Documents tagged "Wall Street"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033200.txt
The document is an email discussing an article in the New York Times about President-elect Donald Trump's economic cabinet picks, which include financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary. The author of the email expresses a negative opinion on these picks and suggests that they signal an embrace of Wall Street elites by the incoming administration. The article also mentions other wealthy investors chosen by Mr. Trump, hinting at possible tax cuts and deregulation in the future.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032005.txt
The document discusses the film "Wall Street" and its sequel "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." The author mentions that Oliver Stone was inspired by his father's work as a stockbroker in New York City, and that the film is both a critique of Wall Street culture and an homage to his father. The film features characters such as Gordon Gekko, Bud Fox, and other white-collar workers who share an obsession with corruption and greed. In addition to discussing the movie's plot, the author also mentions some behind-the-scenes information about how Oliver Stone did research for the film by sending actors to work at Bear Stearns and casting Michael Douglas as Gekko against type.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031999.txt
The document is an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Peggy Siegal. In the email, Peggy talks about her cold and mentions having a lunch with Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster for "The Messenger" at Monkey Bar. She also discusses staying in bed until show time, attending the National Board of Review, and hosting a party for Clooney on Wednesday night. Additionally, she mentions flying to LA and being worried about getting sick from all the want-to-be terrorists breathing on her during her travels. Finally, Peggy discusses seeing "Avatar" and its potential success at the box office and Oscars.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031694.txt
This document is an email chain between Peggy Siegal and Jesse Kornbluth about Jeffery Epstein. The key people in this document include Jeffrey Epstein, Peggy Siegal, Jesse Kornbluth, Annette Tapert, Joe Allen, and Bill Clinton. Key places mentioned are Palm Beach (PB) and Wall Street. The main topics discussed are the power of the rich and corporations in a democracy and their potential for social/economic change through shaming and shunning.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031691.txt
The email exchange discusses Jesse Kornbluth's opinion on rich and powerful people in the context of a Times piece about democracy. Peggy Siegal mentions her acquaintance Jeffrey Epstein and wonders if he has been shunned, despite an article stating that he is brilliant and admired by many influential people, including Woody Allen and Bill Clinton. The exchange seems to be personal and confidential between Peggy Siegal and Jesse Kornbluth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031662.txt
In this email exchange between Jeffrey E. and Larry Summers, the two discuss their opinions on various topics, including politics and their personal experiences in Wall Street. They also mention their current locations, with Jeffrey being in Palm Beach and Larry being elsewhere. The conversation appears to be casual and friendly, with both parties expressing their views and sharing stories.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030510.txt
The document is an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley regarding a book about economic advisers under President Obama. The main topic of the discussion is the Volcker rule, which was proposed to curtail proprietary trading at U.S. banks and limit their investments in private equity firms and hedge funds. Summers is mentioned as having doubts about the rule and blocking it for months, while Biden pressured for its implementation. The email also mentions Obama's frustration with the lack of progress on the issue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030487.txt
Chancellor Alistair Darling warns US over proposed bank sector reforms, stating that international coordination is necessary and that unilateral action could harm global efforts to prevent another financial crisis. He also states that the banks are capable of organizing themselves to avoid strict regulations in one country by moving operations elsewhere.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026761.txt
The Swedish American Life Science Summit is a yearly meeting where global scientists gather to present and discuss revolutionary health care platforms. This year's summit focused on cancer, autoimmune diseases, robotics in surgery, nanotechnology, space technology, and the "Moonshot" cancer program initiated by former Vice President Joseph Biden. The conference also addressed impact investing and why investors should pay closer attention to investing in life science.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023564.txt
Leon Black, CEO of Apollo Global Management LLC, is considering the potential tax implications of the new U.S. tax regime for his firm and other Wall Street firms. Publicly traded partnerships like Apollo are taxed differently than corporations, so there is a decision to be made about whether to take advantage of the overhauled tax rules or convert to an Inc. from an LLC, which would increase its tax bill but allow it to attract investments from mutual funds. The new lower corporate rate has made it possible for bigger publicly traded partnerships to consider this change.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023102.txt
Reid Weingarten is a prominent white collar defense lawyer who has represented high-profile clients such as former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers and film director Roman Polanski. He spoke to the Litigation Daily about his practice, stating that the best lawyers are both legal experts and psychologists, able to understand their clients' emotions and motivations. Weingarten also discussed his work with juvenile offenders through a foundation he co-founded with Eric Holder Jr.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010912.txt
This document is a foreword written by Gordon Getty for his book "Free Growth and Other Surprises". In this foreword, he explains how he came to write the book and discusses some of its themes. He also talks about his own biases and experiences, including his admiration for his father J. Paul Getty and his love of free markets and innovation.