11 May 2017

Johnny Depp made $650 million but couldn't pay for his lavish lifestyle

Just another reason for inequality is demonstrated by this: Copyright protection for Movies and Actors? Is it really necessary for the benefit of mankind? not the same as inventing a new medicine, and in the old days even the people behind life-saving medicines did not do it for the money anyway.

Johnny Depp made $650 million but couldn't pay for his lavish lifestyle, ex-manager says

10 May 2017

Regulation: Race to the bottom?

If rules are interpreted so 'flexibly' in the USA it will be interesting to see how 'Europe' reacts (if the sleepy bureaucrats there even notice or care). Apart from the problem that Brexit will soon loom over any regulation in 'Europe', the response could be either to loosen rules/interpretations as well or demand that US entities comply with stricter rules designed in Europe. And what if the UK goes for a laxer regulatory environment? Every bloc will try to help his financial firms or bloc those from the other blocs, interesting times indeed!
Who’s Watching Wall Street? The Feds Turn a Blind Eye to Goldman’s Game | The Fiscal Times

6 May 2017

Swiss National Bank the "Greater Fool?

Amazing focus on biggest Momentum stocks shows lack of imagination in this bastion of Conformity.
"Mystery" Central Bank Buyer Revealed, Goes On Q1 Buying Spree | Zero Hedge