Financial Regulation
Beyond the Wrapper: Analyzing the Financial Fallout of the UK’s Junk Food Ad Ban
A UK junk food ad ban is more than a health policy; it’s a market signal with major implications for finance, ESG investing, and the stock market.
Quality Over Quantity: Why the UK’s Financial Watchdog is Closing 100 Cases to Sharpen Its Teeth
The UK’s FCA is closing 100 legacy cases to focus on fewer, higher-impact investigations. What does this mean for finance, fintech, and investors?
The Exchange That Never Sleeps: How a Fintech Upstart is Revolutionizing South Korea’s Stock Market
A new fintech exchange, Nextrade, is challenging South Korea’s 68-year stock market monopoly, promising longer trading hours for avid retail investors.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Battle for the Soul of Accounting
A debate over reclassifying accounting from a “profession” to an “industry” sparks a crisis of identity with major implications for investors and the economy.
The Revolving Door Spins Too Fast: Why the EY-Shell Auditor Exit Is a Red Flag for Investors
An EY auditor’s exit from Shell’s account over independence rule breaches sparks a regulatory probe, raising critical questions about corporate governance.
The Next Fed Chair: Navigating Economic Crossroads and Political Pressure
The selection of the next Fed Chair is a pivotal decision that will shape the global economy, stock market, and the future of finance and investing.
The Epstein Files: Unpacking the Financial Fallout and the High Cost of Complicity
The Epstein files reveal more than just names; they are a case study in financial risk, corporate governance failure, and the high cost of complicity.
The Price of Association: Analyzing the Economic Fallout of the Epstein Scandal
The release of Epstein files is a case study in reputational risk, impacting finance, investing, and the broader economy.
The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Portfolio: Why International Climate Law is Reshaping Finance
International climate law, once seen as toothless, is now a major financial risk as courts force governments and corporations to act.
Beyond the Fine Print: Why a UK Insurance Shake-Up Signals a New Era for Financial Transparency
A UK regulatory crackdown on confusing insurance policies signals a major shift towards transparency, with huge implications for finance, fintech, and investing.
Cracks in the Foundation: Private Equity’s Lending Crisis and Fintech’s Growing Pains
Private equity’s safe bet is unraveling, while fintechs like Monzo and Tricolor face governance crises. A look at the hidden risks in modern finance.
The Fintech Paradox: Why “Thanks, But No Thanks” is the Most Important Voice in Open Banking
A simple letter to the editor reveals a deep trust deficit in Open Banking. We explore the paradox of trading financial privacy for fintech convenience.