Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2018

In one example, a people analytics team at a global CPG company was enlisted to help optimize a financial process that took place monthly in every country subsidiary around the world. When they brought that data-driven story to the front lines, suddenly a platitude was transformed into a useful benchmark that got the attention of managers.

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Culture Strategy Strategy& Strategy 139

MishTalk

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Fed’s decision to keep benchmark interest rates at record lows for six years has encouraged investors to funnel cash into speculative-grade securities to generate returns, raising concern that risks were being overlooked. EXXI), an oil and gas explorer, which has raised more than $2 billion in the bond market in the past four years.

Energy 78

Energy Marketing Benchmarking Cash Flow 78

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. In my example of $150 hourly, a 5% annual increase works out to $157.50 for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50 for year three.

Consulting 221

Consulting Policies Benchmarking Examples 221

MishTalk

MARCH 3, 2014

Russia Intervenes in Currency Markets to Stabilize Ruble Bloomberg reports Ruble Plunges to Record as Bank Rossii Seen Selling $10 Billion. percent against the dollar today, more than any other currency tracked by Bloomberg, while the benchmark Micex stock index plunged more than 11 percent and benchmark bond yields soared. “So

Marketing 67

Marketing Benchmarking Banking Financial 67

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. Founded in 2003, Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is based in the UK and also has offices in Luxembourg, Paris and NY. List of strategy consulting firms in London 2011. in Management Consulting. Alvarez & Marsal. BearingPoint.

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BearingPoint Capgemini Strategy& Strategy 99

MishTalk

JANUARY 24, 2014

Argentina Institutes 50% Tax on Internet Purchases; Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup Yesterday, Argentina devalued the Peso hoping to halt further declines in its currency reserves. Markets had seen this coming as charts of the Peso vs. the US dollar show.

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Marketing Policies Government Financial 78

Harvard Business

JUNE 25, 2018

Still, market research suggests that future markets for its products and services could be huge — with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals forecast to generate market opportunities of over $12 trillion a year by 2030 (and that’s considered a conservative estimate).

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System Financial Benchmarking Report 132

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. If you want to grow your business or meet your financial goals, charge what you’re worth! Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50 for year three.

Policies 195

Policies Benchmarking Examples Consulting 195

Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. In my example of $150 hourly, a 5% annual increase works out to $157.50 for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50 for year three. It just takes planning.

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Policies Benchmarking Examples Banking 195

Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2017

It’s also going to be a lot harder to benchmark the offer they give you against salaries at other firms. Well, a lot of startups don’t offer benefits like dental or health insurance, or a 401k plan; they’re just not in a financial place where they can offer them yet. Financial uncertainty. And benefits?

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Culture Financial Accenture Benchmarking 134

MishTalk

MAY 24, 2014

A British financial regulator has fined Barclays $43.9 also fined the former Barclays trader, Daniel James Plunkett, £95,600 and barred him from participating in any regulated financial activity. director of enforcement and financial crime, said in a statement. For details, please see Brussels Charges Banks for Euribor Fixing.

Benchmarking 71

Benchmarking Banking Financial Marketing 71

MishTalk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

An exceptional bid by China’s central bank to curb soaring interest rates and relieve pressure on the financial system appeared to have come up short on Monday, as Chinese money market rates shrugged off the measure and continued to approach the crisis levels seen in June. Don''t worry. There isn''t a cash crunch because China says so.

Balance Sheet 76

Balance Sheet Banking Benchmarking Financial 76

MishTalk

MARCH 10, 2014

Lawmakers will grill Carney tomorrow after the BOE suspended an employee and released minutes of meetings showing officials knew of concerns the foreign-exchange market was being rigged almost eight years ago. It was noticeably silent on what the Bank knew about other FX market participants.” trillion-a-day foreign-exchange market.

Banking 74

Banking Benchmarking Culture Marketing 74

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A higher ratio of fee income implies less traditional credit risk and less balance sheet usage (therefore higher ROE) but also implies greater market risk related to securities portfolios and potentially higher revenue volatility related to volatility in capital markets. Valuation Metrics Price-to-earnings (P/E) Price-to-book (P/B) 2.1

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Metrics Banking Balance Sheet Efficiency 88

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Fintona Financial (not the company’s real name) had a problem. When they were asked a tricky question by a financial advisor or an assistant, all too often, they would give a right-sounding answer instead of saying, “I don’t know,” and asking someone for help. Peter Mason/Getty Images. ” Yeah, ouch.

Company 132

Company Metrics Financial Benchmarking 132

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In business, productivity and performance is often measured using financial ratios that can be used to compare firms across the industry. When tracking a metric use appropriate benchmarks to assess performance, identify progress, and make necessary adjustments. Final thoughts. Image: Unsplash.

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Metrics Industry Benchmarking How To 88

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. The interest rate set by the central bank serves as a benchmark or reference rate for banks. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio).

Banking 88

Banking Balance Sheet Operations Financial 88

MishTalk

MARCH 24, 2014

I have to admit (time and time again actually), that this market has gone further, faster, than I thought possible. Over Next Seven Years, Market Will have Negative Returns" I strongly encourage you to read an interview of Jeremy Grantham, by Stephen Gandel, senior editor of Fortune : The Fed is Killing the Recovery. Grantham : No.

Marketing 69

Marketing Balance Sheet Interviews Benchmarking 69

MishTalk

JANUARY 15, 2014

Singapore’s booming finance and real estate-focused economy has earned it the moniker “The Switzerland of Asia”, and finance professionals from all over the world are flocking to work there to take refuge from the hard-hit financial sectors in their home countries. Singapore’s unemployment rate is a mere 1.8

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Real Estate Policies Financial Finance 78

Harvard Business

JUNE 1, 2018

Young Millennials, driven to distraction and depression by nonstop, constantly comparative online benchmarking, can’t unglue from phones-as-performance-measuring-devices. Extreme foodies start the day with complex green drinks made from the latest expensive seeds and vegan plants from a distant country. Who can blame them?

Benchmarking 135

Benchmarking Sports Exercises Metrics 135

Effective Managers

MARCH 10, 2024

The industry is vast, including freelancers, independent consultants, and employees of consulting firms, offering services across various sectors such as IT, marketing, finance, and more. They can trust that a consultant adhering to ISO 20700 standards or holding a CMC designation will deliver services that meet global benchmarks.

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Industry Consulting Ethics Management 130

The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Do you remember the stock market crash of 2008? Everyone on the news was saying very clearly, “If the bank bailout bill doesn’t go through, the stock market will probably crash.”. So, that week, I took 100% of my money out of the stock market and put it in cash. And I never trusted the stock market after that.

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Marketing Banking Video Research 48

Tom Spencer

MAY 25, 2019

There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. If there is a financial crisis, the stock market falls by half and the asset manager’s performance is in line with the stock market, they now make $500 million. Valuation of Asset Management Firms.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Management Metrics Benchmarking 60

MishTalk

JANUARY 19, 2014

European banks have a capital shortfall of as much as 767 billion euros ($1 trillion) before the European Central Bank’s probe into the financial health of the region’s lenders, according to a study. The figures assume a benchmark capital ratio for other book measures of leverage of 7 percent, they wrote. “A What Shortfall?

Banking 74

Banking Benchmarking Study Financial 74

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

So you look at past projects, gather and analyze relevant market data, make predictions about how much revenue you’ll be able to generate, decide what resources you’ll need, and set milestones to reach your targets. ” There are cases where success can’t be measured in financial terms. Not so fast.

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Benchmarking Methodologies Company Apparel 105

MishTalk

APRIL 14, 2014

Kiev’s central bank raised the benchmark discount rate from 6.5 The central bank considers it necessary to take the step to increase the value of the national currency, to restrain inflation and to stabilise the situation on the money market,” the central bank said in a statement. per cent to 9.5 per cent to 14.5

Banking 64

Banking Benchmarking Finance Financial 64

MishTalk

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Creature of Financial Markets Stephen Roach, former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and the firm's chief economist, blasts the Greenspan Fed, the Bernanke Fed, and the Yellen Fed in his latest post The Perils of Fed Gradualism. A majority of financial market participants applaud this strategy.

Financial 28

Financial Marketing Banking Government 28

Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

The driver tree is also frequently used to show clients the logic of a complicated formula, e.g. market sizing. Identify and “bucket” the key benchmarked items and players. Benchmarking. Aggregate and “elevate” the learning from benchmarking. Keep them clean, simple, and readable. Apply MECE.

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Benchmarking Case Interview Groups Analysis 88

MishTalk

OCTOBER 1, 2014

“Kicillof has increased his power, he will have a bigger say on monetary issues and we should expect an acceleration in the pace of the worsening of financial conditions,” said Miguel Kiguel, who runs the EconViews consultancy. There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced.

Banking 68

Banking Government Benchmarking Journal 68

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

s Bill Gross, manager of the world’s biggest bond fund, said investors should buy short-term Treasuries and credit securities that will be bolstered by the Fed’s intent to keep benchmark lending rates at almost zero. benchmark lending rates at almost zero. ". Pacific Investment Management Co.’s s Bill Gross, manager of the world’s.

Benchmarking 65

Benchmarking Banking Insurance Insurance 65

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Large mutual funds have strong relationships with banks, where they are able to pay a trailer fee to bank investment advisors to market their product. For instance, if a client goes to meet a financial advisor to talk about opening a savings account, the topic of mutual funds can be brought up. Institutional Asset Management.

Management 60

Management Retail Banking Benchmarking 60

Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2016

The primary focus was on fixing the acquired firm through financial restructuring, dramatic cost cutting, and strategic slashing. These “buy, fix, manage, and then sell” PE firms were essentially umbrella holding companies while the acquired firms would become better managed before returning to the public market.

Talent 70

Talent Real Estate Financial Operations 70

MishTalk

MAY 12, 2014

Please consider In Gundlach’s ‘No Normal’ World, Treasuries Can’t Lose Jeffrey Gundlach, the star fixed-income manager whose mutual fund beat 97 percent of its rivals the past three years, has a simpler explanation for why investors have gotten the bond market so wrong this year: the aging of America. percent in the coming decade from 1.2

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Benchmarking Conference Interviews Video 65

Harvard Business

JANUARY 4, 2018

Here we present the case of Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte), a large Mexican financial group, where the analytics transformation has been a success story. These elements of GFNorte’s analytics strategy are principles that other organizations, even beyond financial services, can institute. Support from the top.

Company 71

Company Recruitment Recruiting Financial 71

MishTalk

JULY 11, 2014

The BIS slam, coupled with a recent stock market selloff, brought up debate on a " controlled collapse ". Financial fluctuations (“financial cycles”) that can end in banking crises such as the recent one last much longer than business cycles. Yet financial cycles can go largely undetected.

Balance Sheet 73

Balance Sheet Financial Banking Policies 73

Harvard Business

APRIL 11, 2016

” Despite positive market indicators and careful planning, international-entry initiatives often fall short. This finding was consistent and robust across industries, headquarters locations, international expansion markets, and company size.

Company 70

Company Ethics Tools Culture 70

MishTalk

JUNE 5, 2014

The ECB also lowered the benchmark rate from 0.25% to 0.15%. This is arguably an early indication of the Forex market''s opinion on the ECB''s pea shooter approach. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction.

Banking 77

Banking Benchmarking Operations Small Business 77