Finance

Where’s the Value? An Inside Look at Walmart’s Flipkart Deal

The $16 billion transaction says a lot about India’s e-commerce ecosystem, writes former Snapdeal exec Rajat Kumar in this opinion piece.

Are Cryptoassets a Sound Investment?

Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks.

Oaktree’s Howard Marks: What’s Ahead for the Bull Market

Legendary Wall Street value investor Howard Marks says the big money has already been made in hedge funds, and maybe in private equity and junk bonds too.

How Buyers Can Make the Most of a Tough Housing Market

The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home, but for those who still want to buy, experts have some advice.

Did We Learn the Right Lessons from the Great Recession?

Ten years after the Great Recession began, questions remain about root causes for some analysts. The IMF's Tamim Bayoumi looks at some unexplored areas in a recent book.

The Downside to Playing It Safe in the Banking Industry

Recent Wharton research looks at why banks tend to invest in assets with the lowest risk, and how that behavior can affect the broader economy.

Why Do We Make Bad Stock Decisions?

What actually happens inside a Wall Street trader’s brain during buying and selling? Neurofinance pioneer Colin Camerer shared insights at a recent Wharton conference.

Initial Coin Offerings: Can Regulators Curb the Risks?

The Bitcoin Story: Money, Drugs and Bankers

With huge sums being raised by ICOs and the danger of scams proliferating, regulators are seeking ways to create the right framework for supervision.

Janet Yellen: What the Fed Has Learned Since the Financial Crisis

Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen reflected on regulators’ missteps in preventing the 2008 financial crisis during a recent interview with Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel.

How Europe’s Banking Revolution Will Boost Fintech

In a move that will give fintech companies the wind at their back, Europe is requiring banks to release account records to third-parties when customers request it.

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