The Corporate Confessor: From Uber’s Architect to Veon’s Accuser
The whistleblower who exposed Uber is back, accusing telecoms giant Veon of a “sham” deal to help sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.
The Banking System’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Why Simplicity is the Key to Financial Stability
The 2023 bank failures show our complex financial regulations have failed. A simple, powerful solution—higher equity—is the key to real stability.
The Fan Economy: How Digital Tribes Are Becoming a New Asset Class
Fanbases have evolved from consumers into a powerful new asset class. This analysis explores the economic impact and investment implications for business leaders.
The Billion-Pound Question: Are UK Banks About to Foot the Nation’s Bill?
UK banks are enjoying record profits from high interest rates. Is a new government about to end the party with a multi-billion-pound windfall tax?
The Hidden Tax on Japan’s Economy: Why Workplace “Pawahara” Is a Critical Risk for Investors
A Japanese firm’s new catalogue of workplace microaggressions signals a major cultural shift with profound implications for Japan’s economy and investors.
The Louvre Principle: What a Low-Tech Art Heist Teaches Modern Finance About High-Tech Risk
A “lo-fi” art heist at the Louvre offers a profound lesson for modern finance, revealing that our greatest risks often lie in simple, human vulnerabilities.
The Grandmaster’s Gambit: What Chess Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the strategic principles of a chess grandmaster can be applied to modern finance, investing, and navigating the complex global stock market.
The Temu Effect: How Your Shopping Cart Is Quietly Reshaping Global Economics and Politics
Modern capitalism has set expectations of choice and convenience that the state cannot match, fueling a dangerous gap that impacts the global economy and politics.
The Katsu Principle: What Two Specialist Restaurants Teach Us About Modern Investing and Business Strategy
A restaurant review offers a profound case study in business strategy, revealing how the principles behind two specialist eateries can inform modern investing.
Beyond the Iceberg: What the Titanic Teaches Us About Modern Investing and Fintech
The Titanic’s sinking is more than a historical tragedy; it’s a powerful allegory for modern finance, offering timeless lessons on market bubbles and risk.
Beyond the Polls: Why Labour’s Economic Silence is a Ticking Clock for UK Investors
Labour’s commanding poll lead masks a policy vacuum. For UK investors and the economy, this silence is a growing risk that demands a serious plan for governing.