'NOT business as usual': Jim Cramer blasts 'dangerous' $4.3B bailout of crypto bank — here's how to prepare for a total collapse of crypto confidence

‘NOT business as usual’: Jim Cramer blasts ‘dangerous’ $4.3B bailout of crypto bank — here’s how to prepare for a total collapse of crypto confidence

Facing a wave of withdrawals from skittish investors, a crypto-friendly bank is staying solvent thanks to an unusual multibillion-dollar loan — a move Jim Cramer says should knock you off your chair. “This is extraordinary,” the Mad Money host and crypto skeptic tweeted last week. “A bailout loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank for a crypto bank to stem the run. I wish people knew how dangerous this is all getting. NOT business as usual.” Don’t miss ‘Hold onto your money’: Jeff Bezos says you might want to rethink buying a ‘new automobile, refrigerator, or whatever’ — here are 3 better recession-proof buys UBS says 61% of millionaire collectors allocate up to 30% of their overall portfolio to this exclusive asset class Rich young Americans have lost confidence in the stock market — and are betting on these assets instead. Get in now for strong long-term tailwinds The bank run — and the surprising rescue by a quasi-government “home loan” organization — is a sign of yet more instability for crypto investors after a disastrous 2022, which saw the collapse of major exchange FTX and the crypto market’s worst performance since 2018. If you’re worried that the bell […]

India flexes its muscle at Davos as China’s star fades

India flexes its muscle at Davos as China’s star fades

Davos, Switzerland CNN — The promenade at the World Economic Forum, dusted in a blanket of fresh snow, is cluttered with signs and pavilions from companies and governments courting attention or deals. There’s the tech giants, the major consulting groups, representatives from the Middle East. But this year, dominating the main street in Davos are emissaries from India , who have taken over at least eight storefronts with appeals to the elite gathering’s political and business class. “Every 10 steps you will have either us or a state government or a private entity,” said Deepak Bagla, the CEO of national investment promotion agency Invest India. One investor, Bagla joked, had described the thoroughfare as “Little India.” India has shown up in force for good reason. In 2023, as global recession fears persist, the country is expected to log the best performance of any major economy. The World Bank is estimating growth of 6.6%, compared to just 0.5% for the United States and 4.3% for China. If it can maintain its momentum, India will overtake Germany as the world’s fourth largest economy in 2026, knock Japan from the number three spot in 2032 and become only the third country with […]

Most midsize business leaders negative about economy, expect recession this year

Most midsize business leaders negative about economy, expect recession this year

Fewer than 8% of midsize business leaders in the United States have a positive outlook about the global economy today, down from nearly one-third a year ago. Moreover, nearly two-thirds expect a recession this year. “But the news isn’t all doom and gloom,” according to the 2023 Business Leaders Outlook Survey from J.P. Morgan Chase. “Most leaders (66%) are still optimistic about their own company’s performance. Nearly 90% expect to add or keep employees. And supply chain challenges have eased somewhat: 39% say it has gotten easier over the past 12 months to source materials and ship goods.” Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership. Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing. Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive: Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters. Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events. Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Noke Van Co. brings the first outfitted camper van-building business to Virginia

Noke Van Co. brings the first outfitted camper van-building business to Virginia

The #vanlife movement exploded in popularity in the last few year due to the rise of millions ‘working from home’ during the pandemic. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Noke Van Co . is one of Roanoke’s newest businesses hoping to bring a little extra adventure to the region. They say they’re the first to bring an outfitted camper van-building business to the Commonwealth. Keri and Justin vanBlaricom know what it’s like to live on the go. Their family of 5 once lived in an RV for 15 months. Camper vans have been around for decades. In the last few years, the #vanlife movement exploded in popularity fueled by the rise of millions working from home during the pandemic. It inspired the vanBlaricom’s to get creative. “We lived in 400 square feet in an RV– that feels huge compared to the space and we were still able to renovate and find something new and different and how to better use that space,” said Keri vanBlaricom. The vanBlaricom’s have now settled down in Roanoke and considered it home. But they’ve always had a dream to help others also experience adventure and the Blue Ridge Mountains. So, they teamed up with their longtime […]

The Succession Advisor: More business owners than ever will soon sell

The Succession Advisor: More business owners than ever will soon sell

If you’re a typical business owner, there’s a strong probability that you’ll be selling your business in the not-too-distant future. If you’re a younger entrepreneur looking to own your own business, you’ll soon have plenty of chances to buy one. And if you’re a CPA or financial advisor, you’re looking at a big opportunity to provide advice and service. Here’s why. You’ve heard of the "Silver Tsunami?" That’s a common phrase for the upcoming wave of older Americans who will soon dominate our demographics. And it’s not a joke. According to the Census Bureau , baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — will all be over the age of 65 within the next seven years. At that time, these older Americans will make up 21% of the population, up from about 16% today. By 2060, nearly one in four Americans ( 74 million ) will be 65 years and older, the number of those 85 or older will triple, and the country will add half a million centenarians.

Times Union Business Roundup

Times Union Business Roundup

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate A rendering of the planned Mohawk Honda renovations Mohawk Honda in Glenville plans renovations to become one of the first Honda Blue Stage facilities in the nation. The site will include an open-concept showroom, polished concrete floors, a rooftop terrace, fireplace, lounge areas and a climate-controlled service center. The second floor will convert into an observation deck, where customers can get a bird’s-eye view of the inventory. The dealership will stay open during construction, via BBL Construction and Lansing Engineering, which will begin in April. Completion is expected in December. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold a family and consumer science program development committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the CCE office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush. The meeting is open to the public. For questions, or if if there are special needs to participate, call 518-272-4210. Following a national search, Siena College has named Rashmi Assudani, Ph.D., School of Business dean effective July 1. Assudani is associate provost of academic affairs at Xavier University in Cincinnati. She was promoted to that position in 2020. She has been a professor of management and entrepreneurship at […]

DW Business - Asia

DW Business – Asia

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video About the show DW Business Sendungslogo DW’s Business News offers a global perspective of the most important economic events of the day in 13 minutes. Informative reports and up-to-date assessments by our correspondents guide our viewers through the constant flow of information. Compelling stories show the human being behind businesses and the economy.

Why Business Owners Should Care About Privacy Regulation

Why Business Owners Should Care About Privacy Regulation

Web3 entrepreneur, investor, CBDC inventor, and founder of Panther , Bitt, BaseTwo, Fluent and Elemental. Collaborated with UN, MIT and IMF. getty Regulating privacy isn’t a brand-new idea. Nor is it exclusive to the Information Age. The roots of the right to privacy come from ancient Roman law and Greek philosophy . The distinction between the public realm (the polis) and the private realm (the citizen) was born in the same place as democracy: ancient Greece. It then influenced the Roman legal concept of “actio iniuriarum,” which established the inviolability of one’s residence and punished attacks on dignity and reputation—cornerstones of individuality. As modern privacy regulations unavoidably expand into the digital realm, the decisions being made right now will shape all of our futures. In this article, I’ll dive into how businesses can play an active role in shaping these norms and standards while attentively adapting to changes to remain competitive. I urge you not to idly observe as society settles on frameworks that will tremendously impact what the virtual world will look like. Preferences In Privacy Let us start by addressing an often-overlooked truth: Consumers prefer privacy. A free society dictates the kind of laws it wants according […]

CEO Frank Slootman on Why Snowflake Increasingly Engages With Business Leaders

CEO Frank Slootman on Why Snowflake Increasingly Engages With Business Leaders

In the Acceleration Economy Cloud Wars Top 10 CEO Outlook 2023 series, Bob Evans interviewed Frank Slootman , CEO of Snowflake . The company ranks #9 on the Cloud Wars Top 10 . In this CEO Outlook moment, Slootman discusses the shifting balance from IT to the line of business and the impact this will have. Highlights 00:10 — “They [customers] care about their problems, not ours,” Slootman notes, emphasizing how important it is to “speak their language” and understand their challenges and their opportunities. 00:51 — The balance is shifting from IT to business. Slootman points out that they’re working with IT departments less and with the line of business more, as the line of business has become more technically savvy. 01:18 — Both IT and business have important roles to play. However, there’s a balanced mix of business interests and IT interests, which Slootman considers to be “very healthy.” With this balance, companies like Snowflake need to “rerack themselves” and define why they are organized by line of business. 01:42 — A salesperson can’t be an expert at all things, Slootman explains. For instance, a salesperson would only be focused on public sector organizations or only focused […]

UAH College of Business receives $100K gift from Bryant Bank

UAH College of Business receives $100K gift from Bryant Bank

Emma Banks, UAH Lancer; Dr. Jason Greene, UAH Dean of the College of Business; Ken Watson, Bryant Bank President; Dr. Charles L. Karr, UAH President; Mallie Hale, UAH Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of UAH Foundation; Dr. Helen Lien, UAH Senior Development Officer; Maggie Maxime, UAH Lancer. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that Bryant Bank has made a $100K gift to the UAH College of Business (COB). This gift marks the second installment of a $1.5 million commitment to the College, one of the largest gifts ever made to the COB. This disbursement will be followed by an additional 13 annual payments in the same amount through 2035. “We are incredibly grateful to Ken Watson and the Bryant Bank team for their leadership in building a bright future for our community and their continued commitment to helping UAH students thrive,” says Dr. Jason Greene, Dean of the UAH COB. “They are an outstanding partner with us in our mission to launch the careers of our students.” This continuing pledge will go to support the Bryant Bank UAH Business Scholarships, a non-endowed fund designed to benefit […]