Defensive Anti-Takeover Board Measures

In the heart of the 1980s, so-called “corporate raiders” making their hostile takeover bids for publicly traded firms struck fear into the hearts of management and boards of directors. This was the era of Barbarians at the Gate and The Art of the Deal. In response to...

Is This the End of Fractional Reserve Banking?

Switzerland’s Vollgeld “Full Money Initiative” I can pretty much guarantee you that the biggest story not being covered in the traditional business press right now is that Switzerland will hold a referendum to consider ending fractional reserve banking (!). Yes, you...