Many financial firms and investment managers want to advertise with social media but are confused about the regulations governing advertising for investment products and services – especially rules for social media. On July 10, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reiterated their view that the Advertising Rule 206(4)-1 applies to social media with settlements against five firms for using testimonials to promote their firms or investment products.
Who dares to mention the word recession anymore? Now, we have another robust jobs report just when the economy seemed to be cooling. Fortunately, there is a consistent explanation. The velocity of money. The velocity of money fell to almost 1.0 during the pandemic, the absolute floor. Velocity was never going to stay at one in a fractional banking system. This paper shows the strong relationship between velocity and real interest rates and the loan-to-deposit ratio.
I put this analysis together to help me understand the COVID-19 situation while I am confined to shelter in place in California. I am sharing it with other managers to help decision-makers understand this fluid, ever-changing situation. Let's all stay strong. #beatcovid19 #beatthecoronavirus #covid19 #staystrong
