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Recent events highlight just how thin the line has become between politics, war, and financial markets. A single statement, social media post, or ultimatum can move billions of dollars and shift global sentiment within hours. Once again, Donald Trump finds himself at the centre of it all. Markets Driven by Politics Not long ago, markets were surging on a wave of optimism. Reports of potential talks with Iran and hints of a possible “breakthrough” triggered a sharp reversal. O

In a world where 1.4 billion adults still lack access to basic financial services - primarily in developing regions - artificial intelligence is emerging not as a mere novelty, but as a crucial catalyst for change. The World Bank's latest Global Findex report highlights that this exclusion perpetuates economic vulnerability, where a single setback can escalate into a crisis. However, AI, integrated into the framework of digital finance, is breaking down these barriers with un

The venture capital (VC) landscape in 2026 has moved past the "venture winter" of the early 2020s into a period best described as The Great Selection.  While capital is flowing again—with global VC deployment projected to hit $600 billion this year—the "growth-at-all-costs" era is extinct. Today’s market is defined by a flight to quality, where investors prioritize profitability and "agentic" utility over speculative scale. 1. The 2026 Fundraising Climate: Key Shifts The fund

After more than twenty years working around the City and Wall Street, I’ve seen my share of “financial revolutions”. Most of them amount to little more than new branding wrapped around the same old infrastructure. Revolut securing its full UK banking licence after a four-year wait is different. This isn’t just another fintech headline; it marks the moment when one of the industry’s most prominent disruptors finally crosses the line from merely a challenger to an institution .