financial technology
The Reassuring Hum of the Economy: What Snow Ploughs Can Teach Us About Financial Stability
The reassuring sound of snow ploughs offers a powerful metaphor for the hidden systems—central banks, regulators, and fintech—that ensure economic stability.
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.
The Ultimate Black Swan: What the Search for Alien Life Teaches Us About Investing and Risk
The search for alien life offers a profound masterclass in risk, probability, and long-shot investing, with key lessons for finance, fintech, and the economy.
A New Economic Era: Unpacking the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal 25 Years in the Making
After 25 years, the EU-Mercosur trade deal is here. This analysis explores its huge impact on finance, investing, the stock market, and the global economy.
Unlocking a Trillion-Dollar Market: Inside the EU-Mercosur Deal and Its Impact on the Global Economy
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal is set to reshape global commerce. Discover the economic impacts, investment opportunities, and key sectors to watch.
The Silent Guardian: How AI is Revolutionizing Retail Security and Protecting Investor Portfolios
AI is revolutionizing retail security, transforming it into a financial strategy that protects profits, boosts stock value, and reshapes investment.
The Great Slowdown: Decoding the 2025 US Jobs Report and What It Means for Your Portfolio
The US job market is cooling to its slowest pace since the COVID recovery. Discover what this means for the economy, the stock market, and your investments.
The Billion-Dollar Question: When Tech Ethics Become a Ticker Symbol
A social media scandal over AI deepfakes reveals a new class of corporate risk, directly impacting stock markets, ESG investing, and the digital economy.
The Nvidia Envy: Why the UK Stock Market is Failing a Generation of Savers
The UK stock market’s failure to produce high-growth tech giants like Nvidia is hurting British savers. This post explores the deep-seated causes and potential solutions.
The AI Financial Advisor: Your Portfolio’s Best Friend or a Ticking Time Bomb?
AI promises to revolutionize finance, but what if its advice is a trap? This post explores the hidden risks of AI-driven investing and trading.
The £2.5 Trillion Missed Opportunity: Why the UK Needs a Fintech Revolution for Government Bonds
The UK is missing a massive opportunity by not using fintech to sell government bonds (gilts) directly to retail investors, a move that would benefit all.
The Price of Prestige: Are London’s High Standards Strangling its Stock Market?
Is London’s prestigious stock market its own worst enemy? A deep dive into the debate over whether high standards are helping or hindering UK growth.