While the fourth annual Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) meeting was happening on the West Coast last week, the SRI Conference, the oldest socially responsible investing conference in the country (formerly known as SRI in the Rockies), was taking place on Native American land in Connecticut — specifically in the Mohegan …
New $75m NIB Enviro Bond out
New $75m NIB Enviro Bond out Posted on 31. Aug, 2012 by Sean Kidney in blog Nordic Investment Bank this week issued a new 20 year (yes, long dated are selling) SEK 500 million “Environmental Bond”, linked to their environmental lending portfolio. It was sold mainly to Scandinavian investors. Lead …
The JOBS Act – Transforming the Financial Markets
New Legislation, New Markets, New Opportunities LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR NOWSTREET’S EXCLUSIVE EVOLVING CAPITAL MARKETS COCKTAIL EVENT IN NYC ON JULY 30th ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN! The JOBS ACT is reshaping our financial markets. Learn how to raise capital and maximize returns in a transforming market structure. Discuss …
Book Review: ‘Dark Pools’ By Scott Patterson
Dark Pools is a page-turning, fascinating account of how computerized algorithmic high-frequency trading (HFT) and electronic platforms evolved, took over financial markets and turned the NYSE floor into a mere “puppet-show for TV.” Author Scott Patterson, a reporter for theWall Street Journal, is a consummate observer. Dark Pools is a …
How Facebook’s IPO Exemplifies the Injustice in the Financial Markets
We at Ethical Markets Media agree with Dara Albright and also fully supported the enacting of the new JOBS Act and the efforts of Sherwood Neiss and his colleagues . Now we are joining with Dara and other Crowdfunding sites to help set the new rules necessary for this important …
Bypassing Wall Street!
by Dara Albright, Founder of NowStreet Journal Some call it a cultural phenomenon. Others label it a colossal waste of time. No matter the sentiment, all attention was on Facebook’s IPO entrance on Friday. Well, except for NASDAQ, who was too focused on repairing its malfunctioning technology, oh, and the …
New Rules for Global Finance
Back in February, Jamie Dimon, the chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, told Fox Business that “Paul Volcker by his own admission has said he doesn’t understand capital markets. He has proven that to me.” After its recent $2 billion loss in trading, it seems even JPMorgan may not …
IMPACT FORUM 2012: IGNITING CAPITAL MARKETS FOR SOCIAL GOOD
Impact Forum 2012: Igniting Capital Markets for Social Good June 25-26, 2012 Singapore
TSL Announces the Agenda for its Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference in San Francisco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 17, 2012 – The SoHo Loft is pleased to announce the agenda for its upcoming Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference which will take place in San Francisco on Thursday, May 10, 2012. TSL’s Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference will provide key insight …
April 2012 Impact Quarterly
With much pride I read the front page article in the International Herald Tribune recently about Bangladesh, which was once known as a land of disaster is now known as a land of success. Yes, my country still has its share of problems and hurdles, but the tireless work of …