CG-2 | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE THEORY AND PRACTICE
This blog post will be on the dynamics between the theoretical rules of a Corporate Governance Code and their practical application in the real-world business environment. The contrast between what’s on paper and what actually happens can be striking. Why this blog? There has been a lot of Governance training these last few months. I […]
C-10 | CHATTING WITH GPT: CONFIDENCE VERSUS COMPETENCE
In the past few weeks, the concept of the Dunning-Kruger Effect has been discussed in our Council of Ministers “De Dames” setting. Trigger for the discussion was our perception that several leading figures on our island “overestimate” their competence and compensate by appearing confident. My conclusion: Research and blogging material. Now let’s jump into an […]
E-17 HET BELANG VAN DE WERELD HANDEL VOOR DE ECONOMIE
Internationale handel, de uitwisseling van goederen en diensten over nationale grenzen heen, is een pilaar geweest van de economische ontwikkeling en de onderlinge afhankelijkheid tussen landen, ook voor Curacao. Landen beschikken over verschillende kwantiteit en kwaliteit van productiefactoren die verschillende goederen en diensten voortbrengen. Internationale handel maakt deze verschillende goederen en diensten beschikbaar voor eenieder. […]
0-5 | BUSKANDO MAS DI HUMANIDAT DEN UN MUNDU DIVIDI
E biaha aki mi ta usa mi blog pa filosofia un poko riba (mi persepshon di) estado di nos mundu. Mi mente ta bula di un kos pa otro, mi tin hopi pensamentu pareu i ku tempu mi ta purba komprondé, pa mi mes kuadro di referensia, pakiko mi tin e pensamentu ei. E blog […]
F-7 | THE MANY FACES OF FINANCIAL FRAUD
The Many Faces of Financial Fraud: Navigating Through Credit Card Scams, Ponzi Schemes, and Beyond In today’s interconnected world, financial fraud has become a pervasive threat that looms over consumers and investors alike. From the depths of cyberspace to the tangible reality of our wallets, scammers employ an array of deceitful tactics to part individuals […]
O-4 THE UNSEEN RISKS, WHY IGNORING METRICS CAN SPELL DISASTER FOR BUSINESSES
This blog is a departure from my usual blogs about Economics, Investing, Governance and Fraud. Trigger for this blog is a phenomenon that I have been observing in my management and financial consultancy practice over the last 15 years. In an era where data-driven decision-making is king, it’s surprising—and concerning—to observe a significant number of […]
F-6 RECOGNIZING RED FLAGS: SIGNS OF POTENTIAL FRAUD
Recognizing Red Flags: Signs of Potential Fraud In an era where financial transactions increasingly move online, the risk of falling victim to fraud has escalated dramatically. Fraudsters continuously refine their tactics, making it crucial for individuals and businesses alike to stay vigilant. Recognizing the red flags of potential fraud is the first line of defense […]
I-8.2 HOE BEOORDEEL JE HET ADVIES VAN EEN BROKER?
In mijn vorige blog heb ik het gehad over de rol van brokers, het type brokers en enkele soorten brokerage accounts. In deze blog sta ik kort stil bij het beoordelen van adviezen van brokers. Het is niet verstandig blind vertrouwen te hebben in brokers. Je moet ook zelf enig werk doen. Wat zou je […]
I-8.1 DE ROL VAN DE BROKER BIJ HET INVESTEREN
Je hebt je Fundamental analysis en Technical analysis gedaan. Nu ben je klaar om aandelen of een andere type effect te kopen. Hoe doe je dat? Er zijn diverse manieren om aandelen te kopen. Normaal doe je dat via een broker. Daar zijn verschillende vormen van. Brokers spelen een cruciale rol in de financiële markten […]
F-4 A BRIEF HISTORY OF FRAUD: NOTABLE CASES AND THE EVOLUTION OF SCAMS
Fraud, a practice as old as humanity itself, has evolved significantly over the ages. Fraud has danced through history, constantly changing its colors to match the evolving canvas of society and technology, yet its core—greed and guile—remains timeless. It mirrors the changes in society, technology, and commerce, morphing to exploit new opportunities and vulnerabilities. In […]