Financial Regulation
The Watchdogs Are Recalled: Why the Fed’s Staff Cuts Could Reshape the Future of Banking
The Fed plans to cut banking supervisors. A small change with huge implications for the economy, investors, and the future of financial stability.
The £500M Energy Debt Bailout: A Necessary Lifeline or a Risky Economic Precedent?
Ofgem’s £500m energy debt cancellation plan offers a lifeline to the vulnerable but socializes the cost, raising key economic and investment questions.
Spain’s Tax Showdown: Why a Probe into Private Equity Giant CVC Could Redefine European Finance
A tax fraud probe into PE firm CVC threatens to upend how carried interest and holding companies are treated in Spain, with huge economic implications.
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.
Beyond the 2008 Ghost: Why Europe’s Securitisation Market Deserves a Second Look
The ghost of 2008 still haunts securitisation, but Europe’s market has been rebuilt with robust regulations. Is it time to reconsider this vital tool?
Beyond the Shadows: Why It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘Shadow Banking’
The term ‘shadow banking’ is a dangerous misnomer. Discover the reality of market-based finance and its crucial role in the modern global economy.
Beyond the Fear Factor: Why the UK Needs a New Approach to Retail Investing
Scary stock market warnings may be hurting the UK economy. The Lord Mayor suggests a bold new approach inspired by Sweden’s investor-friendly model.
The UK’s New Tax Frontier: Why High-Earners in Partnerships are in the Government’s Crosshairs
UK’s crackdown on wealthy tax partnerships explained. Discover the impact on finance, professionals, and the economy.
Beyond the Bureaucracy: How Scrapping Red Tape Could Redefine the UK’s Economic Future
Chancellor’s plan to cut red tape could be a game-changer for the UK economy. We dissect the impact on finance, investing, and the future of business.
Titans, Trends, and Troubles: AI Warnings, Luxury Resets, and Banking’s Billion-Dollar Ghost
A deep dive into Wall Street’s AI warnings for Europe, Kering’s high-stakes bet on Gucci, and BNP Paribas’s ongoing legal troubles.
Beyond the Élysée: Sarkozy’s Conviction and the Real Bottom Line for Global Investors
A former president’s conviction is more than a political drama; it’s a key signal of institutional strength for investors in the French and EU economy.
HSBC’s New UK Chief: Why David Lindberg’s Appointment Signals a Seismic Shift in British Banking
HSBC’s appointment of NatWest’s David Lindberg as UK CEO is a strategic move to accelerate its digital transformation and combat fintech challengers.