Regulators around the world are grappling with a rapidly evolving technology with major economic and geopolitical repercussions

After years of unprecedented growth in private equity with the sector playing a crucial role in funding business, a rise in interest rates along with regulatory concern would indicate that it is not all plain sailing.

With relentless disruption to the atmosphere and surrounding ecosystems, the climate crisis has never been so concerning. As 1.2 trillion tons of ice slip away each year and temperatures continue to rise to alarming levels, we are past the point of no return and immediate action to mitigate climate change seems to be the only viable option left

Global public debt has tripled since the mid-1970s and with many economies now in debt distress, there is a growing urgency not just to reduce it, but also for a sea change in our approach to its management

Recent updates made by the Basel Committee to its bank-capital rules has sparked vigorous debate leading many to question what these should look like and whether it is even possible for capital rules to adhere to a common global standard

For all the ramped-up rhetoric on addressing the climate crisis, very little has turned into concrete action. Governments must move away from posturing and turn political will towards averting the worst humanitarian crises

The upcoming US election could have a significant impact for NATO, its outcome potentially shaking up the allegiances of EU member states and threatening Europe’s near-term security

The imposition of trading tariffs, most notably between the US and China and those sanctions made against Russia, have radically shifted the global trading pattern, but for those who prioritise geopolitical strategy and put up barriers to trade, it could end up costing them dearly