Donna Adelson was recently found guilty of murdering her son‑in‑law Dan Markel on all 3 counts. Murder, conspiracy to murder and solicitation for murder. And it took just 3 hours for the jury to find her guilty. It’s been a long lurid journey that has lasted...
For generations, clients visiting Lombard Odier would enter the back door out of fear of being recognized by the French tax collectors. These days, the bank touts its credentials proudly, even brashly. Their recent endowment of a Professorship at Oxford...
Trump’s tariff policy seems to be one of the most stupid, asinine, dumb-headed, counterproductive, head-up-the-ass things that he has done so far. Here is why I am less concerned than you might be: The tariffs create political headlines that distract. But just...
In the early 2000’s Mohnish Pabrai became the first person the investment world to talk openly about an uncomfortable truth. Many investment managers – who claimed to be original thinkers were actually just copying other investors that they admired. It was...
The relationship between Israel and Iran is rooted in our collective memories. It stretches back more than 2,500 years, to when Cyrus of Persia freed the Jews from our Babylonian exile. It was the same Cyrus the Great who allowed us to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem....
An improved sovereign rating would save the India 5 billion USD annually. A local sovereign ratings agency in India is crucial. CareEdge Sovereign Ratings will be instrumental in helping India achieve it’s economic destiny. pic.twitter.com/wKZoZ5mrat — Guy Spier...
Trump’s tariff policy seems to be one of the most stupid, asinine, dumb-headed, counterproductive, head-up-the-ass things that he has done so far. Here is why I am less concerned than you might be:The tariffs create political headlines that distract. But just as...
Following Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel has big shoes to fill.But mark my words – he will knock the cover off the ball.Why?1. He is already delivering huge operational improvements at Berkshire.2. He understands capital allocation.3. Having met...
I am really alarmed by how few books are translated into Arabic. Between 1979 and 2019, only 13,418 books were translated into Arabic. That’s just 1 book per 26,979 native speakers, making Arabic the least-served major language for translated literature. For...
This is why I live in Europe. Check out this flashmob rendition of Ode to Joy – from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. It has turned into a sort of European national anthem. The words are from the first two verses of Friedrich Schiller’s famous poem. Here is...
I did an interview with Lucy Handley of BigThink The act of self-reflection on one’s own, or in a group with the help of a significant other, is a more meaningful way to live one’s life. When you go into therapy, you’re going into a personal adventure, maybe the only...
New York is going to be electing an new mayor. And my friend Whitney Tilson is running. I may live in Switzerland but I am a New Yorker at heart. I’ve lived there longer than anywhere else. I met my wife Lory in NYC, and our 3 children were born there. So I care...
Joshua Cohen Might Have Been a Great Writer. I first encountered Joshua Cohen through his novel Book of Numbers (2015). The biblical references drew in me and I stayed for the excellent, dare I say, prophetic writing. I felt like I was reading a Jewish James Joyce....
Somebody wrote me a plea for mentorship. I answered him with this Charlie Munger / Mozart story: A young man comes to visit Mozart. “Mozart” he says, “I want to write symphonies”. Mozart: “How old are you?” The man replies; “I’m 23.” And Mozart says, “You’re too...
This post originally appeared on my LinkedIn feed. I recently had the privilege of joining Monsoon Pabrai to give an online talk to Millennium Mams. It’s in organization that is based in India – dedicated to empowering women through...
At Aquamarine, I’ve been able to work with a number of outstanding and talented people. I’m proud of being able to maintain long-term relationships. Here is a list of some of the people with whom I’ve worked in one capacity or another. And who have...
