Financial Regulation
The Stablecoin Paradox: Is FinTech’s Holy Grail a Dangerous Illusion?
Stablecoins promise digital currency stability, but their reliance on traditional finance creates a dangerous, self-referential loop of systemic risk.
Beyond the Hype: 3 Critical Truths Shaping the Future of Finance
Bill Gates’ AI vision for finance is compelling, but a deeper analysis reveals three truths about innovation, intermediaries, and social trust that will truly shape the future.
Beyond the Headlines: The Epstein Files and the New Era of Financial Accountability
The release of Epstein’s files is a seismic event for finance, forcing a reckoning with risk, governance, and the new economics of accountability.
Your Savings Just Got a Major Upgrade: Unpacking the UK’s New £120,000 Bank Guarantee
The UK is raising its bank deposit guarantee from £85,000 to £120,000. Discover what this means for your savings, the banks, and the wider economy.
The Epstein Files Gamble: Decoding the Economic Shockwaves of a Political Maneuver
A political gamble to release the DOJ’s Epstein files is more than a headline; it’s a source of market volatility and a lesson in financial risk.
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.