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The Goal Posts Are Moving – Strategy in the Face of a Changing Playing Field
With the latest round of international events (terrorist activity and BREXIT) creating financial uncertainty, we see a scenario where liquidity in the marketplace may become tight. We are currently advising clients to tie up their capital sources for longer term deals. Banking regulation continues to hamper our regional banks serving the middle market. Shadow banking is becoming a large part of commercial liquidity with little if any government oversight. The upcoming presidential election poses another field of uncertainty. It has not been that long since the liquidity crunch of 2009-10 for people to forget what no credit is like. Russia may be forced to make an acquisition or two to bolster its economy. Germany is not going to give the PIGS a free pass and solely shoulder the financial burden of the EU with no voice. The next year will be very interesting.
