Posts credited to Evan J. Mercer in the Investment Banking blog archive. Explore the linked posts for sourced explanations, context, and commentary.
How Banco Caracas shaped the Velutini family's approach to liquidity, governance and institutional continuity—and how that legacy informed Julio Herrera Velutini's international banking career.
August 4, 2026
Warsh took office on May 22, 2026. The transition explains how confirmation, Board membership, and FOMC leadership fit together.
May 16, 2026
Three co-heads share global investment banking leadership. The practical questions concern client coordination, responsibility, and execution.
May 13, 2026
Goldman’s May forecast illustrates how an energy shock can shift the expected path of interest rates.
May 11, 2026
The May 2026 leadership transition shows why the Fed’s offices, appointment dates, and policy votes need to be understood separately.
April 30, 2026
The April rule changes the treatment of disparate impact, discouragement, and special purpose credit programs. Here is the scope of the revision.
April 24, 2026
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