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$85 Billion Loans

AIG Bailout “The Most Radical Intervention” in History

— September 17, 2008 — World
An $85 BILLION loan to bail out AIG? Sarah Palin’s thoughts on that one would be interesting.

Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, American Internatioal Group.... these are names that will belong to the pages of the history we’re currently in the middle of, unfolding as we lead our daily lives.

There couldn’t be more pressure on the presidential candidates either. While the government is trying their darnedest to prevent a global financial crisis, their multi-billion dollar AIG insurance agency bailout doesn’t ensure the American empire won’t fall.

“The decision, only two weeks after the Treasury took over the federally chartered mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is the most radical intervention in private business in the central bank’s history,” the NYTimes.com says.

It’s a terrifying time, and while we’re in the middle of watching history unfold, there’s not much we can do but wait, and continue to follow stories like those about AIG, Lehman Brothers and the Bank of America.
Trend Themes
1. Global Financial Crisis - The $85 billion AIG bailout highlights the need for disruptive innovation in financial systems to prevent future crises.
2. Government Intervention - The unprecedented government intervention in private business presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in regulatory frameworks.
3. Financial Sector Instability - The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the bailout of Bank of America reveal the need for disruptive innovation in risk management and financial stability.
Industry Implications
1. Finance - Disruptive innovation in the finance industry can help address issues of global financial crisis, government intervention, and financial sector instability.
2. Technology - The use of advanced technologies like blockchain and AI can revolutionize financial systems and mitigate the risk of future crises.
3. Regulatory Compliance - Disruptive innovation in regulatory compliance can help create more resilient and transparent financial markets and prevent the need for extensive government interventions.
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