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Marginally Speaking by Vasudha Nukala, Indian School of Business (ISB)

Marginally Speaking by Vasudha Nukala, Indian School of Business (ISB)

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 Marginally Speaking is an academic coffee chat podcast hosted by Dr Vasudha Nukala of the Indian School of Business. We host global researchers to explore the ideas and stories behind their work, bridging the gap between academia and the public.Copyright 2026 ISB Studios - Economics Personal Finance
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  • Profitable Misconduct: Why Fragile Banks Survive

    Profitable Misconduct: Why Fragile Banks Survive
    Jan 23 2026

    Why are banks allowed to remain fragile, and who truly benefits from this instability? In this episode of Marginally Speaking, Professor Vasudha Nukala (ISB) speaks with Professor Anat Admati of Stanford University to examine why weak bank capitalisation persists despite repeated crises. Drawing on his influential research and writing, Admati explains how regulatory failures, political incentives, and muted accountability allow risky behaviour to become profitable rather than punished. The conversation explores why large fines rarely change conduct, how systemic fragility is normalised, and what meaningful reform would actually require.
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