15 Quotes by Michael Hintze

When traders were able to earn a million dollars, of which base pay was $150,000 to $200,000 and the rest was bonus, they would go for it. Now if you're sitting there earning $600,000, you become less risk-seeking. And if you have less risk-seeking, the ability of the market to be incredibly volatile is increased.

My giving is discretionary, but keeping the business going is not.

My grandmother was a Greenpeace supporter. We've always done that sort of thing; we've always believed in helping others - it's part of our ethos.

People want to make sure there is flexibility to reallocate assets. They are trusting us to make the asset allocation decisions.

I have been very fortunate, so much is expected of me.

From my early school days, I was brought up with the belief that we have a duty to use our talents, to volunteer and to make a contribution.

I enjoy giving money away. The more you give, the more you get.

I get excited about people doing stuff, and to whom I want to give. And I believe in giving back to people who have helped me and my family in the past. The key is getting excited.

Markets are a good thing, and they are the best way of ensuring we have fairness.