asset management
The Great Cash-Out: Is Private Credit’s Golden Era Facing Its First Real Test?
A surge in redemption requests hits major private credit funds. Is this a sign of investor remorse, a smart rebalancing, or a crack in a $1.7T market?
Location, Location, Illusion: Why Your Investment Fund’s Address Is Not Where Your Money Is
An investment fund’s legal home is a world away from its assets. Discover why this matters for your portfolio, fintech, and the global economy.
The New Guard: Why David Gross’s Solo Leadership at Bain Capital Signals a New Era for Private Equity
A new era at Bain Capital. Prolific dealmaker David Gross takes the helm as sole leader, signaling a major strategic shift for the private equity giant.
God and Mammon: Deconstructing the Church of England’s £10 Billion Investment Empire
Explore the Church of England’s £10B investment fund, a masterclass in institutional finance, ESG leadership, and the challenge of organizational survival.
Apollo’s European Power Play: Why a Leadership Shake-Up Signals a New Era of Dealmaking
Apollo Global Management is seeking a new European head, a strategic move signaling a major escalation in its dealmaking ambitions across the continent.
The Cardboard Box Economy: Unpacking Hidden Value in the Foundations of Finance
Discover how the simplest concepts in finance, like cardboard in art, are being transformed into revolutionary innovations like blockchain and index funds.
The £4 Million Ghost Prison: A Stark Lesson in Asset Mismanagement and Public Finance
An empty UK prison contaminated with radioactive gas is costing taxpayers £4mn annually, a stark case study in asset mismanagement and public finance.
The Great Crypto Recalibration: Why Wall Street’s Arrival Will Define the Market by 2026
The crypto wild west is over. A “Great Reset” is underway, driven by institutional integration that will redefine finance, investing, and blockchain.
The Great Self-Sale: Why Private Equity is Becoming Its Own Biggest Customer
Private equity firms are selling assets to themselves at a record rate. Discover why this trend is reshaping high finance and what it means for investors.
A £2.5 Million Question: Unpacking the UK’s Major Shift in Farm Inheritance Tax
The UK government has dramatically raised the farm inheritance tax threshold to £2.5m. We explore the deep financial and economic implications.
The Paycheck Rebellion: Why Fidelity’s War on Executive Pay Is a Game-Changer for Every Investor
Asset management giant Fidelity is cracking down on excessive executive pay, a move that signals a major shift in shareholder activism and corporate governance.
Royal Mail’s Pension Revolution: A Rocky Start for a Groundbreaking Model
The UK’s first CDC pension scheme, launched by Royal Mail, saw a 5% loss in its first six months, underperforming its benchmark. What does this mean?