Money Stuff: The Podcast Half Backronym: PISCES, ACI, MSTR
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Dec 20, 2024 Delve into the world of insider trading in private companies and the regulatory challenges they face. Discover the intricacies of grocery mergers and antitrust issues, highlighted by the Kroger-Albertsons saga. Explore MicroStrategy's bold financial maneuvers and aggressive Bitcoin strategy, alongside dynamic investment implications. Plus, learn how 5G technology can elevate customer service for major airlines. The blend of finance, technology, and real-world anecdotes keeps the discussion engaging.
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UK's PISCES and Insider Trading
- The UK is piloting PISCES, a new regulatory framework for private market trading.
- It surprisingly permits insider trading, diverging from public market regulations.
Nice Markets vs. Fun Markets
- Matt Levine categorizes markets into "nice" (regulated) and "fun" (unregulated).
- He compares the latter to "doped up Olympics", highlighting the experimental nature of unregulated markets.
Shifting Attitudes Towards Secondary Markets
- Private companies previously viewed secondary markets for their shares as taboo.
- This attitude is shifting as companies recognize employees' need for liquidity.