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Bernard Lawrence “Bernie” Madoff: Who He Was and How His Ponzi Scheme Worked

By Itho December 16, 2008

[ad_1] Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding thousands of investors of an estimated $65 billion. A once-respected financier and former chairman of the Nasdaq…

How It’s Done, Risks and Rewards

By Itho November 12, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Buying on Margin? Buying on margin occurs when an investor buys an asset by borrowing the balance from a bank or broker. Buying on margin refers to…

Cross-Sell: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences

By Itho November 11, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Cross-Sell? Cross-selling refers to the attempt to sell additional products or services to an existing customer who has made a purchase. It is a common…

Branch Banking: Definition, Advantages, vs. Unit Banking

By Itho November 7, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Branch Banking? Branch banking is the operation of storefront locations away from the institution's home office for the convenience of customers. Since the 1980s, branch banking…

Bank Capital: Meaning and Classifications

By Itho November 5, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Bank Capital? Bank capital is the difference between a bank's assets and its liabilities. It is the bank's net worth. The asset portion of a bank's capital…

Board of Trustees: What It Is, Who’s Included, and Responsibilities

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Board of Trustees? A board of trustees is an appointed or elected group of individuals that has overall responsibility for the management of an organization.…