Reinventing trust

Article Abstract:

Banks are expected to bolster their commitments to their trust banking operations. This is because many institutions have already made substantial investments and gained strong momentum in the investment management business. Furthermore, the emergence of new generations of wealthy individuals and other demographic trends support the transformation of trust banking into a sophisticated and diversified asset management business. Rather than be discouraged by the current market turbulence, trust banks are likely to strive harder to improve their investment management capabilities and compete with leading non-bank investment management firms. To achieve these, some banks have already implemented such measures as establishing proprietary mutual funds, combining their private banking operations with their trust and asset management services, and raising their public profiles through advertising and marketing campaigns.

Commercial Banks, Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities, Bank Trust Services, Management, Trust companies

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Angel investors and the market for angel investments

Article Abstract:

The US angel sector continues to be one of the less promising financial markets in the country due to its inherent vagueness. Researchers have yet determined the actual size and scope of the market since public equities are poorly disclosed and a supporting institutional infrastructure is not available. The market, which provides risk capital to small, private business enterprises, is composed of highly diversified investors with distinct financial and entrepreneurial background.

Capital Management-Venture Capital, Analysis, Venture capital companies, Venture capital, Financial markets

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Beating interest chill

Article Abstract:

Holding balance portfolios of blue-chip stock may help in reducing risks associated with stock market speculation. The stock market is a relatively risky way of earning money and the higher the desired income is, the higher the assumed risks are. Blue chip stocks offer current yield in addition to the potential for appreciation so they are good tools against financial ruin in case of interest rate fluctuations.

Asset & Risk Management NEC, Methods, Speculation, Risk management, Hedging (Finance), Inflation (Finance), Interest rates, Inflation (Economics)

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