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Jay Jenkins

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Anticipating opportunity, filtering out the noise, and figuring out what it all has to do with the price of rice in China. Like me on Facebook here!

Recent Articles by Jay Jenkins

Aug 8, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

How mREITs Make Money (And 2 Keys for a Stable Dividend)

Mortgage focused REITs are an appealing real estate investment, but investors must pay careful attention to interest rates, earnings, and book value.

Aug 7, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

What Last Week's Nonfarm Payrolls Tells Us About Interest Rates

Macro economic data continues to point to a fragile recovery in need of loose Federal Reserve policies

Aug 7, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

2 Reasons the End of Summer Will Bring Stormy Weather to the Markets

The convergence of changes at the Federal Reserve and elections in the eurozone make this September a month to be wary.

Aug 7, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

The Problem With Wells Fargo's Long-Term Strategy

Hidden away in the latest release from the Department of Labor Statistics is a troubling number for the next generation of Americans and the banks hoping to serve them.

Aug 4, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Freddie Mac to MBS Buyers: We're Done Shouldering All the Risk

Freddie Mac's new mortgage bond product provides a glimpse into a possible future of non government guaranteed mortgage securities.

Jul 31, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Don't Invest in a Bank Stock Without Reading This First

Is there a way to get a similar investment in a business you can fully understand, free from regulatory uncertainty and systemic risk? Yes, there is.

Jul 28, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Strategic Thinking Separates the Darlings From the Duds

For financial institutions, long term success comes from smart long-term strategy.

Jul 28, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Banks Are Scared of Their Own Investors

Banks are fighting regulation to increase financial transparency with regulators and investors.

Jul 27, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

U.S. Bank's $6.5 Million Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

For banks, managing third-party vendors is becoming a key component of regulatory risk. The CFPB is zeroing in, armed with hefty fines.

Jul 27, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Will Panic Buying Ensue?

For buyers on the fence, rising rates may push a short term boost in new home sales.

Jul 26, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Visa Executive: "We Can All Agree We Got Caught Flat Footed."

Visa seeks to reconcile relations with merchants and processors as legislation caps fees.

Jul 25, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Move Over Jamie Dimon, Citi Becomes King of the Fortress Balance Sheet

As the Financial Crisis approaches its 6th anniversary, Citi has rebounded to have one of the strongest balance sheets on Wall Street.

Jul 24, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

How Banks Plan to Make Your Wallet Obselete

Improved security technology, pioneered by banks, is paving the way for widespread adoption of mobile payments.

Jul 22, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

FHA Lending Is Booming! Here Are the Banks That Benefit

Over the past 2 years, FHA backed mortgage loans have proved to be high quality, abundant, and profitable.

Jul 22, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Regulators Have This $31 Billion Business in the Crosshairs

Inconsistency and seemingly unfair practices have brought regulatory attention to the lucrative business of overdraft fees.

Jul 22, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Will a Regulatory Crackdown Slam the Brakes on Fee Income at Banks?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has consumer fees in the cross hairs, will banks be able to innovate to protect that key revenue source?

Jul 20, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

How Banks Can Roll the Dice and Lose It All

How banks bet the house and got it right, but didn't survive to reap the rewards.

Jul 14, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Big Banks Have the Worst Reputations, and They Deserve Them

A recent reputation survey of banks points to what we all already knew: Banks don't have the best reputations among consumers. But despite the generally sobering results, a few success stories point to best practices for the industry to follow.

Jul 14, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

Banks Want to Turn Your Pocket Into a Profit Center

Banks are struggling to monetize mobile banking. This article explores the two most prominent strategies currently employed in the industry.

Jul 14, 2013 by Jay Jenkins

The Discover IT Card Could Be an AmEx Killer

With an aggressive marketing plan backing up a slew of top features, is Disover's IT card a game changer?

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