Lehman Brothers: How a Wall Street Giant Collapsed The Rise of Lehman Brothers Founded in 1850, Lehman Brothers started as a modest dry goods business in Montgomery, Alabama, before evolving into one of the most influential investment banks in the world. Over the decades, it built a reputation for aggressive expansion and risk-taking, eventually becoming […]
Jerome Powell: From Law to the Fed’s Helm Full Name: Jerome Hayden Powell Age: 72 (Born February 4, 1953) Net Worth: Estimated between $18 million – $55 million Spouse: Married to Elissa Leonard Career Title: Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell: The Steady Hand Under Fire from Trump As the U.S. economy navigates a […]
Trump Selects Warren Stephens as US Ambassador to the UK: A Diplomatic Shift Rooted in Finance President-elect Donald Trump has made headlines with his latest nomination, choosing Warren Stephens, CEO of the Arkansas-based private investment bank Stephens Inc., to serve as the next United States ambassador to the United Kingdom. The announcement underscores Trump’s vision […]
HSBC Downgrades Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley: ‘Risk-Reward Too Unattractive’ After Recent Bank Stock Rally HSBC analysts are signaling caution for investors eyeing Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, downgrading the two banking giants after their recent surge in stock prices. Despite the rally in bank stocks following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections, […]
Deutsche Bank Announces Strategic Layoffs and Leadership Overhaul as Part of Major Cost-Cutting Drive In a bid to streamline operations and reach ambitious financial goals, Deutsche Bank has recently announced significant layoffs in senior management and introduced a new leadership framework for its wealth management division. This restructuring marks a critical step for the bank […]
The investment banking giant's demand for diversity on the boards of companies it helps to go public is a welcome – and justified – step in the right direction.
Alex Zeeh is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.A. Asset Management in Singapore and Chairman of the Board of S.E.A. Alex has more than 20 years of industry experience both in investment banking as well as in private banking. He gained his work experience in the USA, Switzerland and Germany before moving to Singapore. Alex […]
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