Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I have made no secret of my disdain for ESG, an over-hyped and over-sold acronym , that has been a gravy train for a whole host of players , including fund managers, consultants and academics. It is human nature to want to make the world a better place, but does impact investing have the impact that it aims to create?

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Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

In the US, the giant management consultant found, 73% of time spent by bank employees has a high potential to be impacted by generative AI, some 39% by automation, and 34% by augmentation. With fintech valuations still high, the likelihood of traditional banks acquiring their upstart rivals is questionable.

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Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

After years of lackluster growth, foreign direct investment is growing. As recent history has consistently demonstrated, there is nothing more certain than uncertainty. Geopolitical risks, trade wars and armed conflict have also played a part in creating friction for foreign investment.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2017

Though the percentage is higher in some countries than others, across the region only around two-thirds of the population use the internet and/or own a smartphone, according to global management consulting firm A.T. government recently tipped its hat to the sector by changing bankruptcy laws to encourage entrepreneurship.

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I love finding these people who are just absolute rock stars within their space that most of the investing public probably is not familiar with, haven’t heard about them. Tremendous track record, unusual background comes from computer science and software and, and pivoted into quantitative investing. Really fascinating guy.

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Marta Norton, Morningstar Investment Management , is below. BARRY RITHOLTZ, BLOOMBERG RADIO HOST: This week on the podcast, I have an extra special guest, Marta Norton is the Chief Investment Officer for Morningstar Investment Management. What makes a good investment strategy?

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