financial technology
The £85 Billion Anchor: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Dragging Down its Economy
The UK faces an £85bn economic crisis as 2.8 million people are out of work due to sickness, threatening GDP, the stock market, and fiscal stability.
The Glare Economy: What Blinding Headlights Reveal About Modern Finance and Investing
An analysis of how overly bright car headlights serve as a metaphor for the blinding complexity and systemic risks in modern finance, fintech, and investing.
The High Street’s Shadow Economy: Unpacking the Financial Underbelly of Illicit Mini-Marts
A BBC investigation reveals a criminal network using mini-marts for illicit trade, exposing a shadow economy with deep implications for finance and investing.
Forging the Future: Why AI and Mortgages in UK Schools is a Game-Changer for the Global Economy
England is overhauling its school curriculum to include mortgages and AI, a strategic move to foster a new generation of financially and digitally fluent leaders.
The Great Correlation: Why Bitcoin Is Behaving Like a Tech Stock This ‘Red October’
As ‘Red October’ rattles the stock market, crypto is feeling the chill. Explore the growing correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks and what it means.
A Reckoning Decades in the Making: The Post Office Scandal’s Billion-Pound Lesson in Governance, Fintech, and Investor Risk
Sir Alan Bates’ settlement in the Post Office scandal is a cautionary tale of failed fintech, poor governance, and massive financial and investor risk.
The Hidden Ledger: Why the Bank of Mum and Dad is Outpacing Fintech, and the Risks No One is Talking About
A new report shows more people borrow from family than use Buy Now Pay Later, revealing deep truths about our economy, fintech, and the hidden costs of debt.
The Quantum Crossroads: Will Britain’s Software Stars Reshape Global Finance or Be Swallowed by Giants?
Britain’s quantum software start-ups like Phasecraft and Riverlane are at a crossroads: can they become giants or will they be acquired by US tech behemoths?
The Uncontainable Genie: Why AI Defies Cold War Rules and What It Means for Global Finance
AI is not like nuclear weapons; it’s an uncontainable technology that defies Cold War rules, posing new systemic risks for finance, investing, and the economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Contaminant: Why “Forever Chemicals” in Our Water Are the Next Big Risk for the Global Economy
The silent crisis of “forever chemicals” in our water is a ticking time bomb for the global economy, posing massive risks and opportunities for investors.
The Bank of Mom and Dad vs. Fintech: Why Informal Loans Are Winning the Credit War
More people are borrowing from family than using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), revealing a deep-seated preference for trust and flexibility over fintech convenience.
Kleenex Meets Tylenol: Unpacking the Potential $40 Billion Mega-Merger Shaping Your Home
A potential $40bn+ merger between Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue could unite brands like Kleenex and Tylenol, reshaping the entire consumer health industry.