Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Jason Furman: Is The Banking System Safer Than It Was In 2008?


(MENAFN- ValueWalk)
Hubenov / depositphotos

The following is an excerpt of a debate between Jason Furman and Gillian Tett from the Intelligence Squared podcast, they argue if the banking system safer than it was in 2008.

Is the Banking System Safer Than It Was in 2008?

Jason Furman (fmr. Obama advisor) argues YES / Gillian Tett (Financial Times) argues NO

The global banking system may be facing its most significant crisis since 2008. Within a short span, a run on deposits at Silicon Valley Bank quickly led to the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history, with Switzerland's credit suisse later seeking government lifelines.

Gates Capital Management Reduces Risk After Rare Down Year [Exclusive]

Gates Capital Management's ECF Value Funds have a fantastic track record. The funds (full-name Excess Cash Flow Value Funds), which invest in an event-driven equity and credit strategy, have produced a 12.6% annualised return over the past 26 years. The funds added 7.7% overall in the second half of 2022, outperforming the 3.4% return for read more

Get The Full Henry Singleton Series in PDF

Get the entire 4-part series on Henry Singleton in PDF. Save it to your desktop, read it on your tablet, or email to your colleagues

q4 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more


A second US regional bank - Signature Bank - failed, and a third - first republic bank - was propped up. To some, these are signs of the kinds of broader risks the global economy stared down in 2008. In that context, award-winning debate series Intelligence Squared U.S. will tape a virtual debate on the question: “Is the Banking System Safer Than It Was in 2008?”

Arguing“YES” is Jason Furman , one of President Obama's top economic advisors who served as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers from 2013 to 2017. Arguing“NO” is Gillian Tett , chair of the editorial board and U.S. editor-at-large of the Financial Times, where she oversees global coverage of the financial markets.

While the debate will not be released widely until April 21, via public radio, video and the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast, press are invited to attend and ask questions at the live virtual taping on Thursday, April 6 at 2:15 PM ET .

About The Participant

*Jason Furman: Former Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers

Jason Furman was one of President Obama's top economic advisors who served as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers from 2013 to 2017. Furman is professor of the practice of economic policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

*Gillian Tett: Chair of the Editorial Board and Editor-at-Large, Financial Times (U.S.)

Gillian Tett is chair of the editorial board and U.S. editor-at-large of the Financial Times, where she oversees global coverage of the financial markets. An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Tett is also the co-founder of“Moral Money,” a twice-weekly newsletter on socially responsible business.

About Intelligence Squared U.S.

Intelligence Squared U.S. was founded to address a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics. Through its award-winning live debates and associated programming, the nonprofit organization serves as a model for responsible media in a new age - fair, intelligent, nonpartisan - while restoring critical thinking, facts, reason, and civility to public discourse.

MENAFN30032023005205011743ID1105913582



ValueWalk

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Search