Robert Zoellick

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  President Romney’s Cabinet: Who Would He Choose?

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 25, 2012

  If Gov. Romney wins the election, his Cabinet will take a very different direction on economic policy than Obama’s. Here are some of the choices to head those key posts.

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  How the Election Will Shape Regulatory Policies for Advisors

  By David Tittsworth, IAA  |  September 20, 2012

  The president appoints the people who will make the most important decisions on regulatory policy that affect your profession. First up on our list of potential changes: Treasury.

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  Lehman Redux: Is It Time to Panic Again? Gross, Others Think So

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 5, 2012

  Is it time to allocate a significant portion of your client’s portfolio to shotgun shells and canned beans? While it might be a tad overly dramatic, signs from PIMCO Chairman Bill Gross and others point to yes.

• ECB Sees Gradual Recovery, Leaves Rates Unchanged

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 6, 2012

  European Central Bank president Mario Draghi undermined hopes of a rate cut Wednesday, saying the bank's earlier forecast for a gradual recovery this year is accurate.

• Nigeria Calls for Non-U.S. World Bank Head

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 21, 2012

  Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the current World Bank leader, but said it was time to give someone from the developing world a chance.

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  Lagarde Warns of Dangers of Cuts Before Davos

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  January 20, 2012

  Ahead of the meeting of policymakers in Davos next week, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund joined with members of the Global Issues Group of the World Economic Forum to warn against policies that aim only for cuts and jeopardize chances for economic growth.

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  El-Erian, World Bank, Ministers Warn Euro, U.S. Leaders

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  August 15, 2011

  PIMCO's Mohamed El-Erian has warned that further missteps by U.S. and European leaders risk turning today's raging crises into something more devastating. That warning came as France and Germany ruled out talks on Eurobonds.

• Global Gold Standard Suggested as Gold Hits New Highs

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 8, 2010

  The president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, suggested in a piece in the Financial Times on Sunday that major economies should consider a return of sorts to the gold standard.