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This category is Finance & Economy, exploring global financial trends, economic policies, and investment strategies. It features expert insights on corporate finance, market dynamics, and key economic factors shaping business and industry growth worldwide.

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Retail’s Surge Into Options and Futures: A Structural Shift in Market Participation

By Timur Tillyaev It’s never been easier to become an investor. New, easy-to-use platforms are lowering the barriers to entry, enabling retail investors to engage...
Industrial Real Estate

Industrial Real Estate is a Must-Have in a Volatile Investment Landscape

By Timur Tillyaev Today’s investment environment is defined by rapid change. Exciting tech developments and financial innovations are happening at a rate faster than ever...
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Currency Volatility as a Strategic Variable: Why European Firms Must Rethink Exchange Rate Intelligence

In the post-pandemic macroeconomic order, exchange rate volatility has re-emerged not merely as a financial fluctuation, but as a structural determinant of competitiveness. For...
Tax planning strategy for 2026

Six Tax-Efficient Strategies to Review this Year

By Gary Ashworth Tax planning is an integral factor for entrepreneurs looking to build wealth. Here, Gary Ashworth, author of Double Up Money Mastery, outlines...
Why Access to Senior Financial Leadership

Why Access to Senior Financial Leadership Matters More Than Ever in 2026

In 2026, business leaders are navigating one of the most complex economic environments in recent history. Rising interest rates, tighter capital markets, evolving compliance...
Fintech, financial technology and cityscape

USD/JPY: What Could Drive the Next Move

The USD/JPY continues to hover around its recent highs, with the yen facing strong downward pressure despite recent statements from Japanese authorities. On January 23,...
Cryptocurrency

Could Stablecoins Reshape the Digital Future of Central Banking?

By Dražen Kapusta and Terence Tse Once seen as the immature younger sibling of Bitcoin, stablecoins are fast achieving de facto acceptance in a range...
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Why Profitability Forecasting Needs Both Accounting and AI

By Oliver Binz Recent research suggests that profitability forecasts often fail to outperform simple benchmarks. New evidence shows that this shortcoming stems not from accounting...

Empowering Gen Z Women to Build Financial Confidence with Simran Kaur

Gen Z in Business: Bold Stories from the Next Generation of Leaders is a new feature series spotlighting the ideas, ambition, and impact of...
AI and the New Financial Consumer

Understanding and Influencing Today’s Financial Consumer: How AI Is Rewriting Insight, Visibility and Trust

By Hakan Yurdakal Financial institutions face a fast-changing, emotionally complex consumer landscape. Hakan Yurdakal explains how AI transforms insight, visibility, and trust by uncovering behavioural...
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What European Fintech Can Teach the Global Payments Industry About Speed

Across Europe, speed has become the defining metric of modern payments. What once felt like a premium feature is now an expectation baked into...
US housing market

Why the U.S. Housing Market is Becoming a Priority for International Investors

By Donald Klip Investing in U.S. real estate remains compelling for international buyers, even as information gaps persist across markets. This editorial examines why global...
How Fintechs Can Build a Strong B2C Foundation

How Fintechs Can Build a Strong B2C Foundation

By Eugenia Mykuliak Before shifting from B2B to retail, fintechs must ask themselves the big question: are they truly ready? Retail markets have their advantages...
Beyond Bitcoin

Beyond Bitcoin: How Stablecoins Are Solving Corporate Treasuries’ Biggest Pain Points

By Terence Tse and Dražen Kapusta Are stablecoins the solution to companies' nervousness about adopting cryptocurrency into their everyday operations? As Terence Tse and Dražen...
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How Denmark Built a $50 Billion Innovation Economy: 8 Lessons for Global Business Leaders

By Kateryna Doroshevska Denmark's systematic approach to innovation has created one of Europe's most robust startup ecosystems. Here's what business leaders worldwide can learn from...
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Stablecoins Gain Ground in Remote-Work Payouts

By Vitalii Mikhailov Stablecoins are carving out a larger role in global payrolls, with fresh H1 2025 data showing corporate deposits rising nearly sevenfold year-on-year...
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When the Lights Go Out: America’s Retreat from Global Humanitarian Aid

By Patrick Reichert and Vanina Farber This piece explores the ripple effects of America’s retreat from humanitarian aid and what it means for fragile states,...
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How UK SMEs Can Unlock £2.7 Billion in National Insurance Savings

By Cheryl Brennan UK SMEs are missing out on £2.7 billion in potential National Insurance savings by overlooking salary exchange schemes, new Howden research reveals....
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Why Investors and Traders Should Benefit from Crypto Market Momentum

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review  Crypto is a highly volatile market. Significant price swings, which would be considered major...
Looking Towards 2026

Looking Towards 2026 – Where Do We Go from Here?

By Jerry Haar and Altuğ Ülkümen The business environment in 2026 will be heavily impacted by economic fragility, geopolitical instability, and social volatility. Growing protectionism, elevated...
crypto

What Happens When Crypto Meets Poker: The New Era of Online Gaming in the...

Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe asset class confined to speculative tech forums or niche trading communities. As of mid-2025, the global crypto market...
Dmytro Konoval

Dmytro Konoval Pushes Africa’s Economic Rise Through Fintech and Gold-Backed Industrial Innovation 

In the midst of a rapidly evolving global economy, Dmytro Konoval is reshaping Africa’s role in  the world through a bold fusion of fintech,...
Quant Strats Europe

Quantitative Finance Leaders to Share Insights from Dynamic Year and Explore Opportunities Shaping Industry’s...

Event will offer an unrivalled opportunity to unlock insight into drivers shaping today’s quant finance industry amid global trading boom   London, July 3, 2025 –...
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Enhancing the Role of Strategic Sourcing for Supply Chains amid Tariffs Trade War

By Guilherme F. Frederico The beginning of 2025 has brought uncertainty to global supply chains due to the new US administration’s tariffs on global trade....
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When are Interest Rates Going to Come Down in the UK?

Interest rates in the UK are always a hot topic for homeowners, borrowers, and businesses. Higher interest rates mean bigger mortgage payments, costlier loans,...
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Why Banks that Ignore Financial Inclusion are Losing Millions

By Alessandro Hatami Banks that ignore financial inclusion miss more than a moral mission—they leave billions on the table. In this piece, Alessandro Hatami invites...
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The Executive’s Guide to Retirement: Making Peace and Building Your Next Chapter

By Michael Watkins and Chris Donkin Having led others for so long, executives close to retirement often struggle with the prospect of leaving and slowly...
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Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on UK Mortgage Rates

US President Donald Trump has introduced a 10% blanket tariff on all US imports and a savage 145% tariff on Chinese goods, one of...
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China Goes Big in 2025: Can a Fiscal Surge Spark a Global Ripple?

China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an announced that a more proactive fiscal policy will be implemented in 2025, with "sustainable strength and efficiency." The main...
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How to Quickly Spot Errors in Your Company’s Finances

No matter the size of your business, financial errors can cost you time, money, and credibility. From duplicate payments and missing invoices to data...
Robert Szustkowski on Disinformation and Its Impact on Democracy

EU Needs Stronger Investment in Journalism and Fact-Checking to Counter Disinformation

Europe is grappling with an escalating disinformation crisis that threatens the very foundations of democracy. This issue has gained global attention, with leaders at...
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Tariffs, Taxes, and Tensions: The Economic Challenges Facing Hong Kong

Over the past four years, Hong Kong has entered with a budget deficit exceeding US$20 billion. The city's finance chief, Paul Chan, attributed this...
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Can Sovereign Wealth Funds be the Answer to US Economic Strength? 

By Deanne Butchey and Jerry Haar In February of this year, President Trump called for the creation of a national Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) with...
U.S. Tariffs on Inflation and Global Trade

Analyzing the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Inflation and Global Trade

In recent years, the United States has implemented various tariffs on imported goods, significantly impacting global trade and domestic inflation. These tariffs, imposed as...
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The EU Must Look to Eastern Europe to Power Economic Growth

As the US raises tariffs to defend local industry and deregulate key sectors, and China beats predictions to meet its 5% growth target for...
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TARIFFS GUERRILLA: An Attempt to Tackle US Inflation Amid Growing World Trade Tensions

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review  US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and...
Capital Funding

How to Secure Venture Capital Funding: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups 

By Kyrillos Akritidis  Venture capital (VC) funding is often the lifeline for startups seeking to grow rapidly and achieve their ambitious goals. However, with global...
FTX

Poster Child of Securities Fraud — The Sam Bankman-Fried Litigation and Its Aftermath Part...

By Rosario (Roy) Girasa and Emilio Collar, Jr. The United States (US) federal indictment and subsequent trial and conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried will not be...
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Inflation, Fed Policies, and Trump’s Economic Vision

As President Donald Trump begins his new term, it’s critical to evaluate the current state of the U.S. stock markets. Trump’s political agenda, outlined...
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Private Banking: AI-Enhanced Advice, New Asset Classes, Wealth Super Apps: Six Wealth Management Trends for...

By Alessandro Hatami Private banking is on an upswing, buoyed by growth in emerging markets such as Asia - the most important global growth engine...
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The Fed Day That Shook Wall Street

On the evening of December 18th, the stock market experienced a sharp downturn at the end of the trading session following the Federal Reserve’s...
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The Ten Factors CEOs Should Be Thinking About In Our New “Patchwork Quilt”

By Matthew Oresman, London Managing Partner, Pillsbury Global Economic System Over the last year, much of the world has gone to the polls: The US, EU,...

Holiday Season Burnout: How Can Family Businesses Manage Workload and Rest

By Alfredo De Massis and Emanuela Rondi The holiday season is a particularly demanding time for many businesses, especially for family-owned enterprises. The combination of...
Foreign Markets

Bet on Expansion! How can Companies Expand into Foreign Markets?

By Viktor Andrukhiv, Co-founder of Fibermix and Savex Minerals Expanding into international markets helps companies build a stable order book that is not dependent on...
Pros & Cons

Prop Firms Trading – Pros & Cons Revealed

What if you could trade using someone else’s money and keep the profit? That’s prop firm trading. Beginner traders often feel tempted by the idea...
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Innovation Driving Qatar’s Future

Qatar is rapidly transforming into a global hub for innovation and technology. Guided by its ambitious Vision 2030 plan, the nation is investing heavily...
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The Future of Business in the Middle East

The Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation in its business landscape, propelled by technological advancements, innovation, and shifting consumer demands. From renewable energy...
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Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia: Green Technologies Projects and Other Partnerships with EU

As part of global efforts to combat climate change, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is advancing its green agenda, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions...
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Roadblocks to Success: What Early Stage Fintech Startups Often Miss  

By Kyrillos Akritidis The early stages of new ventures might be the most challenging times. Every quarter of a year, around 300,000 companies are launched...

The Under-Examined Underbelly of Global Commerce: Tax Evasion

By Deanne Butchey and Jerry Haar The globalization of trade and finance has significantly impacted the tax environment and tax policies worldwide. Ultimately, it has...

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