| In This Issue ► 2009 Jobs Forecast
► Derivatives Detox
► Staying Professional
► Dark Pools
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"AFTER THE FALL"
The 2009 Financial Services Job Forecast
by Kathy Graham
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"AFTER THE FALL"
is indeed the theme of this issue of HQ Financial Views. It is the number one topic of conversation and concern for financial professionals as 2008 comes to an end. What will 2009 bring?
Will Kathy's crystal ball (and job market analysis) be this year as accurate as her preceding six annual forecasts have turned out to be? Find out what sectors and jobs will be growing…and which ones won’t.
Also visit www.hqsearch.com/blog to watch her 11/14/08 television interview with First Business discussing her 2009 Financial Services Job Forecast.
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Feature Article I DERIVATIVES DETOX© by Kathy Graham
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Janet Tavakoli was one of the first and few voices speaking up about the risks of structured finance, including derivatives. The 2003 first edition of this book was a beacon warning of the dangers that this product line would play in creating the current global financial crisis. Her new book, Structured Finance & Collateralized Debt Obligations: New Developments in Cash and Synthetic Securitization, Second Edition (Wiley, 2008), provides a clear understanding of these products including their proper structures and valuations. This book is a great desktop reference, a fascinating chronological story, a marvelous unveiling of the quagmires to avoid, and a balanced commentary on the major relevant issues encompassing these instruments. Then visit www.hqsearch.com/blog to see an academic’s perspective, a senior banker’s outlook, a fraud examiner’s perception, and a CFO’s view of the issues Tavakoli’s book covers. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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Feature Article II STAYING PROFESSIONAL IN TROUBLED TIMES© by Cathy Emma
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In a year of transformation, communication skills can make or break your efforts. Business Communications Trainer and Coach Cathy Emma gives sage advice on how to keep yourself and your team motivated while managing the emotions and anxiety that poor economic periods inflict on most individuals. Then visit www.hqsearch.com/blog for the debut of the new career advice blog, Dear Kathy©, where you can submit your career questions confidentially and read more on the topic of tardy responses and apologies. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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Feature Article III DARK POOLS© by Kathy Graham
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Dark Pools are one of the few areas of growth in the current global economy. Like structured products, they are a tool that can produce either beneficial or negative economic outcomes depending upon how they’re used and regulated. This article defines what a dark pool is, then details their pros and cons. The conclusion offers recommendations based upon what has been learned from the structured products’ role in the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. An epilogue on possible career implications for those considering working in this sector is also included. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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Review Article THE LAND OF LEMONS AND NUTS Reviewed by Mary Kupjack
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Commerce for Kids...of All Ages Kathy Graham’s new children’s picture book, The Land of Lemons and Nuts, enchantingly illustrated by Lauren Davies, provides a mini lesson in economics for children ages 4 to 9. A child hearing this tale, of course, won’t be aware of the underlying message because the story is so engrossing. However, distinct economic lessons are there, which probably will resonate as deeply with other children as they did with Graham’s now-grown son, who loved this story as a childhood favorite and who strongly encouraged her to publish it, since he still thinks of the tale’s moral whenever he encounters similar situations. The economics lessons of this children’s Econ 101 course follow the arc of the story. We begin the fable with a land where the heads of state (who happen to be squirrels) are intent on leaving to the next generation a more prosperous Kingdom. They have genuine concerns, however, because environmental changes have exhausted the growth of nut trees while producing an abundance of lemon trees.... ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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