Financial Regulation
The £47 Billion Gamble: Was the UK’s COVID Loan Scheme a Lifeline or a License to Steal?
A deep dive into the UK’s £47bn COVID loan scheme, weighing its role as an economic lifeline against the staggering levels of fraud it enabled.
The Billion-Dollar Question: Should the UK Pay Whistleblowers to Expose Financial Crime?
Should the UK adopt the US model of paying whistleblowers? This post explores the pros and cons of financial rewards for exposing corporate crime.
Beyond the Bottom Line: How Europe’s New Reporting Rules Are Redefining Global Finance
A new EU regulation, CSRD, is revolutionizing global finance with “double materiality,” forcing companies to report on both their financial risks and their societal impact.
A Schengen for Stocks: Why Europe’s Fragmented Markets Need a Borderless Future
Europe’s fragmented stock markets create costly borders for capital. A “Schengen for securities” could unify them, boosting the economy and investors.
Black Swans on the Shore: Navigating Financial Markets in an Age of Geopolitical Shocks
Geopolitical shocks like the Sydney attack have profound financial impacts. This analysis explores market reactions, sector shifts, and resilient investing strategies.
Mandatory Viewing: Why South Korea is Forcing Its Most Aggressive Investors to Watch Videos Before Trading
South Korean regulators are now requiring risk-loving retail investors to watch a one-hour training video before they can trade complex derivatives.
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.
Shadow Rulers of the Stock Market: Why Washington is Cracking Down on Corporate America’s Most Powerful Gatekeepers
A look into the high-stakes battle over proxy advisers ISS & Glass Lewis, and what new regulatory scrutiny means for investors and the stock market.
The Price of Silence: Are We Paying Non-Executive Directors Too Much to Agree?
High pay for Non-Executive Directors may compromise their independence, turning guardians of shareholder value into silent partners.
Beyond the Digital Euro: Why Stablecoins Could Be Europe’s New Financial Superhighway
Europe’s push for financial sovereignty has a new contender: euro-backed stablecoins. Can this fintech innovation become the bloc’s future payment rails?
Your Bank Is About to Become Your New Investment Coach: A Deep Dive into the UK’s Financial Advice Revolution
A landmark UK regulatory change allows banks to offer investment suggestions, aiming to close the “advice gap” and turn savers into investors.
The UK’s Post-Brexit Gamble: Is Another ‘Big Bang’ on the Horizon for Finance?
Post-Brexit, the UK is gambling on a major financial deregulation, echoing the 1986 ‘Big Bang’. Will reforming EU rules unleash a new era of growth?