Financial Regulation
UK Fortifies Financial Safety Net: Bank Deposit Protection Set to Rise to £120,000
A major boost to UK financial security is coming, with bank deposit protection set to rise significantly, enhancing confidence for savers and businesses.
Inside the Central Banker’s Playbook: Olaf Sleijpen on Inflation, the Digital Euro, and the Future of Finance
An inside look at ECB policymaker Olaf Sleijpen’s views on inflation, banking stability, and the revolutionary potential of the digital euro.
Beyond the Polls: Are Prediction Markets a Threat to Democracy?
Prediction markets promise to forecast the future. But what if they’re being used to manipulate it instead? A new fintech-driven threat to democracy emerges.
The Great Divide: Why UK’s Top Investment Platforms Are Split on Private Market Funds
Two of the UK’s top investment platforms are taking opposite stances on private market funds, a divide that signals a major crossroads for retail investing.
The Great Crypto Filter: Why Regulatory Attacks Are a Blessing in Disguise
The current crypto crackdown is not a death knell but a necessary filter, weeding out bad actors and forging a stronger, more resilient financial future.
The Unseen Liabilities: How Old Deals, New Money, and AI Are Reshaping High Finance
A look at how a decade-old PE deal, a law firm’s potential new investor, and AI are redefining risk and strategy in high finance.
Data, Dollars, and Discontent: The Ethical Minefield of Using Employee Financial Data in Pay Negotiations
Lloyds Bank’s use of staff financial data in pay talks sparks a major debate on data ethics, employee privacy, and the future of corporate governance.
The Hidden Cost of Convenience: When ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Buys Groceries
A deep dive into the rising trend of using Buy Now, Pay Later for essentials, exploring the implications for consumer debt, fintech, and the global economy.
Back to the Garden: Why Tech and Finance Must Rediscover Their Purpose
The utopian promise of fintech has faced a “techlash.” This is a call for the finance and tech industries to rediscover their purpose and return to responsible innovation.
Beyond the Headlines: Decoding Trump’s Probe into Meat Packers and Its Impact on the Economy
An analysis of the call to probe meatpackers, exploring the economic impact, stock market risks, and how fintech could disrupt the concentrated industry.
The Million-Pound Tip-Off: Is the UK Launching a Wall Street-Style War on Tax Fraud?
The UK is set to introduce a US-style whistleblower scheme, offering millions to those who expose major tax fraud. This could reshape UK finance and investing.
A Radical Plan to Revive the UK Stock Market: Should Your ISA Savings Be Forced into Stocks?
Revolut chair Martin Gilbert proposes a radical plan to force ISA savers into UK stocks. We analyze the pros, cons, and impact on the UK economy.