Monthly Archives: February 2016

Advanced stage of credit cycle leaves financial system shock prone

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Danielle Park

Dead pan delivery masks the urgent message in this clip. Office of Financial Research Director Richard Berner and Kissinger Associates Vice Chairman Bob Hormats discuss the credit markets. Here is a direct video link.

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TEDx: seeing through the banker’s new clothes

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Danielle Park

Complexity is the intended cloak of deceit in finance. Breaking things down into simple terms is illuminating.  And breaking the conglomerates up again into investment companies that are separate and apart from deposit taking-lenders backed by taxpayers, must happen now. … Continue reading →

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Legacy of low rates and lax lending: rental glut

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Danielle Park

Another gift from lax lending and a decade of low rates: an oversupply of rentals in many cities.  See, Purpose-built residential rentals picking up steam in Canada:   “As pension funds and other big investors seek new, reliable income streams, … Continue reading →

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