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Feb 52 min read

Charting a New Course: BlackRock's GIP Deal and the Changing Landscape of Private Capital"

BlackRock, the global asset management giant, recently unveiled its strategic move to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for...

Feb 53 min read

Big Tech Layoffs Increase Amid Surging Earnings

On Friday the 2nd of February, Big Tech experienced strong results, especially from the Big 7. Interestingly, Facebook reported that...

Feb 52 min read

Houlihan Lokey Expands Global Footprint with Triago Acquisition

In a strategic move that is set to reshape the landscape of financial advisory and fund placement services, Houlihan Lokey has announced...

Feb 54 min read

Magnificent or Overrated: How Have the MAG7 Performed?

2023 was certainly an incredible year for the Magnificent 7 (MAG 7) stocks of Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, and...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

The issue of ‘digital divide’ in today’s economy

The ever-increasing digitalization of the global economy has been pressuring the world of finance Into taking part in such transformative...

Dec 18, 20232 min read

Regulating the future: What is the EU’s new AI Act?

On the 6th of December, the EU council agreed upon the staunchest AI regulation seen to date, particularly in comparison to those...

Dec 18, 20232 min read

From Challenges to Opportunities: KPMG's Transformative Path in a Merger Plan

KPMG UK is eyeing a strategic merger with KMPG Switzerland; replicating Deloitte's decision in 2006 to merge with its Swiss counterpart,...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Navigating Advancements in AI: A Post-Labour Economy?

The recent advancements in AI have already caused disturbances in certain fields of work, such as graphic design and illustration,...

Dec 18, 20232 min read

UK’s Manufacturing Renaissance: Pioneering the future with EVs and advanced manufacturing

Over the past few decades, the UK’s manufacturing sector has witnessed a noticeable downturn, with a gradual decline in production and...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Upside Potential of Small Cap Equities

In the equity market, we can generally divide the stocks into three different categories by their market capital(cap): large-cap, mid-cap...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Rwanda Plan: Sunak’s Last Stand or Final Blow to Human Rights?

Last Tuesday, 313 MPs voted in favour of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, advancing it to the next legislative stage. This act is crucial to...

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Microsoft Collaboration with OpenAI Faces Scrutiny from UK Watchdog

In a move that underscores the growing scrutiny over technology partnerships, the United Kingdom's regulatory watchdog is closely...

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Unlocking Corporate Value: The Financial Impact of ESG Integration in Firms

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has caused a profound transformation within the financial industry. Until recent times,...

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Moody’s Downgrades China’s Credit Outlook

Moody’s has downgraded China’s credit outlook from stable to outlook as of the 5th of December. This negative outlook comes as a sign...

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Brazil’s Carbon Market Helping Reforestation Finsights

Brazil is at the forefront of a significant environmental shift, with its newly regulated carbon market positioned to become one of the...

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Revolutionising Sustainable Finance: A New Approach for Transparency in Second Party Opinions

In a recent update, S&P Global Ratings has revamped its analytical approach for Second Party Opinions (SPOs) on the use of proceeds,...

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Balancing Act: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

On Wednesday the 22nd of November Chancellor Jeremy Hunt released his Autumn Statement where he announced a series of significant cuts in...

Dec 4, 20233 min read

The Rise of the Creator Economy: A Phase or The Future?

The burgeoning landscape of creator-led enterprises has become increasingly prominent in recent years, spanning retail enterprises such...

Dec 4, 20233 min read

Media Landscape Shakeup: Who Will Secure The Telegraph and The Spectator?

The official beginning of the auctioning process for the Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator Started on the 20th of October. The sale...

Dec 4, 20233 min read

Return of the Jedi (or Sith): What happened in OpenAI’s failed Coup d'état?

November 17th to November 21st will be permanently etched into OpenAI’s history after the failed defenestration of the king of generative...