Geopolitics and Market Impact: the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, and Tehran’s retaliatory drone and missile assaults, have triggered an acute geopolitical flashpoint. Markets responded instantly. Yet beyond the immediate reaction lies a more complex matrix of economic implications, spanning energy, inflation,...

The Iran-Israel conflict impacts markets globally, with immediate reverberations felt across commodities, equities, and currencies. Following a significant escalation on the night of 12 June 2025, the geopolitical shock has prompted fresh concerns for UK investors already navigating a volatile landscape. A sharp escalation shakes...

A World Divided by Intelligence and Capital Artificial Intelligence is no longer the technology of tomorrow. It's already the foundation of today’s most powerful industries and an intensifying race for geopolitical and economic dominance. But while the tools may be similar, the financial philosophies guiding...

Recent disclosures have unveiled a complex network of covert equity stakes and financial manoeuvres linked to former Congolese president Joseph Kabila, shedding light on the mechanisms of post-presidential rentier capitalism in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Leaked materials, have brought to light the financial...

The impact of tax increases in the UK has intensified since the Autumn Budget of 2024, reshaping key dynamics across the economy. From stealth income tax thresholds to higher employer National Insurance contributions and tightened rules on non-domiciled taxation, Britain’s fiscal environment is shifting...

Africa in 2025 is a high-potential, variable-stability proposition. UK investors will have to navigate political, legal, and fiscal risks skillfully—growth is there, but trust and state durability are imperative.