…and Now Lehman and Merrill? Is there an opportunity in the Chaos?

Lehman Brothers filing for chapter 11. Merrill Lynch sold. AIG receives a lifeline from the Fed. Washington Mutual having issues. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under government control. Bear Sterns sold.

In any radically changing market, opportunities can be found. While bad credit policies and poor oversight are the common blames for the current financial crisis, the Internet will help foster and grow innovation.

Major financial institutions, which previously only focused on the end retail customer, are now broadening their online profile to include the entire buy-side and sell-side supply chains. Spending on increasing communication, building relationships, and creating conviction are common themes.