We are in a time like no other. Those who play the game by the new rules understand that seven highly disruptive new technologies are changing the rules of work. Those who understand the rules of money and finance also know that we are sitting on a debt trap that is proving increasingly hard to finance. They are preparing now. So can you. We are also living in a time when technology is replacing jobs at a fast rate. Your career may be next. If you own a business, you need to prepare too. So how do we thrive in such unique times? Those who do not understand the new rules of finance, technology and money will lose out. This book explains the rules, how you can use them to overcome the problems you will face, and how you can prosper, during and after the massive change ahead.
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"Simon's vision for your future and how finance will affect us all is eye-opening and a must read for all who care about protecting themselves in the rough rides -alive
--amazon
"Having disrupted traditional banking twice in my life, I think I am qualified to spot a disruption. The future that Simon talks about in this book is disruptive to not just banks, but every financial institution. Both controversial and insightful." --Mike Harris, CEO & Founder of two banks - Egg & First Direct
"We'll see some radical changes in the financial system over the next few years. Simon does a brilliant job of explaining the fundamental problems with the current system, and showing how innovation and entrepreneurs can address these fatal flaws and change finance for the better."
--Ben Dyson, Director & Founder of Positive Money
--amazon
"Having disrupted traditional banking twice in my life, I think I am qualified to spot a disruption. The future that Simon talks about in this book is disruptive to not just banks, but every financial institution. Both controversial and insightful." --Mike Harris, CEO & Founder of two banks - Egg & First Direct
"We'll see some radical changes in the financial system over the next few years. Simon does a brilliant job of explaining the fundamental problems with the current system, and showing how innovation and entrepreneurs can address these fatal flaws and change finance for the better."
--Ben Dyson, Director & Founder of Positive Money
About the Author
After founding the world's leading online training company for students seeking careers in investment banking with billionaire Peter Hargreaves, Simon dedicated himself to 'banking reform through education, politics and entrepreneurship.
As founder of BankToTheFuture.com, an online social network where users can fund, borrow, raise funds and invest, Simon has first hand experience of how hugely disruptive technologies like social networking, crowdfunding and person to person lending can disrupt an entire industry.
Simon Dixon's mission is to create a working model of banking reform as well as continue to campaign for banking reform by implementing the proposed reforms outlined by the not-for-profit organisation 'Positive Money'.
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If heeded a starting block for reform and a brighter future for us all
20 Mar 2012
By Guy Dawson
Format:Paperback
I couldnt put this book down. It is original and concise. Above all buzzing with the youthfull energy and dynamism of one who is also backed by a depth of knowledge and experience He is an insider who knows the belly of the beast!
Simon Dixon, upbeat and positive, knows the way out of the woods of the financial malaise and he shows individuals how to prepare themselves without jargon explaining how the "seven disruptive technologies" empower the individual to thrive in these unsteady times including those less fortunate in poorer countries.
The book clearly details the failiures within the current financial system which can only lead to ruin and how they can be solved by simple changes through banking reform. There are plenty of books and blogs out there railing against bankers and the financial system but this book explains how we can change it without blood on the streets.
Cleverly interwoven with interactive features linking to the internet, the author entertains in a tone of one who is genuine in his intentions to create the basis for a democratisation of finance.
Guy Dawson
Simon Dixon, upbeat and positive, knows the way out of the woods of the financial malaise and he shows individuals how to prepare themselves without jargon explaining how the "seven disruptive technologies" empower the individual to thrive in these unsteady times including those less fortunate in poorer countries.
The book clearly details the failiures within the current financial system which can only lead to ruin and how they can be solved by simple changes through banking reform. There are plenty of books and blogs out there railing against bankers and the financial system but this book explains how we can change it without blood on the streets.
Cleverly interwoven with interactive features linking to the internet, the author entertains in a tone of one who is genuine in his intentions to create the basis for a democratisation of finance.
Guy Dawson
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Oberauer
Format:Paperback
This well written book gives the reader an understanding of how the world could have been different, had we invented a time machine and changed the way banking worked.
Having been misled by books and documentaries before, I tend to be quite skeptical, and like to point out anything that I find suspicious. I did notice, right at the beginning that the author writes about his own business being the "world's leading" in its category. So, right from the start I had this concern that his book may not be more than a marketing tool for his business.
As I read further I began to like the author more. He certainly has done a lot of research, and seems to have organized his thoughts very well. He also does explain that his business is "for profit," and the fact that he's advertising his business through the book doesn't detract from it being a very interesting book to read.
Simon also points out that he thinks a lot of economists will disagree with what he has to say, and "that is OK; as long as we are respectful to each other, we can engage in productive debate." Personally I think that debate is a waste of time, and that we should instead be trying to learn together, but Simon's saying this does make it seem that he's considered counter arguments to his thoughts.
The interesting thing is that every single review written before mine gives Simon a five star rating. This means either that NONE of these economists has bothered to read and review his book, or that they don't actually disagree.
What I would really like to see is a computer simulation, showing how money reform can affect the world. That would be a lot easier to understand or explain than reading, or getting someone to read, an entire book. Of course, since books are all we have, this seems to be a good one to read.
The end of the book is very positive, but I won't spoil it for you. Go ahead and read it for yourself.
Stephen Oberauer
Author of The Mischievous Nerd's Guide to World Domination
Having been misled by books and documentaries before, I tend to be quite skeptical, and like to point out anything that I find suspicious. I did notice, right at the beginning that the author writes about his own business being the "world's leading" in its category. So, right from the start I had this concern that his book may not be more than a marketing tool for his business.
As I read further I began to like the author more. He certainly has done a lot of research, and seems to have organized his thoughts very well. He also does explain that his business is "for profit," and the fact that he's advertising his business through the book doesn't detract from it being a very interesting book to read.
Simon also points out that he thinks a lot of economists will disagree with what he has to say, and "that is OK; as long as we are respectful to each other, we can engage in productive debate." Personally I think that debate is a waste of time, and that we should instead be trying to learn together, but Simon's saying this does make it seem that he's considered counter arguments to his thoughts.
The interesting thing is that every single review written before mine gives Simon a five star rating. This means either that NONE of these economists has bothered to read and review his book, or that they don't actually disagree.
What I would really like to see is a computer simulation, showing how money reform can affect the world. That would be a lot easier to understand or explain than reading, or getting someone to read, an entire book. Of course, since books are all we have, this seems to be a good one to read.
The end of the book is very positive, but I won't spoil it for you. Go ahead and read it for yourself.
Stephen Oberauer
Author of The Mischievous Nerd's Guide to World Domination
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is not just food for thought - it's a banquet that's packed with some shocking and even more penetrating insights, together with the facts that back them up. As Neils Bohr remarked of Quantum Mechanics "if you're not profoundly shocked by it, you haven't understood it yet".
No one knows it all - I already knew that. But after 30 years tracking the latest technology and the impact of the Internet on humanity it's rare to be either shocked or even surprised. I'm almost through my first reading of "Bank To The Future" (I will need to read it at least twice more I think) and I'm both.
I'm no economist. I understand the impact and potential of Internet technology - and that the human race has been co-evolving with it for more than two decades now - but Simon's ability to put it all together with it's impact in the financial realm, and the impact of that on us all (now in our current rolling-crisis and into the future), is breathtaking even so.
Yet he's not just a pundit or an activist he's at the forefront of the most potent and exciting wave yet, which combines both revolutions and has the potential to not just dig us out of the deep, deep hole we are now in but to permanently change work, finance and our whole world. (He's at the forefront of Crowdfuning with BankToTheFuture.com in case you didn't already know).
Crowdfunding is a tidal wave. Not waiting to happen but already detectable, mappable and inevitable. Here is the map.
In a word: Phenomenal!
No one knows it all - I already knew that. But after 30 years tracking the latest technology and the impact of the Internet on humanity it's rare to be either shocked or even surprised. I'm almost through my first reading of "Bank To The Future" (I will need to read it at least twice more I think) and I'm both.
I'm no economist. I understand the impact and potential of Internet technology - and that the human race has been co-evolving with it for more than two decades now - but Simon's ability to put it all together with it's impact in the financial realm, and the impact of that on us all (now in our current rolling-crisis and into the future), is breathtaking even so.
Yet he's not just a pundit or an activist he's at the forefront of the most potent and exciting wave yet, which combines both revolutions and has the potential to not just dig us out of the deep, deep hole we are now in but to permanently change work, finance and our whole world. (He's at the forefront of Crowdfuning with BankToTheFuture.com in case you didn't already know).
Crowdfunding is a tidal wave. Not waiting to happen but already detectable, mappable and inevitable. Here is the map.
In a word: Phenomenal!
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Brilliant piece!
I've seen Simon first on an event explaining a bit about Crowd Funding, but seemed to be far too big and valuable information to learn about in an hour. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Katalin
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A compelling book. Just buy it..
This book was in my pile of holiday reading. Quite simply I could not put it down. I read it from cover to cover and found it compelling reading. Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. Protherough
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Extraordinary
This is an extraordinary book about the financial times in which we live. I'm not a banker, but my gut instinct and common sense tell me that Simon has nailed the problems of a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sue Feehan
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PLAIN SPEAKING FINANCIAL VISIONARY
Simon Dixon manages to navigate lucidly, in plain English, through the history of banking, its failings and the wholly inadequate attempts by governments to regulate the industry. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. B. Rae
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Superb Analysis and a Credible Thesis
Simon has produced an excellent analysis of the drivers of the current financial system and advances a credible, thought-provoking thesis. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jaan Larner
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relevant and eye opening
This is a book anyone in business should read, it explains where we the future of funding is and will go to and the best way to approach getting a business off the ground. Read more
Published 11 months ago by stuart b
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Bank to the Future: Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust
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Published 11 months ago by Steven Harbour
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Some bad news and some very good news...
When the Governor of the Bank of England admits that our current banking system is the worst possible system we could have, you know that banking is in crisis. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ruby
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Banks create money. How many of you knew that?
Simple steps to follow to get out of this recession & protect yourself from the future ones which if the Banking system doesn't change, as Simon rightly puts in his book is... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Amber Khan
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An eye opening journey into the economy, banking reform and technology
This books offers great insights into how and why the current financial system is inherently flawed and how through banking reform solutions are available Fun, informative and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Z Ahmed
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