There has been a lot of attention about Facebook due to their record breaking initial public offering (IPO) this year. Watching this all unfold has made me think quite extensively about what this means for the future of our economy and the global capital markets. As we have witnessed many times in recent years their […]
Who Drives The Private Capital Markets?
The capital markets are a vital aspect of economic growth and innovation. As a student of the markets I am constantly monitoring and learning from the ever changing capital markets. Specifically, I have a keen interest in the private capital markets and how this particular aspect plays into development of industries. The question I want […]
Defined Benefit Versus Defined Contribution – Whats Next?
Defined Benefit pension plans have been a major headline in the last year and their future viability debated across the country. Defined benefit pension plan contributions to the capital markets are key drivers of the economy, however, since the 2008 sub-prime crisis the general public has been made aware of the liability the average tax […]