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Finance Facts

865 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Whether you're cramming for a test, prepping for a job interview or just expanding your already awesome knowledge, you need the facts. Finance Facts. Each episode presents a single topic, typically lasting just a few minutes.

Presenter Dave Coker has over 25 years of Investment Banking and Financial Services experience, starting on Wall Street with Dow Jones in 1987, Dave moved to Deutsche Bank in 1992 where he spent the bulk of his career. Still with Deutsche Bank, Dave relocated to Europe in the late 1990s, later taking positions with ABN AMRO and Moody’s.

Dave started teaching finance in 2017 and quickly realised today’s students prefer to learn digitally, rather than by reading books. The problem with learning digitally is often fundamental financial concepts explored in the context of a broader topic.

Dave’s podcasts allows listeners to learn necessary financial facts. This helps sitting an exam, being interviewed for a job or just expanding your knowledge.

KNOW YOUR FACTS!! Finance facts.

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Episodes

What is an Overnight indexed swap?

December 09, 2021 17:47 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

Ok a fascinating topic from Financial Engineering is Overnight indexed swap. So let’s discuss!  

What is an Overnight indexed swap?

December 09, 2021 17:47 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

Ok a fascinating topic from Financial Engineering is Overnight indexed swap. So let’s discuss!  

What is Basel IV?

December 08, 2021 20:10 - 1 minute - 2.16 MB

And now another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel IV. So we’re gonna briefly talk through it and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel IV?

December 08, 2021 20:10 - 1 minute - 2.16 MB

And now another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel IV. So we’re gonna briefly talk through it and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel III?

December 07, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 2.57 MB

And yet another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel III. So let’s talk through it, and you’ll in good shape!

What is Basel III?

December 07, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 2.57 MB

And yet another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel III. So let’s talk through it, and you’ll in good shape!

What is Basel II?

December 06, 2021 14:20 - 1 minute - 2.21 MB

Another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel II. So let’s talk it through and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel II?

December 06, 2021 14:20 - 1 minute - 2.21 MB

Another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel II. So let’s talk it through and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel I?

December 05, 2021 14:46 - 1 minute - 2.44 MB

A phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel I. So let’s talk it through, and you’ll in good shape!

What is Basel I?

December 05, 2021 14:46 - 1 minute - 2.44 MB

A phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel I. So let’s talk it through, and you’ll in good shape!

What are The Basel Accords?

December 04, 2021 14:52 - 1 minute - 1.96 MB

Another important concept from Risk Management are The Basel Accords. So you just know we’re gonna talk about them!

What are The Basel Accords?

December 04, 2021 14:52 - 1 minute - 1.96 MB

Another important concept from Risk Management are The Basel Accords. So you just know we’re gonna talk about them!

What is Operational Risk ?

December 03, 2021 18:46 - 2 minutes - 3.02 MB

Ok now Operational Risk is a very important part of modern risk management so we need to discuss it. So let’s go!

What is Operational Risk ?

December 03, 2021 18:46 - 2 minutes - 3.02 MB

Ok now Operational Risk is a very important part of modern risk management so we need to discuss it. So let’s go!

What is Market Risk?

December 02, 2021 20:40 - 1 minute - 2.68 MB

Ok now Market Risk is a key concept from Risk Management that you need to know about. So we’re gonna discuss it!

What is Market Risk?

December 02, 2021 20:40 - 1 minute - 2.68 MB

Ok now Market Risk is a key concept from Risk Management that you need to know about. So we’re gonna discuss it!

What is Net interest margin?

December 01, 2021 15:36 - 1 minute - 2.06 MB

Ok now a phrase from accounting you need to know about is Net Interest Margin. So we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

What is Net interest margin?

December 01, 2021 15:36 - 1 minute - 2.06 MB

Ok now a phrase from accounting you need to know about is Net Interest Margin. So we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

What is The Primary Dealer Credit Facility?

November 30, 2021 20:22 - 1 minute - 2.32 MB

Now the Primary Dealer Credit Facility is an important part of the regulatory response to the global finical crisis. So let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is The Primary Dealer Credit Facility?

November 30, 2021 20:22 - 1 minute - 2.32 MB

Now the Primary Dealer Credit Facility is an important part of the regulatory response to the global finical crisis. So let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is Securitization?

November 29, 2021 15:55 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MB

Now Securitization is a very timely and topical subject, especially so as we’re now seeing securitization being undertaken in the crypto space. So let’s discuss!

What is Securitization?

November 29, 2021 15:55 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MB

Now Securitization is a very timely and topical subject, especially so as we’re now seeing securitization being undertaken in the crypto space. So let’s discuss!

What is The Bank Rate?

November 28, 2021 15:50 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

The Bank Rate is a key component of a nation’s monetary policy, so its important that you know about it. Let’s go!

What is The Bank Rate?

November 28, 2021 15:50 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

The Bank Rate is a key component of a nation’s monetary policy, so its important that you know about it. Let’s go!

What is Zero Interest Rate Policy?

November 27, 2021 08:10 - 1 minute - 2.17 MB

Now talk about Zero Interest Rate Policy is very timely. So we’re going to discuss it, and make sure your comfortable with the topic!

What is Zero Interest Rate Policy?

November 27, 2021 08:10 - 1 minute - 2.17 MB

Now talk about Zero Interest Rate Policy is very timely. So we’re going to discuss it, and make sure your comfortable with the topic!

What is The Ted Spread ?

November 26, 2021 11:03 - 1 minute - 2.24 MB

Now The Ted Spread is often heard during times of financial stress or, even worse, crisis. So we’d better talk about it!

What is The Ted Spread ?

November 26, 2021 11:03 - 1 minute - 2.24 MB

Now The Ted Spread is often heard during times of financial stress or, even worse, crisis. So we’d better talk about it!

What is a Financial Roadshow?

November 25, 2021 15:31 - 1 minute - 2.14 MB

Ok now a Financial Roadshow is a very important part of fundraising. Let’s talk about it and see how it works!

What is a Financial Roadshow?

November 25, 2021 15:31 - 1 minute - 2.14 MB

Ok now a Financial Roadshow is a very important part of fundraising. Let’s talk about it and see how it works!

What is The Discount Window?

November 24, 2021 16:03 - 1 minute - 2.11 MB

The Discount Window is integral to the effective operation of monetary policy. So we need to discuss it and make sure you’re comfortable!

What is The Discount Window?

November 24, 2021 16:03 - 1 minute - 2.11 MB

The Discount Window is integral to the effective operation of monetary policy. So we need to discuss it and make sure you’re comfortable!

What is The FATF Travel Rule?

November 23, 2021 19:45 - 1 minute - 1.99 MB

Ok an obscure, but very important phrase from the regulatory space is The FATF Travel Rule. So let’s discuss!

What is The FATF Travel Rule?

November 23, 2021 19:45 - 1 minute - 1.99 MB

Ok an obscure, but very important phrase from the regulatory space is The FATF Travel Rule. So let’s discuss!

What is AMLD5?

November 22, 2021 19:44 - 1 minute - 2.16 MB

Now this is an interesting topic. AMLD5 sounds like a high end sports car, but its actually a key part of Anti money laundering laws impacting Fintech. So let’s talk about the topic!

What is AMLD5?

November 22, 2021 19:44 - 1 minute - 2.16 MB

Now this is an interesting topic. AMLD5 sounds like a high end sports car, but its actually a key part of Anti money laundering laws impacting Fintech. So let’s talk about the topic!

What is a Family Office?

November 21, 2021 15:11 - 1 minute - 2.53 MB

The phrase Family Office might not be heard often but its still one you need to know about. Let’s go!

What is a Family Office?

November 21, 2021 15:11 - 1 minute - 2.53 MB

The phrase Family Office might not be heard often but its still one you need to know about. Let’s go!

What is The Consumer confidence index?

November 20, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 2.58 MB

Now the Consumer confidence index is an important metric from economics that you should understand. So let’s briefly discuss it!

What is The Consumer confidence index?

November 20, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 2.58 MB

Now the Consumer confidence index is an important metric from economics that you should understand. So let’s briefly discuss it!

What is a Benchmark?

November 19, 2021 21:03 - 1 minute - 2.19 MB

Alright Benchmark is another phrase you’ll often hear when discussing investments and investment performance. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Benchmark?

November 19, 2021 21:03 - 1 minute - 2.19 MB

Alright Benchmark is another phrase you’ll often hear when discussing investments and investment performance. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Commodity Trading Advisor?

November 18, 2021 15:13 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MB

Ok Commodity Trading Advisors are integral to a certain asset class. So let’s figure out what the phrase means!

What is a Commodity Trading Advisor?

November 18, 2021 15:13 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MB

Ok Commodity Trading Advisors are integral to a certain asset class. So let’s figure out what the phrase means!

What is The Fisher Effect?

November 17, 2021 16:01 - 1 minute - 2.24 MB

Now an excellent topic from economics that you need to know about is The Fisher Effect. So you know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is The Fisher Effect?

November 17, 2021 16:01 - 1 minute - 2.24 MB

Now an excellent topic from economics that you need to know about is The Fisher Effect. So you know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Central Bank?

November 16, 2021 15:28 - 1 minute - 2.48 MB

Ok, Central Banks are key players in the global financial system, so you really need to know something about them. Let’s discuss!

What is a Central Bank?

November 16, 2021 15:28 - 1 minute - 2.48 MB

Ok, Central Banks are key players in the global financial system, so you really need to know something about them. Let’s discuss!

What is underwriting?

November 15, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 2.44 MB

Ok, underwriting is a very important part of the banking and Financial services business, and its important You know about it. So let’s go!  

What is underwriting?

November 15, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 2.44 MB

Ok, underwriting is a very important part of the banking and Financial services business, and its important You know about it. So let’s go!