What can we learn from the margin debt levels at broker/dealers?
Brokerage
The Reformed Broker for Bank of America CEO
After much soul searching and consumption of Skittles over the weekend, I’ve decided to formally throw my hat in the ring for the position of Bank of America CEO. Frankly, folks, this is the easiest job in finance right now – akin to taking over an NFL franchise the year after it goes 0 and…
Setting the Record Straight Re: Bill Singer
I owe someone a major apology for something I wrote last week which was completely disingenuous to their standing and reputation in our industry. It all started when I read an article in Forbes that I felt was insulting to professionals in the brokerage and advisory industry. Since I’ve started my career, I’ve seen a…
SciFi Nerds Have Lara Croft, Wall Street Geeks Have Meredith Whitney
I love everything about Meredith Whitney. I love the fact that she went against protocol and called it like she saw it. I love the fact that she got it right and was earlier than almost everyone in ringing the alarm on the banks she covered. I love that she handles her own PR and…
