Episodes

Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Japan's finance minister declares that the country is no longer in deflation and highlights a strong trend of wage hikes. This significant development has far-reaching implications for global markets. Simply Finance covers this story, providing insights into Japan's economic policies and their impact on the global economy. Additionally, an opinion piece discusses the strategies employed by Japan to combat deflation and the lessons for other countries. Stay informed about Japan's economy and its implications for the global financial landscape.Sources:https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/japan-no-longer-in-deflation-says-countrys-finance-minister-101710467750623.htmlhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/business/japan-no-longer-in-deflation-says-countrys-finance-minister-101710467750623.htmlhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/business/japan-no-longer-in-deflation-says-countrys-finance-minister-101710467750623.htmlhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/business/japan-no-longer-in-deflation-says-countrys-finance-minister-101710467750623.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:35) Japan no longer in deflation, says country's finance minister(00:02:20) Japan no longer in deflation, says country's finance minister(00:03:59) Japan no longer in deflation, says country's finance minister(00:05:50) Japan no longer in deflation, says country's finance minister

Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Costco's outgoing CFO gives a clue on the fate of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Horizon Bank welcomes Brian Jankins as VP and Sales Manager for Equipment Finance Division. Oak Island appoints a new assistant town manager and finance director. JPMorgan's faith in Hong Kong's financial reputation remains unshaken after 100 years. Stay informed on these finance stories and their potential impact on businesses and communities.Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13192353/costo-cfo-hot-dog-soda-combo-prices.htmlhttps://www.monitordaily.com/news-posts/horizon-bank-welcomes-jankins-as-vp-and-sales-manager-for-equipment-finance-division/https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2024/03/13/oak-island-has-new-assistant-town-manager-finance-director/https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3255265/jpmorgans-faith-hong-kong-financial-hub-strong-ever-century-says-coo-daniel-pintoOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Costco's outgoing CFO gives clue on $1.50 hot dog and soda combo(00:02:54) Horizon Bank Welcomes Jankins as VP and Sales Manager for Equipment Finance Division(00:04:19) Oak Island has new assistant town manager, finance director(00:06:05) Exclusive | JPMorgan’s faith in Hong Kong’s financial reputation unshaken 100 years on

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
ProcMart brings on board Sachin Jain to head finance and strategy. Egypt's Finance Ministry continues robust economic measures despite fiscal challenges. Tide launches financial platform for small businesses in Germany. Somerset County hires chief clerk, but finance director departs for Southern Alleghenies agency.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/procmart-brings-on-board-sachin-jain-to-head-finance-strategy/articleshow/108456684.cmshttps://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/03/13/egypts-finance-ministry-to-continue-robust-economic-measures-despite-fiscal-challenges-maait/https://www.pymnts.com/smbs/2024/tide-to-launch-financial-platform-for-small-businesses-in-germany/https://www.tribdem.com/news/somerset_county/somerset-county-hires-chief-clerk-but-finance-director-departing-for-southern-alleghenies-agency/article_f617a240-e08e-11ee-8ea8-6350c57e7a5b.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) ProcMart brings on board Sachin Jain to head finance, strategy(00:02:48) Egypt’s Finance Ministry to continue robust economic measures despite fiscal challenges: Maait(00:05:49) Tide to Launch Financial Platform for Small Businesses in Germany(00:08:12) Somerset County hires chief clerk, but finance director departing for Southern Alleghenies agency

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India proposes a disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks. Pakistan appoints a new finance minister to tackle economic challenges. CFOs discuss the use of AI in finance functions. An article explores the hypocrisy in both crypto and traditional banking industries. Stay informed on the latest developments in finance with Simply Finance.Sources:https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbis-proposal-for-a-disclosure-framework-to-ascertain-climate-related-financial-risks-explained/article67938041.ecehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/ex-jp-morgan-banker-muhammad-aurangzeb-becomes-pakistans-new-finance-minister/articleshow/108421371.cmshttps://fortune.com/2024/03/12/cfos-chipotle-adobe-cava-citizens-ai-finance-functions/https://www.ft.com/content/aaa68b96-e1cd-4366-a12d-b79c22a90ab7Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) RBI’s proposal for a disclosure framework to ascertain climate-related financial risks(00:05:31) Ex-JP Morgan banker Muhammad Aurangzeb becomes Pakistan’s new finance minister(00:07:49) CFOs at companies ranging from Chipotle to Adobe on the use of AI in finance functions(00:10:23) Crypto and ‘TradFi’: a friendship of convenience

Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
JM Financial faces a major setback as Sebi bars the company from managing new debt public issues. The decentralized finance sector experiences a surge in value, while vehicle finance NBFCs are expected to see strong performance. China intensifies its crackdown on financial crime. Stay informed with Simply Finance as we cover these stories and provide valuable insights into the regulatory actions, market trends, and economic implications.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/market/jm-financial-share-price-plunges-over-9-after-sebi-bars-company-from-managing-new-debt-public-issues-11710129308401.htmlhttps://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/09/total-value-locked-in-decentralized-finance-sector-surges-by-45-in-february-dappradar/https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/vehicle-finance-nbfcs-to-see-strong-performance-says-kotak-equities-upgrades-cholamandalam-shriram-finance-to-buy-11710138729313.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3254860/more-340-corruption-net-chinas-top-prosecutors-double-down-tackling-financial-crimeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) JM Financial share price plunges over 9% after Sebi bars company from managing new debt public issues(00:02:42) Total Value Locked in Decentralized Finance Sector Surges by 45% in February: DappRadar(00:04:36) Vehicle finance NBFCs to see strong performance, says Kotak Equities; upgrades Cholamandalam, Shriram Finance to ‘Buy’(00:07:04) Hundreds in net as China’s top prosecutors intensify financial crime crackdown

Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
The Senate Finance Committee releases a report on PPLI tax shelters. Conservative billionaires support Trump's campaign. Plus, the surge in decentralized finance sector value and the risks of emulating the US economic model.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2024/03/09/senate-finance-committee-releases-report-on-ppli-tax-shelters/https://www.dawn.com/news/1820465https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/09/total-value-locked-in-decentralized-finance-sector-surges-by-45-in-february-dappradar/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/09/the-us-could-be-facing-a-2008-style-financial-crisis-why-does-sunak-want-to-copy-itOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Senate Finance Committee Releases Report On PPLI Tax Shelters(00:03:53) Billionaires to help finance Trump campaign(00:06:06) Total Value Locked in Decentralized Finance Sector Surges by 45% in February: DappRadar(00:07:59) The US could be facing a 2008-style financial crisis. Why does Sunak want to copy it?

Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Discover what has replaced Silicon Valley Bank as start-ups' favorite banker. Explore the financial challenges faced by women and the progress that still needs to be made. Uncover the implications of Beijing's 'broker butcher' on the global stock market. Get expert advice on retirement planning for self-employed physicians. These articles cover a range of topics in finance and provide valuable insights for our viewers.Sources:https://www.ft.com/content/edc4bb8f-056f-4162-9398-1edb6f2931bfhttps://www.ft.com/content/0d91f07e-0547-4fc8-b2ef-fae8b09f8602https://www.ft.com/content/2891d43d-a203-4058-9ea3-c2ec0bef49bdhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/article-should-matilda-a-50-year-old-physician-with-three-children-retire-in/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) What has replaced Silicon Valley Bank as start-ups’ favourite banker?(00:02:15) What women want their financial future to look like(00:05:25) Should Matilda, a 50-year-old physician with three children, retire in five years or 10?

Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
The city of Manchester receives a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting. Hong Kong's finance chief expresses reluctance to review the tax regime due to geopolitical tensions. Plus, an interview with Stefanie Drews on rethinking strategies for women in finance and the importance of investing in equities for women's financial freedom.Sources:https://www.westnewsmagazine.com/news/finance-department-receives-certificate-of-achievement/article_3f569f9c-da6d-11ee-b126-1b30c469960b.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3254634/hong-kongs-finance-chief-paul-chan-reluctant-review-tax-regime-society-already-facing-tough-timeshttps://www.ft.com/content/cc0ad8ad-1e8f-42e1-b3e0-837a5c8e9408https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/investing-in-equities-is-key-to-financial-freedom-for-women-says-shibani-kurien-international-womens-day-2024-11709643061075.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Finance department receives certificate of achievement(00:02:26) Hong Kong’s Paul Chan reluctant to review tax regime because of geopolitics(00:04:20) Interview: Stefanie Drews on rethinking strategies for women in finance(00:07:37) Investing in equities is key to financial freedom for women, says Shibani Kurien

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The problem with finance is the problem of capitalism. SBFC Finance experiences a bulk deal with 2.97 crore shares changing hands. Plus, the gender bias in personal finance and the importance of professionalism in the financial industry highlighted by an incident involving a financial services executive on an Air India flight.Sources:https://jacobin.com/2024/03/finance-economy-industrial-capitalism-interdependencehttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/sbfc-finance-bulk-deal-2-97-crore-shares-change-hands-stock-down-7-12417531.htmlhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance-its-time-to-throw-gender-bias-out-in-personal-finance-12417141.htmlhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/business/air-india-deboards-rude-head-of-a-financial-company-heres-what-happened-101709792273184.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) The Problem With Finance Is the Problem of Capitalism(00:03:38) SBFC Finance bulk deal: 2.97 crore shares change hands, stock down 7%(00:05:31) Personal Finance: It’s time to throw gender bias out in personal finance!(00:07:14) Air India deboards ‘rude’ head of a financial company: Here's what happened

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
The problem with finance is the problem of capitalism. Top contender for Pakistan's finance minister post meets Nawaz Sharif. Plus, IIFL Finance secures $200 million liquidity support, and JM Financial share price crashes after RBI ban on lending against shares and debentures.Sources:https://jacobin.com/2024/03/finance-economy-industrial-capitalism-interdependencehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/top-contender-for-pakistan-s-finance-minister-post-meets-nawaz-sharif-report-101709703479207.htmlhttps://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/iifl-finance-to-get-200-million-liquidity-support-from-fairfax-indiahttps://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/jm-financial-share-price-crashes-19-after-rbi-bans-lending-against-shares-debentures-11709696442491.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Problem With Finance Is the Problem of Capitalism(00:04:11) Top contender for Pakistan's finance minister post meets Nawaz Sharif: Report(00:06:40) IIFL Finance To Get $200 Million Liquidity Support From Fairfax India(00:08:32) JM Financial share price crashes 19% after RBI bans lending against shares, debentures