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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

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In the US, legislation emerged to forbid investment banks from prop trading, or trading with their own capital, and forcing them to keep more capital on hand. While the rules against prop trading have more recently been loosened, the restriction has still changed how investment banks operate. Table of contents. STAYING PRIVATE.

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How 60+ Startups Are Disrupting Retail And Commercial Banking Around The World

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One of the biggest challenges these companies face is that many operate without a bank charter or license. Both have access to significant financial capital to scale far beyond what’s available to even well-funded startup challengers. why profitability won’t come easy. As a result, they can only offer limited services.

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