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The $1 Million Visa: America’s Gold Card Gamble
October 8, 2025

For many people, particularly those from less developed countries, the “American Dream” has long symbolized freedom, opportunity and prosperity through hard work and perseverance. Throughout the 20th century, millions of…

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What’s With All the New Car Brands on the Road?
September 16, 2025

Introduction The IAA or International Mobility Show Germany, formerly known as the International Motor Show Germany, held in Munich this year is normally a tour de force for the powerhouse…

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Trump vs Fed: Case for Federal Reserve Independence
September 6, 2025

Introduction Central banks across the globe have been the subject of scrutiny recently, with raging debate surrounding the modern need for their de jure independence. Before his re-election, Trump stated…

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Beyond the Dragon: Australia’s China Trade Dilemma
August 30, 2025

Many economists argue that Australia’s trade relations with China are both its greatest strength and most glaring weakness. Born out of slow beginnings and later cemented as China grew into…

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The Vatican’s Balance Sheet
May 31, 2025

Priceless artworks, a globe spanning property portfolio and deep financial pockets, the Vatican maintains a complex and opaque financial position. However, with growing global demand for transparency in its operations,…

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Panic: Market Psychology and the Limits of Rationality
May 3, 2025

When financial markets plunge seemingly overnight and investors scramble to sell at any price, we witness what economists call a market panic. In economic terms, a panic is essentially an…

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Sustainability in the 2024 Paris Olympics
September 2, 2024

From new world records across the track, field and pool, an awe-inspiring comeback performance from Céline Dion and viral Olympic memes, the Paris 2024 summer Olympics dared to shine bright…

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Can Mergers and Acquisitions be a Leading Indicator for the Australian Economy?
February 15, 2024

Rumours of potential mergers and acquisition (M&A) have huge consequences for those involved. Their impact on equity prices and sought after fees mean it comes as no surprise it is…

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Venture Capital, Tech Giants, and the AI Surge: The Evolving Saga of IPOs
September 3, 2023

An Initial Public Offering marks the moment a private company goes public, offering its shares to public investors. The history of IPOs is a tale of market resilience amidst economic…

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Redefining Impact: Is Your ESG Portfolio Really Achieving Its Goals?
August 5, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has evolved from a niche strategy to a fundamental aspect of many modern portfolios. ESG refers to the evaluation of a company’s environmental, social…

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times – An Analysis on the Future of…
May 5, 2023

Introduction As we enter 2023, we are seeing a peculiar phenomenon in the macroeconomy: prices are on the rise, but growth is on the decline. The aftermath of the COVID-19…

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The Evolution of Technology and its Implications on the Financial Services Sector
September 19, 2022

Join Varad, Dylan and Vlad as they explore how technological advances has changed the financial services sector.

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The Advent of Retail Investing
April 29, 2022

Join Sriram, Ray, and Jeff as they discuss the growing influence of retail investors in financial markets

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ESG Financial Derivatives and the Role They Play
April 14, 2022

Join Jeff, Ray, and Sriram as they explore the impact of and role ESG financial derivatives play and will play in the future.

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