The Facebook IPO is obviously too hot and something that everybody will watch. It is like a MJ release – you cannot ignore it. However the question is: Will it be the next Microsoft? Well not really sure – but MS grew AFTER it went public. In case of FB the client acquisition is already […]

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I have never claimed that I can predict well. However having been a broker and having dealt with bankers, I made two predictions – both went wrong. 1. When the Standard Chartered IDR was lapped up by the Indian population, I had predicted on this blog and said ‘now there will be a spate of  […]

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I have been inundated by brokers and issue managers alike about why the Stan C  public issue of IDR (Indian Depository Receipt) is such a great product. I agree. I would love to have a big global bank with aggressive growth plans in markets like Asia, Africa, …and other parts. So inspite of the fact […]

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