, triggers, and ripple effects on economies. Expert Author: Akalpita Kinkar, a ...

Money is more than coins and bills—it is a complex human invention that has shaped civilizations, powered empires, and controlled societies for millennia. What Is Money?: A Human History of Debt, Delusion, and Domination traces the evolution of money from its ancient origins in ritual and grain to today’s digital currencies and shadow finance. This authoritative yet engaging account dismantles common myths, revealing how money functions not merely as a medium of exchange, but as a tool of social control, political power, and economic inequality. Explore the birth of money beyond barter ...

Over the last two years, as the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission has engaged in the process of what appears to be regulatory capture, a shift has occurred. That shift, at least in terms of social sentiment, has seen greater interest by institutions than retail in the future benefits of decentralized finance. My February 13, 2023, blog post at CryptoHipster.tech, lays out the reasons retail investors should remain especially interested in DeFi. These reasons include: Increased security Accessibility Transparency Lower fees Better user experience Decentralized control Better investment ...

Banks want you to believe that everything is okay because they own you. If you have assets valued in fiat, you own nothing. The nature of fiat is intangible, so it's impossible to establish any kind of confidence in one's use of money, whether it be transacting in it or saving it. Currently, only 14% of the US population has enough money to retire and live at a basic standard of living. If you are involved in a private or government retirement scheme and have begun or will begin saving for retirement, you will not be able to retire and live at a basic standard of living if you don't start ...

As president of the World Bank for a decade, James Wolfensohn tackled world poverty with a passion and energy that made him a uniquely important figure in a fundamental arena of change. Using a lifetime of experience in the banking sector, he carved a distinct path in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe for the institution that serves as the major lender to the world's poor.

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook of The Road to Ruin, written and read by James Rickards. The global economy has made what seems like an incredible comeback after the financial crisis of 2008. Yet this comeback is artificial. Central banks have propped up markets by keeping interest rates low and the supply of money free-flowing. They won't bail us out again next time. And there will be a next time...soon.

The subprime mortgage crisis has already wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of people, and now it threatens to derail the U.S. economy and economies around the world. In this trenchant book, best-selling economist Robert Shiller reveals the origins of this crisis and puts forward bold measures to solve it.

The digital coin was launched as an alternative to the traditional financial services for many people around the world. These people basically lack access to banking. Many people are fearing that Libra is going to threaten the government-backed currencies and consumer privacy. Facebook, with the introduction of Libra, is presumed to be a leader in the global financial system.

The past 20 years saw unprecedented growth and stability followed by the worst financial crisis the industrialised world has ever witnessed. In the space of little more than a year, what had been seen as the age of wisdom was viewed as the age of foolishness. Almost overnight, belief turned into incredulity. Most accounts of the recent crisis focus on the symptoms and not the underlying causes of what went wrong.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you dream of financial freedom and achieving your goals without worrying about money? Look no further! "Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Private Wealth" is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to take control of their finances and build a solid foundation for a wealthy future. This book will teach you the practical steps and proven strategies needed to turn your financial dreams into reality. With easy-to-understand language and real-life examples, this book is perfect for anyone, regardless of their current financial situation. Don't wait any ...

Zombie Banks tells the story of how debtor nations and failing institutions are damaging the long-term prospects of the global economy. Author Yalman Onaran, a veteran Bloomberg News reporter and financial banking-sector expert, examines exactly what a zombie bank is and why they are kept alive. He also discusses how they hurt economic recovery and what needs to be done in order to restore stability.