Cyber-barriers are hardening as geopolitical tensions rise around the world. And reversing the accelerating fragmentation of the internet will require a serious global effort and policy coordination. This was the […]
The latest New Money Review podcast focuses on Trump, tariffs, deglobalisation and the currency markets. My guest, Mark Astley, is a former colleague, a currency and fixed income specialist who […]
In the last decade, the way we make our payments has become more seamless, faster and cheaper. We’ve switched from signatures on paper cheques to a few swipes and a […]
When, why and how do countries go bust? That’s the topic of the latest New Money Review podcast, where I’m joined by Greg Makoff, a former physicist, banker, government advisor […]
Supporters of the $10trn private equity industry say it fuels economic growth and delivers leaner, better-performing companies. One leading critic of the sector is Ludovic Phalippou, professor of financial economics […]
Want to know what happens when fraud is a core component of your business model? Want to know how a business idea described as an “economic fairytale” could be valued […]
In the latest New Money Review podcast, I interview Richard Comotto, a specialist in repo, the multi-trillion dollar marketplace used by large financial institutions to borrow and lend short-term money. […]
The Stoic philosophers said we should manage our emotions when it comes to money and wealth. But is this a realistic goal? How can we resist the siren call of […]
Almost half of the crime now committed in the UK is now fraud, most of it taking place online. But only 1% of police resources are devoted to catching the […]
Cybercrime is often more than just a demonstration of hacking skills. The attacker could be motivated by money, but equally by nationalism, a search for notoriety or revenge. The victim […]