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Non-Hedged Assets: Lessons from Lollar and SVB

Non-Hedged Assets: Lessons from Lollar and SVB

By Sari Zeineddine | Staff Writer

The disastrous end of SVB, caused by poor risk management equally on the assets and liabilities side, is not to be compared to the Lebanese Banking Crisis. However, this article will draw some similarities associated with moral hazards and poor risk management. Note that the similarities are not structural, as the Lebanese Banking System was running on a Ponzi Scheme while SVB clearly wasn’t.

Why now is the perfect time to invest

Why now is the perfect time to invest

Kaoutar Nasser | Staff Writer

During times of crisis or recession, investment markets can become more volatile and uncertain. It may be frightening and worrisome to see wild swings in the market, but turmoil also presents opportunities. Is that tension a sign that you should avoid the risks and stay away? Or should you jump in and start investing in your future?

Is Capitalism the Best Economic System?

Is Capitalism the Best Economic System?

By Thalia Kattoura | Staff Writer

On Wednesday, March 1st, the Investment Club and the Economics Student Society held a debate between professors and students at West Hall.
The motion of the debate was: “Is capitalism the best economic system?”