Quantum Technology and the Future of Financial Security
New Report: Quantum Technology and the Future of Financial Security A practical roadmap for post-quantum resilience—from cryptography migration to prudential policy and market infrastructure readiness. Quantum computing is moving from theory to impact. This report explains what it means for payments, digital identity, market infrastructure, and financial stability—and sets out a step-by-step plan for post-quantum […]
Navigating the Financial Ecosystem: A Guide for Non-Financial Firms
Navigating the Financial Ecosystem is essential for today’s non-financial firms. Finance is no longer a background function — it has become the operating system of the global economy. Liquidity shocks, cyber incidents, and regulatory shifts now move through global markets with unprecedented speed, affecting manufacturers, exporters, retailers, and technology firms alike. Yet few corporate leaders […]
Capital Markets and Financial Risks of Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs)
Understanding a Structural Shift in Global Finance Over the past fifteen years, global finance has undergone a profound transformation.Credit and liquidity creation have migrated from banks to markets, giving rise to a new ecosystem of Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs) — including investment funds, insurers, pension systems, and private-credit managers. This structural change has broadened access […]
Biodiversity, Natural Resources, and Financial Risks
Biodiversity, Natural Resources, and Financial Risks Nature loss is financial risk. Over half of global GDP depends on ecosystem services — from pollination and soil fertility to water regulation and coastal protection. Yet these foundations of prosperity are rapidly eroding. The financial implications are systemic: disrupted supply chains, sovereign vulnerability, insurance losses, and asset repricing […]
Navigating the Global Financial Ecosystem
The global financial ecosystem is changing faster than ever. From climate shocks and digital disruption to demographic shifts and geopolitical fragmentation, risks that once seemed isolated now move together. Understanding how these forces interact is no longer optional — it’s essential for financial resilience, stability, and opportunity. Why this matters Finance today operates as an […]
Financial Geopolitics and Global Fragmentation
Geopolitics has moved from the margins to the very core of global finance. What once appeared as isolated shocks has now become a structural reality. Strategic rivalry between the United States and China, the weaponization of sanctions, and the rise of fragmented payment and digital currency infrastructures are redefining how money flows, how reserves are […]
Navigating the Financial Stability Risks of Inequality, Polarization, and Eroding Trust
Why social fragmentation is now a core macro-financial risk—and how policymakers and markets can respond. Inequality, political polarization, and declining trust aren’t just social issues—they’re financial-stability risks that shape fiscal space, market resilience, and institutional credibility. Our new deep-dive report maps the channels from social fragmentation to fiscal stress, banking and capital-market fragility, and regulatory […]
Sovereign Debt and Global Financial Stability (2025–2027)
Sovereign debt remains a defining fault line for global markets. Emerging and frontier economies continue to face high debt burdens, tighter external financing conditions, and complex restructuring processes. At the same time, the international debt architecture is evolving—through the G20 Common Framework, the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, and innovations such as state-contingent instruments and climate-resilient […]
The Value of Truth: Information Integrity in Global Finance
In today’s interconnected financial ecosystem, information spreads faster than capital. Yet not all information is true. Rumors, deepfakes, and viral misinformation can destabilize markets within minutes, eroding trust in institutions and amplifying systemic risks. Our latest deep-dive report, The Value of Truth: Information Integrity in Global Finance, examines how information integrity has become a first-order […]
Ponzi Games: Anatomy, Evolution, and Containment Strategies (1879–2024)
Ponzi games are not anomalies—they’re recurring financial pathologies. This report puts the anatomy of a Ponzi game front and center and equips two audiences with concrete tools: a red-flag checklist for the public and a government playbook to shorten lifecycles and reduce harm. Drawing on a historical review of 15 cases across eras and geographies, […]