Financial Regulation
The £1 Billion Failure: How a Vanished Watchdog Left UK Cities on the Brink of Collapse
Birmingham’s financial collapse wasn’t an accident. It was the predictable result of dismantling the UK’s public finance watchdog, the Audit Commission.
High Stakes at the High Court: The Trillion-Dollar Question of Presidential Tariff Power
A landmark Supreme Court case on Trump’s tariffs will decide the fate of billions in trade and redefine the scope of presidential power in the global economy.
EU’s Financial Watchdog Gets More Teeth: What Expanded Powers for Esma Mean for Stocks, Crypto, and Your Investments
The EU is set to grant its top markets regulator, Esma, significant new powers over stock and crypto exchanges, reshaping European financial oversight.
From Ivory Tower to Global Economy: The Hidden Influence of Academic Research on Your Finances
Discover how academic research from top business schools directly influences economic policy, financial regulations, and your investment portfolio.
The Wall Street Plot to Overthrow a President: A Forgotten Lesson in Finance, Power, and Political Risk
A forgotten 1930s plot by Wall Street financiers to overthrow FDR offers timeless lessons on political risk, finance, and the power of the economy.
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.