Is AI the missing link in modern investing? Active investing is evolving. As AI-powered tools gain traction and institutional flows become more visible, portfolio managers are rethinking how they build and adjust positions. At the same time, tighter research budgets and shifting regulations have made it harder to maintain a traditional fundamental approach. This
European anti-money-laundering reform An in-depth conversation with Stephen Rae Europe has just centralized its fight against financial crime with the launch of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), giving Brussels direct oversight of major banks and crypto-asset providers. At the same time, the U.S. is easing some reporting requirements even as crypto-based laundering grows, raising
The Trade Life Cycle: 5 Key Stages For many, a trade simply refers to the moment that two counterparties engage in a transaction, such as the exchange of cash for a bond in a securities trade or the exchange of two currencies in an FX trade. In reality, for a trade to take place,
What are DORA’s five pillars? Digital Operational Resilience Act The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to strengthen ICT risk management in the EU financial sector to help ensure that financial entities can continue operating if they face severe operational disruptions or cyberattacks. DORA focuses on five key areas: ICT risk management
Decarbonization: What role do banks play? Banks play a central role in the global economy, channeling trillions of dollars in capital to businesses and industries. Historically, this has included substantial financing for carbon-intensive sectors like energy, mining, and heavy industry, which are key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions. Today, banks face the dual
Different types of AI: Super, narrow, & general Many people assume that AI refers to a machine intelligent enough to perform any intellectual task as well as, or better than, a human. In reality, we are not yet at this point. The concept and evolution of AI can actually be viewed as encompassing
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Clean vs. renewable energy: What’s the difference? While there is significant overlap between “clean” and “renewable” energy, they are not exactly the same. Clean energy does not release any greenhouse gases or pollutants into the atmosphere. Renewable energy, meanwhile, is defined as energy that comes from resources that are constantly replenished and never
Three-statement modelling explained in three minutes This content is taken directly from Intuition Know-How, the world's premier digital learning solution for finance professionals. The three-statement model is a cornerstone of investment banking and forms the basis for much of the research carried out by analysts right across the financial sector.
Recessions: Causes and government interventions In most countries, most of the time, the economy expands, propelled by population growth and productivity improvements. However, from time to time, the economy enters recession. Recessions have many negative consequences for households, businesses, and markets. There is no single definition of a recession. A recession is often
