financial technology
King Henry II’s Sour Grapes: A 12th-Century Lesson in Modern Finance and Supply Chain Risk
A 12th-century king’s massive wine purchase went sour, offering timeless lessons on supply chain risk, value investing, and modern financial technology.
The Unlikely Beauty of a Power Plant: An Investor’s Guide to Aesthetic Alpha
An analysis of how the aesthetic design of industrial assets like power plants can be a key indicator of financial performance, ESG quality, and long-term value.
The Empathy Algorithm: Why AI Can’t Replicate The Core Asset of Mental Healthcare
AI therapy is a booming market, but investors must recognize that technology cannot replace the essential human connection at the heart of healing.
FTSE 100 Shatters 10,000: A New Era for UK Markets or a Precarious Peak?
The FTSE 100 has shattered the 10,000 mark for the first time, signaling a potential new era for the UK stock market. What’s driving this historic rally?
Beyond the Horizon: 5 Critical Questions Shaping the Future of Finance by 2026
An in-depth analysis of the five critical questions shaping the future of finance, from private credit risks and the IPO market to the role of banks and blockchain.
Solving the Financial Jigsaw: Decoding the Complexities of the Modern Economy
The modern financial landscape is a complex puzzle. This post decodes the key trends in economics, fintech, and investing to reveal a clearer picture.
From Post to Pixels: Is the Digital Economy a Return to Hieroglyphics?
A provocative letter to the FT suggests the end of mail is a return to hieroglyphics. This post explores its deep implications for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Unlikely Weapon Against Populism: How National Service Could Stabilize Our Economy
Populism poses a tangible threat to economic stability. This post explores how a Norway-style national service could build social cohesion and fortify our economy.
Bitcoin’s Brutal 2025: A Market Reset or a Broken Promise?
Bitcoin weathered a turbulent 2025, emerging with a lower price but stronger fundamentals. This analysis explores the reset and its implications for 2026.
The Market is a Board Game: Unpacking the Unseen Rules of Finance Through Joanna Kavenna’s “Seven”
A mind-bending novel offers a surprising lens on finance, revealing the stock market as a game and the economy as a story we collectively tell.
The Blockchain of Botany: What Shakespeare’s Healers Can Teach Modern Finance
Discover how a 16th-century story of botanical remedies offers profound lessons for modern finance, from blockchain technology to resilient investing strategies.
Solving the Market: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Modern Investing
Discover how the logic of solving a cryptic crossword can provide a powerful framework for navigating the complexities of modern finance, investing, and the economy.