risk management
The Brussels Sprout Effect: Why Seemingly Small News Can Trigger a Stock Market Stampede
A short letter to the FT about sprouts serves as a perfect metaphor for how minor, unpalatable news can trigger oversized, irrational stampedes in finance.
The Unbreakable Asset: What a Gaza Bookshop Teaches Investors About Real Value in a Crisis
A Gaza bookseller’s story of resilience offers profound lessons for investors on intangible assets, crisis management, and the true meaning of long-term value.
The Market is a Board Game: Unpacking the Unseen Rules of Finance Through Joanna Kavenna’s “Seven”
A mind-bending novel offers a surprising lens on finance, revealing the stock market as a game and the economy as a story we collectively tell.
Solving the Market: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Modern Investing
Discover how the logic of solving a cryptic crossword can provide a powerful framework for navigating the complexities of modern finance, investing, and the economy.
The Great Reshuffle: AI Is Coming for 200,000 European Banking Jobs. Are You Ready?
AI is set to impact 200,000 EU banking jobs by 2030. Discover which roles are at risk, the tech driving this change, and the future of finance.
Beyond the Delay: The Financial Shockwave of the Channel Tunnel Shutdown
A power outage in the Channel Tunnel reveals deep vulnerabilities in our economy, impacting finance, investing, and supply chains far beyond a simple travel delay.
The Investor’s Crossword: Decoding the Puzzles of the Global Economy
The global economy is a complex puzzle. This guide helps investors and leaders decode market clues from finance, fintech, and economics to make smarter decisions.
The Investor’s Blueprint: What an Artist’s 18th-Century Home Teaches Us About 21st-Century Finance
Discover how an artist’s home restoration offers profound lessons for modern finance, blending historical value with fintech innovation for a resilient portfolio.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What a Devon Animal Shelter’s Struggles Reveal About the Global Economy
A UK animal shelter’s adoption decline is a microcosm of the global economy, offering key lessons on distressed assets, risk management, and market sentiment.
Solving the Financial Puzzle: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the discipline of solving the FT Crossword offers a powerful metaphor for navigating modern finance, investing, and the global economy.
The ‘Run Away’ Economy: Decoding Competing Plotlines in Your Investment Portfolio
Like a Harlan Coben thriller, today’s economy is full of twists. Learn to navigate the competing plotlines and secure your financial future.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What a Cancelled Grouse Hunt in 1973 Teaches Us About Today’s Economy
A 1973 oil crisis cancelled a traditional grouse hunt, offering a timeless lesson on economic shocks, risk, and second-order effects for modern investors.