September 26, 2016
A Rational Approach
by Roger Angell I am late weighing in on this election—late in more ways than one. Monday brought my ninety-sixth birthday, and, come November, I will be casting my nineteenth…
Author: Asher Edelman
September 09, 2016
“Portugal Reforms Not Gone Far Enough to Ensure Financial Solidity”
In September 2015, we wrote China? Oil Prices? Saudi Arabia? Iran? Why Volatility? The Grand Surprise Part II where we said “the depth of European Banks’ illiquidity and careless lending…
August 01, 2016
The Brits Were Visionary
The U. S., which seems involved with all world issues should probably focus with its EU allies on assisting in the needed solutions, much more meaningful to America and its people than all the Middle East and other wars we are fighting. Helping the EU will also be less costly than the various expensive warrior activities.
July 25, 2016
Eurozone Banking
We have often written of the difficulties of the Eurozone Banking System (See China? Oil prices? Saudi Arabia? Iran? Why Volatility? The Grand Surpise Part Two, January 12th 2016, Octavian…
July 25, 2016
Better Practices on Art Insurance
As a consignor: 1) Best to include a clause holding the consignee responsible for damage or loss should his/her insurance company fail to settle any claim within 45 days. 2)…
July 25, 2016
Improper Practices Part II
Yesterday’s note on practices in the art market brought forth a slew of comments and suggestions for publication. We have vetted and two of them and will convey them on…
July 21, 2016
Art | Improper Practices
ArtAssure Ltd. is assembling a series on common legally dangerous practices prevalent in the art market today for use by art professionals. Recently we have learned of a…
July 06, 2016
A Misguided Banker
I read with interest a Bloomberg article entitled “Italy Could Spark European Bank Crisis.” The article quotes Societe General Chairman Lorenzo Bini Smaghi as saying that “governments must accept…
June 27, 2016
BREXIT – the Economics
“Britain’s exit from the European Union is of less significance than the economists have contemplated” at least for the UK. The economic pundits, always in sync with the status…
June 24, 2016
Britain’s Departure From The EU
Britain’s exit from the European union is of less significance than the economists have contemplated. The greatest impact will be on the EU itself. The UK will not lose…
Asher Edelman 