risk management
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?
The Nuclear Shadow: How Cold War Deterrence Still Underpins the Global Economy
Cold War nuclear deterrence has been an unspoken pillar of global economic stability. A new era of brinkmanship forces investors to confront this reality.
The Investor’s Paradox: Are We Riding a Bubble or Just Trusting the Cavalry?
Market bubble talk is everywhere, yet many investors remain optimistic, banking on central bank intervention. Is this confidence justified or a dangerous habit?
The Investor’s Paradox: What a “Thrifty Gene” Reveals About Surviving a Bull Market
A biological paradox about a ‘thrifty gene’ offers a powerful lesson for investors on rethinking risk, corporate strategy, and economic health.
The Unseen ROI: Why Civil Disagreement on Campus is a Bull Market for the Economy
Discover why fostering civil disagreement in universities is a crucial, long-term investment for a dynamic economy, stable financial markets, and fintech innovation.
Beyond the Pitch: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Decision as a Masterclass in Geopolitical Risk and Financial Prudence
A football club’s decision to prioritize fan safety over revenue offers a powerful lesson in geopolitical risk management for investors and business leaders.
Beyond the Pitch: What a Football Match Teaches Investors About Geopolitical Risk
A football club’s decision to bar its own fans from a match offers a masterclass in geopolitical risk management for investors and business leaders.
The Peanut Principle: A Medical Breakthrough’s Hidden Lesson for a Resilient Economy and Smarter Investing
A medical breakthrough in allergy prevention holds a powerful lesson for finance, investing, and building a more resilient global economy.
The “Dodgy Gas Fitter” Fallacy: Why Systemic Risk is the Biggest Threat You’re Not Tracking
The “dodgy gas fitter” is a flawed analogy for corporate woes. The real threat is systemic risk in complex “systems of systems,” a governance failure.
Navigating the New Economy: What a British Isles Cruise Teaches Investors About Market Tides
A cruise around the British Isles offers a powerful metaphor for navigating the modern economy, with lessons on investing, fintech, and risk management.
The Ultimate Risk Analyst: What Investors Can Learn from War Photographer Lynsey Addario
A war photographer’s work offers profound lessons on risk, ESG, and the value of “ground truth” for investors and business leaders in a complex global economy.
The Investor’s Palette: Deconstructing the Formula for Financial Success
What can finance learn from art? Unpacking the roles of talent, luck, and hard work in achieving market success and building lasting value.