financial technology
The Redemption Bet: Why Wall Street is Watching the World’s Most Controversial Scientist
He Jiankui, the jailed gene-editing scientist, is back. His return poses a critical question for investors: Is this a genius comeback or a catastrophic risk?
The Silent Reshuffle: How Internal Migration is Redrawing America’s Economic and Investment Map
International migration gets the headlines, but the silent reshuffle of people within a country is a powerful, under-scrutinised force for investors.
Apollo’s Billion-Dollar Warning: Why a Finance Titan is Betting Against the Software Industry
A financial giant is betting against software debt, signaling a major shift in how AI is viewed as a threat to the tech industry’s established business models.
The Jaffa Cake Principle: What a 1990s Snack Food Dispute Teaches Us About Modern Finance, Fintech, and the Economy
Is it a cake or a biscuit? This simple question has profound implications for modern finance, fintech, and the global economy.
Praise the Youth and They Will Flourish: Ireland’s Ancient Proverb as a Modern Blueprint for Economic Growth
An ancient Irish proverb, “Praise the youth and they will flourish,” offers a powerful blueprint for modern economic growth and investment strategy.
From Ivory Towers to Digital Embassies: Navigating the New Geopolitics of Finance
The world of finance has shifted from a stable, academic model to a dynamic, tech-driven arena where geopolitics and code dictate the flow of capital.
Beyond the Pint: Analyzing the Guinness Strike’s Ripple Effect on Diageo, the Stock Market, and the Global Economy
A small strike at a Guinness factory reveals major fault lines in the global economy, impacting Diageo’s stock, supply chains, and investor strategy.
The Price of Progress: Why the Coupang Data Breach is a Wake-Up Call for Every Investor
A record data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang highlights the immense financial and reputational risks of cyber threats for investors and business leaders.
Beyond the Firewall: Why the Coupang Data Breach is a Defining Moment for Tech Investing
The record data breach at Coupang, ‘South Korea’s Amazon,’ is a wake-up call for investors on the immense financial risks of weak cybersecurity.
The Investor’s Crossword: Decoding the Complexities of Modern Finance
Discover how the strategic thinking used to solve a crossword puzzle provides a powerful metaphor for navigating the complex worlds of finance and investing.
The Uber Pay Correction: Why a Single Sentence Reveals Everything About the Future of the Gig Economy and Investing
A minor news correction about Uber’s driver pay reveals deep insights into the gig economy, algorithmic management, stock market valuation, and fintech’s future.
The £1.9 Billion Void: Deconstructing the UK’s COVID Fraud and its Economic Aftermath
A staggering £1.9bn in UK COVID fraud is now “beyond recovery.” This post dissects the economic fallout and the fintech solutions that could prevent it.