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Bernard Madoff turns 15

Forgive my title, which would have been more explicit in its longer version: 15 years ago, on December 11, 2008, Bernard Madoff was arrested by the FBI for having set up a gigantic Ponzi scheme.

Bitcoin gives you wings - Crypto Recap

Amid the whispers of Wall Street and the echoes of the trading floor, bitcoin is once again the stuff of financial analysts' fantasies. While many predicted a long descent into hell a little over a...

Simon Barnard: A long-term vision at Smithson

Simon Barnard heads the Smithson fund, launched in October 2018, which focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies on a global scale. With a similar approach to the Fundsmith Equity fund,...

Peter Lynch's investment philosophy

Peter Lynch is a name that resonates with respect in the world of finance. Legendary fund manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund, he has achieved an impressive average annual return of 29.2%. A...

Focus on outdoor activities

The outdoor sector, encompassing activities such as camping, hiking and climbing, is enjoying sustained growth. This trend is fueled by a collective awareness of the importance of health, well-being...

The race for tokenization: It's happening in Asia - Crypto Recap

In Asia, Singapore and Hong Kong are emerging as key players in the promising field of tokenization. The two financial centers are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on this innovative...

A war for AI talent in the banking sector

After companies in tech, industry, supply chain and medicine, AI continues to conquer the banking sector. The problem is, there isn't enough talent to go around.

Zhao withdraws and Binance pays $4.3 billion - Crypto Recap

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency platform, has reached a landmark settlement with the US Department of Justice . The agreement includes a multi-billion dollar fine and the resignation of...

Lazard forecasts 2% inflation in 2024

In its economic forecasts for 2024 available in their Global Outlook 2024 report, Lazard anticipates a stark contrast with the economic conditions of 2023. After a year marked by the highest inflation...

Guy Spier's 8 investment rules

Born in South Africa in 1966, Guy Spier is a renowned investor and manager of the Aquamarine fund. A close friend of Mohnish Pabrai, the famous Indo-American investor, he, like Pabrai, was inspired by...

Binance loses futures leadership - Crypto Recap

In the cryptoshere, an upset occurred this week when the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surpassed Binance in bitcoin futures trading volume. What are the causes? We come back to this in Cryptic...

The latest transactions by star fund managers

Every quarter, the star fund managers of the US stock market publish their latest portfolio movements. This article is based on the 13Fs published each quarter on the SEC website. These quarterly...

Are NFTs over? - Crypto Recap

Remember NFTs? In any case, don't mention them to David Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, the world's largest exchange platform for non-fungible tokens, who was forced to lay off 50% of his staff to cope with...

ETF Cloud Computing: A storm of opportunity?

Clouds don't just hold rain, they also hold gigantic quantities of data. Welcome to the age of cloud computing, a technological revolution that has redefined not only the way we store and manage...

Ping An won't come to Country Garden's rescue

Reuters published a report that made lots of noise this week, announcing that China asked Ping An Insurance to take control of Country Garden. But Ping An and other sources later denied this. However,...

Charts in perspective

Here's a selection of charts and infographics to help you keep track of economic and financial market trends. These can cover a variety of themes, such as interest rate or currency trends, commodity...

Zcash and the spectre of the 51% attack- Crypto Recap

Can public blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum really remain decentralized? While the most highly-valued blockchains manage to maintain their decentralized status, the smaller ones tend to go too...

FTX: Caroline Ellison's shocking testimony - Crypto Recap

This week, the courtroom witnessed Caroline Ellison's explosive revelations on former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried . Ellison, former head of Alameda Research, has been at the center of crucial testimony...

Exploit this effect to improve your performance on markets

Are you familiar with the Post-Earnings-Announcement Drift? This phenomenon helps explain investors' over- or under-reaction after an earnings release, whether good or bad.