Systemic Risk
The Hidden Tax on the Economy: Why England’s Court Backlog is a Systemic Risk to Your Investments
England’s court backlog is more than a legal issue; it’s a systemic risk to the economy, threatening investments, finance, and overall market stability.
The Uncalculated Cost: Why a Personal Tragedy Demands a New Economic Model for Safety
A personal tragedy highlights a systemic economic failure. This is the investment case for monetizing road safety through fintech, ESG, and technology.
Under the Microscope: Why Regulators Are Cracking Down on Banking, Private Credit, and Global Trading
A new era of accountability is dawning on global finance as regulators probe Italian banks, stress test private credit, and scrutinize trading giants.
Grounded by a Glitch: The Airbus Incident and the Hidden Financial Risks in Our Hyper-Connected Economy
A software glitch affecting 6,000 Airbus planes reveals deep financial risks in our hyper-connected economy, offering lessons for investors and leaders.
Beyond the Flames: What a Hong Kong Tragedy Teaches Investors About ‘Black Swan’ Risks
A tragic fire in Hong Kong serves as a stark metaphor for the unpredictable ‘Black Swan’ events that can devastate financial markets and the global economy.
Financial Firestorms: Building a Resilient Portfolio in an Age of Unforeseen Crises
A tragic fire serves as a metaphor for financial crises. This post explores how fintech, blockchain, and smart investing can build a resilient portfolio.
The Human Touch: Why Voice Trading is Making a Surprise Comeback in the $30 Trillion Treasury Market
In an age of algorithms, old-school voice trading is making a surprising comeback in the $30T Treasury market, driven by complex hedge fund strategies.
The £500k Stranded Asset: Why the Economy Can’t Afford to Have Unemployed Doctors
A bottleneck in medical training is creating a costly economic paradox: a doctor shortage alongside unemployed medics. This is a market failure we can’t afford.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
The Swiss Gambit: Why “Too Big to Fail” Just Met Its Match in the Alps
Switzerland’s rejection of “too big to fail” rules for its megabank UBS is a high-stakes gamble. Is it a brave stand or a reckless financial error?
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 Grid: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT crossword and mastering modern investment strategy, from market analysis to managing cognitive bias.