Treasury market reforms must go further
The success of any market depends on confidence and trust, but nowhere more so than in the trading of US Treasuries. It’s the world’s biggest asset class – with over $15 tril
Role of fintech in the capital markets
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What matters… in black and white
Tweeting about serious issues like racism is easy. Creating content that positions a brand as ethical is also a (socially distanced) walk in the park. But making a real difference
Marketing is a simple game… if you spot the next Michael Jordan
In 1996, I interviewed Michael Jordan in the changing room at the San Antonio Alamodome as he prepared for the All-Star game. It did not feel like an interview with a normal human
Data lakes or fountains of knowledge?
Given the noise around IT transformation and innovation, the only surprise is that so few financial institutions seem to be embracing change with any obvious strategic commitment.
Don’t let marketing budgets catch a cold!
It’s quiet on the local high street. Too damned quiet. The cash tills of the world’s greatest shopping streets – Oxford Street in London, Fifth Avenue in New York and
How to Stay Creative at Home
Learn how to stay creative at home with these key tips: At first, staying home seemed like a novelty. The lack of commuting felt refreshing until you realized everyone was home, ev
What does the coronavirus mean for Corona beer?
It’s never tasted quite so good. In fact, it’s never tasted good at all except when it has a slice of zingy lime squeezed into the top of the bottle. A Corona beer, tha
Communication today matters more than ever
The natural temptation for many firms in a time of market crisis will be to batten down the hatches and wait for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to fade. The problem with this
Top Tips for Winning Awards that Matter
While PR firms like collecting awards on behalf of their clients, the industry has become saturated. To use an expression suited for the time of year, the golden goose of media com