16 July 2025

Crypto and Banking: The New Race for Survival in the US and Beyond

Cryptocurrency companies are accelerating their push into the traditional US banking sector, a move that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Once defined by their rebellious ethos and slogans like “be your own bank,” crypto businesses now want official bank charters, trust licenses, and direct ties to the Federal Reserve.

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09 July 2025

The Next Black Swan? Five Future Shockwaves Investors Shouldn’t Ignore

Financial history is littered with moments that seemed unimaginable - until they happened. From the 2008 Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, so-called Black Swan events have repeatedly reshaped markets, portfolios, and economic thinking. Defined by their extreme rarity, massive impact, and retrospective “predictability”, Black Swans remind investors that risks often lurk beyond our models and forecasts.

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02 July 2025

Mindsets and Markets: Why Continents See Investment Risk Differently

Imagine three drivers approaching a winding mountain road. One inches along, foot hovering over the brakes, another zips forward, testing the limits of every curve, and a third pulls over, checks the map, and calls ahead to ask about weather conditions. That’s Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific when it comes to investing - but not in that order!

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25 June 2025

War Fatigue on Wall Street: Why Markets Shrug Off Middle East Turmoil

In decades past, the spectre of Middle East conflict sent shockwaves through global markets. Oil would spike, equities would plunge, and investors would rush to safe havens like gold and Treasuries. But today, as geopolitical flashpoints flare across the region and fears of deeper US military involvement loom, the reaction from global markets has been surprisingly muted.

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18 June 2025

 Is Islamic FinTech in Southeast Asia Ripe for Investment?

As Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem digitalises, a quietly powerful trend is gaining momentum: Islamic FinTech. Combining Sharia-compliant financial principles with cutting-edge mobile technologies, this sector is rapidly scaling in two regional powerhouses - Indonesia and Malaysia. For professional investors, it offers a rare intersection of untapped demographics, ESG alignment, and government-backed innovation.

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11 June 2025

Why Technology Investment in APAC Isn’t Slowing Down, It’s Just Warming Up

As global investors seek new growth frontiers, one region continues to command attention: the Asia-Pacific (APAC). APAC has become a critical pillar of the worldwide tech ecosystem, from semiconductors to digital infrastructure. However, this isn't just about catching up to Silicon Valley. It's about leapfrogging into the next decade of innovation.

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