Do stablecoins spell danger for Visa and Mastercard?
Stablecoins are growing in popularity, but Jamie Zegleman thinks they are unlikely to dislodge the global payments duopoly of Visa and Mastercard.
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Our Insights section curates articles by our Research team with additional contributions from industry experts, academics and authors.
Drones, AI, and cybersecurity: the new arsenal of European defence
As Europe boosts defence spending in response to rising geopolitical tensions, the technological transformation of warfare is changing how that money is spent. More cybersecurity and sensors, fewer bombs and bullets.
6 minute readDownside protection – the other side of the return equation
Long-term investment returns are not just about capturing rising markets. Protecting value is the other, sometimes underappreciated, side of the return equation.
4 minute readRevolutionising healthcare: The tech innovations shaping your future
Innovative heart treatments, AI-powered surgical robots, and booming wearable tech are transforming patient care. But these advances come with high costs. Can a value-based model balance progress with affordability?
6 minute readLiving in a material world: Why commodities like salt and sand matter more than ever
Six key materials – sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium – have shaped our civilisation. Author Ed Conway tells Investment Manager Lucia Gibbard why physical commodities matter more than ever.
7 minute readHow Adidas got its mojo back
Bjørn Gulden has transformed the fortunes of Adidas since taking the helm in 2023. But can the iconic Three Stripes maintain its impressive momentum in a world of tariffs?
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