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No queues or paperwork, just a notification that your money is gone! Welcome to the age of neo-banks. Neo-banks are entirely online banks. Revolut, Monzo, and Starling are all prominent examples of neo-banks. These banks offer a reimagined way for us to conduct our finances. As they provide an option that influences our approach to finance. Traditional banks are characterised by sprawling networks of brick-and-mortar locations, long queues, and layers of bureaucracy. Whereas,
Joseph Bloomer
Nov 282 min read
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Frictionless Finance
No queues or paperwork, just a notification that your money is gone! Welcome to the age of neo-banks. Neo-banks are entirely online banks. Revolut, Monzo, and Starling are all prominent examples of neo-banks. These banks offer a reimagined way for us to conduct our finances. As they provide an option that influences our approach to finance. Traditional banks are characterised by sprawling networks of brick-and-mortar locations, long queues, and layers of bureaucracy. Whereas,
Nov 282 min read
US Trade Policy: Global Fragmentation or Restructuring?
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff hikes on imports from countries running trade surpluses with the United States marking a profound shift in global trade dynamics. The resulting tariff rollout, characterised by a broad bandwidth and unclear rules of origin, has triggered widespread policy shifts globally as countries restructure their value chains and safeguard competitiveness. This development has generated conflicting views with some analyst
Nov 283 min read
Japan’s Tourism Boom: Economic Miracle or Overtourism Crisis?
Japan’s tourism sector has roared back to life. Once crippled by the pandemic, it’s now breaking records month after month. From January to September 2025 alone, 31.7 million foreign visitors entered Japan, a 13.7% increase on the previous year. The boom has revitalised an economy long mired in stagnation, but it’s also exposing deep strains beneath the surface. At the heart of Japan’s tourism surge lies a simple factor: a dramatically weakened yen. The currency’s recent slum
Nov 282 min read
Changing Attitudes Towards Money: Financial Priorities Amongst the Younger Generation
While older generations focused on wealth accumulation, the younger generation prioritises financial wellness as part of their broader self-care routines. This shift is driven by growing economic pressures. 76% of young adults identify rising living expenses as inducing their financial anxiety. Also, 48% describe employment insecurity as a long term barrier to their financial independence. Around 60% of Gen Z and Millennials are concerned about their finances. Whereas, 37% of
Nov 94 min read
Operation Eastern Sentry, The NATO Response and Your Defence
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the start of Operation Eastern Sentry 12/09/2025 Supreme Allied Commander General Alexus G. Grynkewich What is Operation Eastern Sentry & What Is Its Purpose? In the early hours of September 9th 2025, 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace via Belarus and the contested skies of Ukraine. These drones, known in the defence sector as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), were launched from Russian and Belarusian territory. Once entering
Nov 85 min read
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