Mar 14, 2024

I recently came across some interesting news about the global retail market, with India leading the 2023 Global Retail Development Index. It was also reported that e-commerce is projected to make up 24% of retail sales by 2027, with several Asian countries expected to drive this growth. Additionally, there were insights into the insurance and automotive markets in the APAC region, as well as some investment and acquisition updates in the financial industry.

Furthermore, I learned about Porticoes Capital’s plan to take over failed banks closed by the FDIC, using a workaround to traditional curbs on private investors. This approach involves acquiring a bank with a brand name, customer relationships, and branches at a relatively low cost. Additionally, the news highlighted the challenges faced by new generation quant traders in China and the success of a hedge fund manager in Connecticut investing in catastrophe bonds.

The news also covered the “eat what you kill” bonus structure at Evercore Inc., and the impact of the FDIC’s purchase and assumption structure on the participation of nonbank investors in the sale of failed banks. Overall, these news stories provided valuable insights into the global financial industry and the various factors influencing market dynamics and investment strategies.

Stay Well!