Seeking a New Type of Alpha
ESG, like blockchain, is a term currently saturating financial press. What originated as a niche investing interest has transitioned into mainstream practice.
Pages with P.J: Phishing for Phools
In the second installment of Pages with P.J., I take a look at Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception. Phishing for Phools outlines the theories formulate
Pages with PJ: The Only Game in Town
In Pages with PJ, I will be taking a close look at books that affect the financial industry. This week, I read Mohamed A. El-Erian’s The Only Game in Town: Central Banks, Instabi
The Future of FinTech: Where’s the Next Hub?
The emergence of financial technology, or “fintech” as it has become universally known, has been rapid and widespread. From high-speed trading to cloud infrastructure, it has b
With LinkedIn, Microsoft Can Create a Strategic Blockchain Advantage
Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn comes as no huge surprise, as analysts – including Neil Doshi of Mizuho Securities (cl) – generally saw Microsoft or Salesforce as the two
Are you maximizing your earnings announcements?
As we head towards the end of this quarterly earnings cycle, it is a good time to reflect on Investor Relations (IR) and financial media best practices to leverage for the next qua
Regulation Hits the Big Screen
Regulation is always one of the top stories across the global financial sector. Market structure is constantly evolving and, as such, must be cautiously monitored by regulators aro
Make your brand stand out from the crowd. (Even in the blockchain.)
Whether you are a well-established business or an up-and-coming startup, one of your most valuable assets is your brand. Hopefully that is not news to you. (If it is, contact me im
Blockchain plus smart contracts equals boon for regulators
Of the many benefits to capital markets promised by smart contracts and blockchain technology, none are more important than those to be gained by regulators. Indeed, regulation was
What Sets Financial PR Apart from Consumer Lifestyle PR?
Many people’s notion of the responsibilities of a public relations specialist is heavily skewed by Samantha Jones’ portrayal of a PR maven on Sex and the City and Shauna Robert