Risk Management
Black Swan in the Harbor: Decoding the Economic Aftermath of a Hong Kong Tragedy
A tragic fire in Hong Kong serves as a powerful case study for investors on risk, economic resilience, fintech’s role in crisis, and market psychology.
Beyond the Flames: What a Hong Kong Tragedy Teaches Investors About ‘Black Swan’ Risks
A tragic fire in Hong Kong serves as a stark metaphor for the unpredictable ‘Black Swan’ events that can devastate financial markets and the global economy.
Financial Firestorms: Building a Resilient Portfolio in an Age of Unforeseen Crises
A tragic fire serves as a metaphor for financial crises. This post explores how fintech, blockchain, and smart investing can build a resilient portfolio.
The Machu Picchu Gridlock: What a Tourist Dispute Reveals About Monopoly, Fintech, and Investment Risk
A tourist bus dispute at Machu Picchu offers a powerful lesson on monopoly risk, supply chain fragility, and the disruptive potential of fintech solutions.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
The Swiss Gambit: Why “Too Big to Fail” Just Met Its Match in the Alps
Switzerland’s rejection of “too big to fail” rules for its megabank UBS is a high-stakes gamble. Is it a brave stand or a reckless financial error?
Beyond the Headlines: The Epstein Files and the New Era of Financial Accountability
The release of Epstein’s files is a seismic event for finance, forcing a reckoning with risk, governance, and the new economics of accountability.
The Illusion of Certainty: Why Our Economic Forecasts Are Dangerously Precise
The problem with economic forecasts isn’t a lack of transparency, but a dangerous illusion of precision. Here’s why we must embrace uncertainty.
The £17 Million Wake-Up Call: UK’s New Cybersecurity Fines Are a Game-Changer for Tech
The UK is introducing massive new fines up to £17mn or 4% of turnover for cybersecurity failures. Find out what this means for startups and tech pros.
The Trillion-Dollar Typo: Why a Small Media Correction Reveals a Huge Risk in Modern Investing
A minor media correction about a politician’s title reveals a systemic risk in finance, where small inaccuracies can have trillion-dollar consequences.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The ROI of Mental Health First Aid in the Financial Sector
Investing in mental health first aid is not a cost but a high-yield strategy for the finance sector, boosting ROI, managing risk, and ensuring sustainability.
The Prime Factor of Risk: What a Simple Numbers Puzzle Reveals About the Stock Market
A simple numbers puzzle from the FT reveals a profound lesson about hidden risks in finance, investing, and the stock market. Are you prepared for your “29”?