Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Diane Swonk

My interview with the Chief Economist with Mesirow Financial and author of "The Passionate Economist: Finding the Power and Humanity Behind the Numbers" includes the austerity versus stimulus debate, the multi-speed global economy, deflation, advisable government policy, and the risks of developed economies deceleration.

The length of the interview is 15 minutes 32 seconds.


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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

David Rosenberg

Exactly how bearish is David Rosenberg? The answer may surprise you.

The length of the interview is 14 minutes 26 seconds.



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Friday, July 9, 2010

Rob Nichols

Continuing our focus on the likely impacts of financial regulatory reform on the financial services industry and the overall economy, we get the perspective from the President and COO of the Financial Services Forum.

While not as well known as some other associations, the Financial Services Forum is "a non-partisan financial and economic policy organization comprising the CEOs of 19 of the largest and most diversified financial services institutions doing business in the United States". Need I say more?

Those interested in hearing the views of this important group from its leader will find it a most productive use of one's time.

The length of the interview is 17 minutes 38 seconds.


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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Todd Groome

In this twilight period before earnings season gets into full swing and the all-important third quarter macro economic reports provide the vital insights into the strength of the US economic recovery, we arranged for a series of podcast interviews with key leaders in various segments of the financial services industry to give their initial thoughts and opinions on the financial regulatory reform bill working its way through Congress.

My first guest is Todd Groome, Chairman, Alternative Investment Management Association. In this interview, we learn how hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative investment organizations might perceive the prospective changes.

The length of the interview is 16 minutes 02 seconds.


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Friday, July 2, 2010