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April 13, 2009
Private equity money dries up for India Inc | economictimes.indiatimes.com
Current downturn is temporary and though it would take some more time to sort out, would eventually lead to better times.
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No interest in passing the buck
April 8, 2009
Two Australian banks not to pass on full rate cut | uk.reuters.com
Faced with a global recession, a future tense and rising costs of funds have locked out any interest rate cuts by the big banks.
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March 30, 2009
Australia to guarantee state borrowings | www.ft.com
1. Tough times need tougher decisions. 2. Move to instil confidence in the economy.
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Which is first - Job or Bonus ?
February 9, 2009
'Idiots' Indeed | online.wsj.com
1. Bonus is paid based on performance- nothing new about it. 2. Government intervenes and can set the agenda.After all it is the tax payer's money.
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January 13, 2009
Obama's big idea: Digital health records | money.cnn.com
1. This idea if implemented would not only contribute to savings and employment but also organise health records of all. 2. Obviates the need to repeat yourself.
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December 18, 2008
Madoff Fallout Spreads Worldwide | www.ft.com
1. If it is too good to be true - investigate. 2.There seems to be no end to skeletons falling from the cupboard. World waits in fear for a punch from the blue.
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Global Stand-off-Recede or Recession
December 10, 2008
Westpac Bank Raises $1.6 Billion to Bolster Capital as Bad Debts Increase | www.bloomberg.com
1.The equity raising will boost tier-1 capital to 8.32 per cent on a pro-forma basis. 2. Action taken to withstand recession fallout.
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November 10, 2008
India's SBI cuts lending rate, plans to raise funds | www.reuters.com
1. Global crisis making the central banks the world over bolder in taking initiatives. 2. Interest rate cuts though welcome are not enough.
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Market is a wheel with a bounce
October 20, 2008
Why is Now Important | maxkapital.blogspot.com
1. Market is unpredictable and any analysis is obsolete even before it is completed. 2. Market is event based.
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October 13, 2008
Bush says 'Co-ordinated' response necessary | www.ft.com
1. Greatest ever rescue bid under worst ever circumstances. 2. Challenging time or interesting times the reponse must be swift and on war footing to restore confidence to the people on the street.
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Bankers need to change their attitude
September 29, 2008
WaMu Becomes Biggest Bank to Fail In US History | news.yahoo.com
1. Current crisis is the child of greedy bankers. 2. Fast loans are not criteria for high bonus.
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September 8, 2008
Bidders eye HBOS operations in Australia | business.timesonline.co.uk
1.Shrinking business pushing bigger banks to swallow smaller banks to increase customer base.
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August 18, 2008
Westpac Gets Antitrust Approval for St. George Bid | www.bloomberg.com
1. For banks to stay ahead, more mergers in the Australian banking industry can be expected. 2. Australian banking industry is heading into a period of churning and consolidation.A fallout of the increasing interest rates and fears of recession.
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August 11, 2008
Union Bank of India eyes investment banking | www.ft.com
1. Corporate India creating more opportunities for business for the Indian financial sector. 2. Investment banking in India is at a nascent stage.
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July 28, 2008
Templeton's Mobius Sees `Good Bargains' After China, India Stocks Decline | www.bloomberg.com
1. China and India are two of the fastest growing markets and turbulence is expected. 2. Ups and downs form stock theatrics in any stockmarket.
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The elephant wants to ride a scooter
July 14, 2008
Citigroup to Raise $400 Million for Indian Roads | www.bloomberg.com
1. Citi's investment constitutes a drop in the ocean. 2. India's infrastructure requires huge investments and a potential boom for construction companies.
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June 23, 2008
The World today | 1read.wordpress.com
1. Peace is elusive on this earth. 2. Interval between two crisis is a crisis.
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Red dragon considers landing on hot coal
June 11, 2008
Australia Approved for Investment by Chinese Funds | www.bloomberg.com
1. Entry through backdoor to the boardrooms of resource companies of Australia. 2. Decision to ensure assured supplies to resource hungry China.
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Interest rate is the main driver of provider choice
June 9, 2008
SBI raises interest rates on domestic term deposits | www.financialexpress.com
1. High interest savings deposits currently play a key role in financial institutions startegies. 2.Competition for deposit funds in India is fierce, and is expected to intensify as banks struggle with the effects of global credit crunch.
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Marry in haste and repent at leisure
May 19, 2008
A Gamble That Went Bust | online.wsj.com
1. Good sales people do not necessarily make good bankers. 2. Part of the credit crisis can be attributed to deliver under pressure (competition and otherwise) 'excellent' customer service and settle deals fast by pushing 'discretionary' waivers.
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