Gold’s resilience: Its role in modern financial markets Famously derided as a “barbarous relic” by none less than John Maynard Keynes, and nothing more than a shiny “pet rock” to its many detractors, the allure of gold can be hard to fathom, particularly for those who pride themselves on their rational outlook. After all,
FinTech’s evolution: Driving a changing financial landscape One of the major consequences of the global financial crisis of 2007-09 was a series of systematic moves by regulators to loosen the vice-like grip that incumbent banks – largely courtesy of regulators themselves – had on virtually all aspects of the payments and broader financial services
Case Study: Knowledge management for sustainable growth Organizations today face a serious pressures to enhance their sustainability initiatives, not only for the obvious reasons, but also to foster more meaningful conversations with clients about sustainability and its impact on the world. Our client, a leading investment management company, was no exception, recognizing the urgency
Regulators take aim at greenwashing Greenwashing – a misleading or deceptive marketing practice used by companies and other organizations to portray themselves or their products and services as environmentally friendly or sustainable – has become so ubiquitous in recent times that regulators have been forced to act. The EU’s proposed “green claims” directive is
Can rotation into small caps be sustained? July saw a dramatic rotation in the US stock market out of all-conquering megacap tech stocks into small caps. While a market rebalancing would be welcome, gathering economic and political uncertainty point to volatility ahead, which is a headwind for riskier small caps. For
Key finance topics to understand: Q3 2024 At Intuition, we look to educate the finance industry on the most relevant topics. As we are now in Q3 2024, here are some of the main learning areas we have identified for the industry: Digital transformation in banking Crypto assets Model risk management Transaction banking APIs
Bonds back in favor: Will it last? As we headed into 2024, the stage seemed set for a rousing rally in US bond markets. A combination of soft economic data releases and a dovish surprise from the Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the FOMC’s December 2023 press conference, appeared to signal an end to
Leveraged finance boom draws scrutiny from regulators The leveraged finance market has seen explosive growth in recent years, benefiting from high interest rates and strong risk appetites, reflected in tight credit spreads. But with the size of this market now estimated by some at around USD 2 trillion globally, the boom is prompting heightened
Strategic approaches to fostering a culture of compliance In a world where regulations are increasingly stringent, and ethical expectations from stakeholders are high, fostering a culture of compliance within an organization is imperative. For managers, this means navigating a complex landscape of legal requirements, ethical dilemmas, and organizational dynamics. This article examines the importance
How to navigate GDPR compliance challenges Data protection is no longer a minor concern for businesses; it has emerged as a significant tenet of the digital economy. With the European Union's introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations around the globe have been compelled to reassess and enhance their data governance and
