The BBC’s Billion-Pound Blind Spot: Why Its Next Leader Must Be a Finance Pro
The BBC is a cultural icon and a global business. It’s time its leadership structure reflected this reality. A radical change is needed.
The Price of a Masterpiece: Unpacking the Economics of Basic Income for Artists
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists revives a Dutch model. This post explores the economics, risks, and fintech future of state-backed creativity.
The Stablecoin Paradox: Is FinTech’s Holy Grail a Dangerous Illusion?
Stablecoins promise digital currency stability, but their reliance on traditional finance creates a dangerous, self-referential loop of systemic risk.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT crossword and mastering modern investment strategy, from market analysis to managing cognitive bias.
Nvidia’s AI Juggernaut: Is This a Bubble or the New Industrial Revolution?
Nvidia’s record-breaking earnings defy “AI bubble” fears, signaling a new industrial revolution. We explore what this means for startups, developers, and tech.
The Fragile Link in the Global Supply Chain: China’s Gig Economy Gamble
Chinese manufacturers’ shift to a “just-in-time” gig labor model risks worker prospects, economic stability, and the integrity of global supply chains.
The £11 Billion Dilemma: Is the UK’s Pension Safety Net About to Snap?
The UK’s £11bn pension triple lock is at a crossroads. New data shows scrapping it could double pensioner poverty, revealing a deep crisis in saving.
India’s Trillion-Dollar Challenge: Can Skilling a Billion People Unleash its Economic Superpower Potential?
India’s massive skilling initiative is a high-stakes bet to transform its economy. For investors, it’s a critical indicator of future growth.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why UK University Deficits Are a Red Flag for the Entire Economy
A growing number of English universities face financial deficits, a red flag for the UK’s economic stability and future as a knowledge economy.
The Summers-Epstein Probe: A High-Stakes Test of Integrity for Harvard and Global Finance
Harvard’s new probe into Larry Summers’ Epstein emails is a critical lesson in reputational risk, governance, and the evolving standards of accountability.
Don’t Tax Innovation: Why the Future of Electric Vehicles is a Software-Defined Problem
Ford’s warning against EV taxes highlights a deeper issue: the EV transition is now a software, AI, and cloud problem, not just a hardware one.
The 21-Million-Year-Old Kiss: What Ancient Apes Can Teach Us About Blockchain and the Future of Finance
An ancient evolutionary drive for trust, from the first kiss to modern blockchain, reveals the deep history and future trajectory of finance and technology.