Mace Tyrell and the Iron Bank’s Investing Strategy

Season 7, Episode 3: The Iron Bank of Braavos discusses their activity with the Master of Coin Mace Tyrell and states “we don’t make bets. We invest in endeavors we deem to be successful.” This highlights how banks try to make a profit where the odds are in their favor as opposed to different forms …

Cersei and the Callable Bonds

Season 7 Episode 4: Cersei invades Highgarden, coming into possession of much gold and with it she pays off the kingdom’s debts to the Iron Bank of Bravos. The Iron Bank had become fond of the interest payments the kingdom’s debts were building up and by paying off the debt the interest payments ended. This …