USA Indicates - Cyber-Attacks Can Constitute an Act of War
May 31, 2011
Pentagon Declars That Cyber-Attacks Can Constitute an Act of War, Deserving an Armed Response | www.popsci.com
During any 24 hour period our firms FMPartnersOnLine.com observes millions of attacks on our servers, primarily from Russia & China designated sites.
May 30, 2011
Global business will do very well getting their message out via the Cycling Tour Season.
Polkomtel Sale: Caveat Emptor! Plus is A Big Minus
May 30, 2011
Polkomtel To Be Sold by Auction | www.warsawvoice.pl
"Plus" Polkomtel, a privately held Polish telco is still in the process of being sold. The rather long-drawn out sales process presumably reflects relative buyer apathy for a company which has appeared at best dysfunctional to some clients.Bidders may wish to consider their options. After all the only telco holding stock currently is itself a global market leader and apparently happy to sell out of Polkomtel despite the many underlying attractions to investing in Poland's growing economy.
May 24, 2011
"Change in Canada The IPO Column" | eepurl.com
The Maple consortium of large Canadian banks led by the best Canadian Exchange Manager, Luc Bertrand, is likely to acquire the Canadian exchange TMX. The London Stock Exchange looks unlikely to be able to win the prize against a very strong bid.
Reversal of Fortunes & U-Turns Allowed
May 2, 2011
Reversal of Fortunes & U-Turns Allowed should be given some real thought, since the US economy has been heading in very dangerous directions during recent decade.
Growth Outlook for ETF Assets Under Management
April 1, 2011
ETFs to Top Second Trillion in Three Years | www.securitiestechnologymonitor.com
U.S. assets invested in exchange traded funds (ETFs) now total over $1 trillion. Although it took almost two decades to reach this level, Blackrock, the largest issuer of ETFs, predicts that ETF assets will double in three years.
NASDAQ-NYSE: Perhaps It's Just An April Fool's Day Prank?
April 1, 2011
The worst kept secret in exchange mergers, a NASDAQ ICE bid for NYSE Euronext has finally been announced on April Fool's Day. This may be an unfortunate choice of date for a deal without many clear merits.
Social Security Fund or Fantasy?
March 26, 2011
Boomers Alert! The Incredible Shrinking Social Security Fund -
Inelasticity of Demand for Gold ETFs
February 23, 2011
WGC's Grubb Says Gold ETP's Are Resilient | www.bloomberg.com
Marcus Grubb, managing director of investment research at the World Gold Council, talks about positive demand for exchange traded products backed by physical gold, despite falling prices. However, recent market data does not completely support his claims.
Madison, Wisconsin -US or Egypt?
February 17, 2011
Madison, Wisconsin -US or Egypt? OK - OK I realize this title can be alarming; but that was really the reason why I used it.
E-Insurance: When will the insurance industry adopt modern communication tools?
February 14, 2012
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011