Wharton Professor Talks About the Major Hurdles in Marijuana Legalization
The marijuana industry is on the top of the minds of policymakers across the United States. There are so many things to consider, one of the most critical policies being banking regulation. And with former Republican Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, John Boehner, as a confounding new pro-marijuana spokesman, it seems as if there’s never been a more apt time to discuss marijuana legalization and policy.
That’s why University of Pennsylvania Wharton School professor Peter Conti-Brown dove deep into the marijuana industry to discuss the many policy barriers that are causing issues. In particular, he looked how the government’s current stance on marijuana is causing more trouble than it’s solving when it comes to banking. Continue reading…
Judge Students Develop Digital Opportunities for Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group and Judge Business School recently undertook a unique collaboration to look at innovative digital opportunities for banks and banking customers, according to a press release from the school. As part of the Mphil in Management program offered at Judge, students took part in a six-week program to better their understand of three key areas identified by Lloyds: identity, social, and gamification. Continue reading…
Booth Professors Finds Sale of Failed Banks Costs FDIC Big Time
According to new research by Booth School of Business Professors Gregor Matvos and Amit Seru, a significant amount of the $90 billion lost by The Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) since 2008 occurred because the assets of some banks are sold at fire sale prices. Continue reading…
