Sketchy things
How the USA benefits from a far-right Europe (and a weak euro)
As the euro poses an increasing threat to the USA’s world dominance, politicians are fighting to break up the union.
As the euro poses an increasing threat to the USA’s world dominance, politicians are fighting to break up the union.
The Dot.com bubble. Say this to an old school banker and watch them shiver. They may even temporarily put down their gin and tonic. The dot.com memory is like throwing a slimy bucket
Today’s politics is full of noise, distractions and bad smells. This blog was written partly for my own sanity. I need to see the truth. I’m sick of being lied to. Writing this
We’re hearing the phrase “just transition” a lot. Especially from right-leaning governments, fossil fuel banks (like HSBC) and oil conglomerates. The idea is that cutting back oil and accelerating renewables too quickly could
Why don’t grown men stand up to their bosses? This was what the notorious 1960s Milgram experiment set out to discover. Forty strapping guys (I imagine) were each told by an authority figure
What’s that, sorry? I can’t hear you… It’s so OILY in here. All I can hear is KER-CHING, KER-CHING, KER-CHING. Where am I? Westminster of course! The home of corrupt politicians keen to
Since the Paris Agreement in December 2015, Barclays Bank has gone on to funnel more than $164 billion into fossil fuel expansion. $164 BILLION. Umm… WTF?! It’s the largest amount from any UK
… Feeling the financial pinch? With the cost of living crisis escalating, we all need to find ways to be a bit more thrifty. Luckily, if there’s one thing this government knows, it’s
How do criminals move their dirty money? In financial services we’re taught about the methodical way it’s done. The three stages of money laundering are placement, layering and integration. Any wealth professional can
Updated: Mar 7, 2022 Browsing the latest trends online is part of everyday life for 20-year-old student Lauren. Like thousands before her, she feels the pressure to fit in and look good around university.