financial technology
The Unlikely Canary: What a 33% Plunge in UK Porn Traffic Reveals About the Future of Fintech and Investing
A 33% drop in UK porn site traffic after new rules reveals critical lessons for the future of fintech, digital identity, banking, and investing.
The Third Way for Pensions: Are Collective Schemes the Future of UK Retirement?
A new pension model is gaining traction in the UK. Discover how Collective DC schemes could reshape retirement savings and the financial landscape.
Beyond the Rubble: The Financial Architecture of Gaza’s Post-War Future
A look at the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and the financial architecture required for post-war reconstruction, blending aid with modern finance.
Digital Sovereignty: Why a Single AWS Outage Exposes a Multitrillion-Dollar Risk to the Global Economy
An AWS outage highlights Europe’s risky over-reliance on US tech, exposing a multitrillion-dollar threat to the global economy and investment portfolios.
The Pacific Gambit: Decoding the Economic War Behind the US Campaign Against Narco-Terrorism
The US expansion of its anti-drug campaign into the Pacific is more than a military move; it’s an economic war with deep implications for finance and trade.
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Energy Efficiency is the Unsung Hero of Your Investment Portfolio
While batteries and renewables get the hype, the real trillion-dollar opportunity in the energy transition lies in the often-overlooked world of energy efficiency.
The Investor’s Paradox: Are We Riding a Bubble or Just Trusting the Cavalry?
Market bubble talk is everywhere, yet many investors remain optimistic, banking on central bank intervention. Is this confidence justified or a dangerous habit?
The Labubu Effect: How a Tiny Toy Signals Huge Shifts in Global Investing and the Consumer Economy
In the vast and often unpredictable landscape of the global economy, seismic shifts can originate from the most unexpected places. While analysts keep a close watch on interest rates and geopolitical tensions, a new and powerful indicator has emerged, not from a central bank or a tech giant, but from a small, elf-like creature with […]
Beyond the Headlines: How New Sewage Spill Fines Are Reshaping the Investment Landscape
New UK government plans to streamline fines for sewage spills are set to create major waves in finance, impacting ESG investing, stock market valuations, and the economy.
The Ultimate Bull Market: Why Civil Disagreement is the Most Valuable Asset in Today’s Economy
The health of our economy is linked to our ability to disagree. Discover why civil disagreement is a vital asset for finance, investing, and innovation.
The Matcha Manifesto: Why Modern Finance Needs an Artisanal Overhaul
A compelling analogy between artisanal matcha and finance reveals how transparency, diligence, and quality can revolutionize investing and the global economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Post Office Scandal, a Murder Conviction, and the Hidden Risks in Modern Finance
A UK murder conviction is being re-examined due to the Post Office Horizon scandal, offering critical lessons on fintech risk, governance, and investing.