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HEADLINES ON May 12, 2017
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- Headline: Barclays’s Latest Problem: Questions on Chief’s Judgment. Impact: Staley's dubious decisions sparked a trend where bank executives began attending 'Judgment 101' seminars, proving that even in finance, common sense isn't as common as they thought.. Fact: Isn’t it funny how banking executives can possess millions but lack the judgment of a toddler with a credit card? Financial literacy should probably start at the toddler level..
- Headline: Singapore, a Rising Home for Quiet Money, Comes Under Pressure. Impact: The scrutiny on Singapore's banking practices made it the latest hotspot for secretive wealth, leading to a boom in underground money laundering classes taught by former hedge fund managers.. Fact: Singapore's banking system is so user-friendly that even your grandma could hide her bingo winnings there. Just don’t ask her how she did it!.