3 Foreseeable Issues that put Banks in Distress
The world is seeing an unusually high level of focus on the financial condition of its banks including leading global institutions. What is causing banks in distress?
Looking for investors? Start with your business plan
It all starts with a business plan.
Communicating your opportunity to investors is the crucial link to success, so they can quickly and easily understand what you are doing, who you are and why they should choose your business.
Is ´Short-termism´ the issue with the banks?
In the last months there have been concerns about the financial pillars of our modern society. The core of our financial system has long been prudently managed by banks with a long-term vision of where they should be. Are the financial pillars strong enough?
The Magic of Seaweed and Carbon Credits Opportunities
We are convinced of the merit of wanting to see seaweed given a priority in the carbon credits and ecological funding received from government.
Nuclear Subs: The Prize is Technology Transfer
It is a 40 year strategic deal. Construction alone is an AUD 70-78 billion in today’s money decision. The real lock in is in training and technology transfer.
Are Investors Missing out Because of Unconscious Bias?
As an investor, are you always looking for a good investment opportunity? Do you feel that you have an eye for a good investment? Or are you missing out because Investment Selection Criteria have unconscious bias?
Confidence is the name of the game
If confidence is the name of the game, we have an interesting time ahead of us. The events at Credit Suisse in the three US banks are not the only causes of concern with the banking system.
Biodiversity: A critical component of the Carbon Trading System
Should the carbon credit trading scheme be used as a mechanism for recognising that we wish to retain biodiversity, and if so, should it be rewarded?
I can always make a better pacemaker the next day
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today”. That also applies to project management of tech start-ups. Procrastination can cost a lot of money and market value. Today, our partner John Stephens tells us wise words about how perfect is the enemy of good.
Legalization of Cannabis: Good Law and Smart Economics
In the 2020s we are seeing a global trend towards legalization of cannabis for personal use and in foods on a global basis. The key arguments involved the same views which led to the end of the prohibition of alcohol in the United States and in other countries and to more liberal access to alcohol.