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Financial Services: The Next Generation … where is it?

Chris Skinner

I’ve blogged about how I see leadership in the developing (developed now) economies of China and India, and the new innovation models of emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, but not quite in the way in which I see them now.

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Fools Rush In: 37 Of The Worst Corporate M&A Flops

CB Insights

The Sad State of Corporate Innovation. See how corporates are failing when it comes to innovation. Download the free 31-page State of Innovation report. While Google excelled in building software, it lagged behind in hardware and product innovation. Microsoft and Nokia. Date: April 25, 2014. Price: $7.9B. Price: $500M.

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Executive order on digital assets includes roles for CFPB, FTC, federal banking agencies

CFPB Monitor

leadership in the global financial system and in technological and economic competitiveness; promotion of equitable access to safe and affordable financial services; and promotion of responsible development and use of digital assets. It is chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury and the CFPB Director serves as Vice-Chair.). .

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21 Lessons From Jeff Bezos’ Annual Letters To Shareholders

CB Insights

The online bookseller didn’t turn a profit for six years — today, it’s the second publicly traded company ever to hit a $1T market cap. 2013: Decentralize decision-making to generate innovation. 2011: Self-service platforms unlock innovation. 2004: Free cash flow enables more innovation.

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24 Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters To Shareholders

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Market volatility. Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. He increased his holdings dramatically during the bear market of the mid-70s when GEICO was struggling.

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Killing Strategy: The Disruption Of Management Consulting

CB Insights

The early consultants changed that by using market research and data analysis combined with niche expertise to help companies manage their supply chains, improve their product positioning, and enter new markets to beat their competitors. State of Innovation Report. Many are still in wide usage today.