Risk Management
Cracks in Confidence: How a Nuclear Scandal Shakes Japan’s Economy and Investor Trust
A Japanese power company’s data manipulation scandal threatens to derail the nation’s nuclear restart program, shaking investor confidence and the economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Major Economic Decisions Can Never Escape Politics
Major economic decisions can’t be separated from politics. This post explores why ‘rational’ investing must account for political realities and social values.
From Driving Tests to Trading Floors: What a Surge in Fraud Reveals About Our Economy and the Future of Fintech
A surge in driving test fraud is more than a crime statistic; it’s a key indicator of economic stress and a case study for the future of fintech identity solutions.
The AI Tightrope: Why UK Lawmakers are Sounding the Alarm on Financial System Risks
UK MPs warn regulators are unprepared for AI’s financial risks. This post explores the dangers, rewards, and what’s next for the global economy.
When Luxury Fails: What Saks’ Bankruptcy Reveals About Amazon and the Tech World’s Hidden Risks
Amazon’s $3.2M claim in Saks’ bankruptcy reveals the hidden risks of the cloud economy, offering crucial lessons for startups, developers, and tech leaders.
Signal vs. Noise: What a Paracetamol Study Teaches Investors About Market Volatility
A landmark medical study offers a profound lesson for investors on risk assessment, data analysis, and the high cost of market misinformation.
Beyond the Ticker: What Stock Market Investors Can Learn from Art Connoisseurs
Discover how the principles of art connoisseurship can revolutionize your approach to finance, investing, and due diligence in the modern economy.
The Spy in the Boardroom: Cold War Lessons on Trust, Treachery, and Modern Financial Risk
A Cold War spy scandal offers timeless lessons on insider threats, reputational risk, and corporate governance for today’s financial world.
The True Cost of Corporate Collapse: A Lesson in Finance, Risk, and Responsibility
A homeowner’s nightmare reveals profound lessons in finance, investing, and corporate responsibility after a company’s collapse.
Boeing’s Déjà Vu: A 15-Year-Old Flaw Resurfaces, Shaking Investor Confidence and the Global Economy
A 15-year-old known flaw on a Boeing jet raises critical questions about corporate governance, investor risk, and the profound economic cost of negligence.
The Unseen Risk: Why a Minneapolis Shooting Is a Data Point for Your Investment Portfolio
A local Minneapolis shooting is more than a headline; it’s a key data point on socio-economic risk that has tangible impacts on finance and investing.
Sleep Arbitrage: The Untapped Alpha in a 24/7 Financial World
In the 24/7 financial world, sleep isn’t a liability but a critical asset. Discover how sleep impacts trading, the economy, and your cognitive capital.