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An introduction to S&P 500 index

QuietGrowth - An introduction to S&P 500 index

The S&P 500 is a US stock market index that measures the performance of 500 large publicly traded companies in the United States. It is the most widely followed equity index and is considered a benchmark of the overall health of the US stock market. (more…)


An introduction to wealth management

QuietGrowth - An introduction to wealth management

Wealth management is a comprehensive set of financial services designed to help individuals and families manage their wealth, protect their assets, and grow their net worth over time. It typically involves the coordination of various financial professionals, such as investment managers, financial advisers, tax professionals, and estate planners, to help clients achieve their financial goals and objectives. (more…)


An introduction to bank bail-in

QuietGrowth - An introduction to bank bail-in

A bank bail-in is a financial rescue procedure in which a failing bank’s creditors and depositors are forced to bear some of the losses incurred by the bank rather than taxpayers or the government. This means that if a bank is in danger of failing, it will use its own funds to recapitalise itself rather than rely on external funding. (more…)


An introduction to bank bailout

QuietGrowth - An introduction to bank bailout

A bank bailout refers to a situation where the government or other financial institutions provide financial assistance to a troubled or failing bank to prevent it from collapsing. This assistance can come in the form of loans, guarantees, or direct capital injections. (more…)


An introduction to discount window borrowing

QuietGrowth - An introduction to discount window borrowing

Discount window borrowing is a lending facility a central bank provides to commercial banks that need short-term funding to meet their liquidity needs. The discount window is a tool that allows banks to borrow money directly from the central bank, typically at a discount rate that is lower than the prevailing market rate. (more…)


An introduction to fractional reserve banking

QuietGrowth - An introduction to fractional reserve banking

Fractional reserve banking (FRB) is a regulatory system in which banks hold at least a specific fraction of their customers’ deposits in reserve and lend out the rest. When a bank accepts customer deposits, it must keep a certain percentage of those deposits in reserve, typically held at that country’s central bank. (more…)


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