I have always been a big fan of Richard Feynman since I saw him on the Challenger Space Shuttle commission where he discovered the cause of the crash by using a G-clamp, some ice, an O-Ring and a glass.  (Look it up on You-Tube). However he is a renowned...

There is a massive amount of discussion and debate regarding what skills are the most important in life (both professional and personal). However, I would like to argue that self-awareness is the most important critical skill of them all. What is self-awareness?...

A lot has been written about Quantitative investing which often portrays it as some sort of Jedi dark art, but the reality is much simpler although it does have its pros and cons. Quantitative investment. often referred to as quant investing or quantitative trading,...

I was delighted to moderate TSAM Technology & Automation stream on 1st May 2024 in London UK covering Legacy System Integration Optimising Workflows Automating Corporate Actions Automating content production Cloud migration Tackling data fragmentation Improving...

The Y2K38 bug is a potential computer problem similar to the Y2K (Year 2000) bug, but occurring in the year 2038. In computing, dates are often stored as the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970, which is known as the Unix epoch. This number is usually...

I am delighted to moderate TSAM Technology & Automation stream on 1st May 2024 in London UK covering the following areas Deep diving into legacy systems integration and optimisation Minimising human errors and streamlining automation for enhanced cost control...

I was delighted to participate in the panel for the above event last month (5th March 2024) If you would like to listen to the recording then please link on this LINK

Recently announced tax changes could lead global high-net-worth individuals and their families to reassess their links to the UK. Recent announcements from Jeremy Hunt sent a clear message to high-net-worth families currently residing in the UK: the game is changing....

The unofficial job market refers to employment opportunities that are not advertised through traditional channels such as job boards, company websites, or recruitment agencies. Instead, these opportunities often arise through word-of-mouth, networking, referrals, or...

There is a large amount written about Active and Passive asset management but what exactly are they and what are the pros/cons of each? Passive Asset management Also known as passive investing or passive management, is an investment strategy that aims to replicate the...