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In 2025, the global oil market remains a dynamic arena shaped by geopolitical tensions, evolving supply-demand dynamics, and macroeconomic uncertainties. Events such as conflicts in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation introduce periodic volatility, creating both challenges and opportunities for traders. However, markets increasingly focus on supply-demand fundamentals, reacting less to geopolitical developments […]

The finance sector is a leader when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence (AI) as participants strive to achieve a competitive advantage. The industry invested USD $35 billion in 2023 and that number is projected to exceed USD $120 billion by 2028. The integration of AI into everyday tasks represents a significant shift in […]

Around the world, the demand for advice is growing, however the number of advisers is not. Australia, the US and the UK are just some of the countries reporting an adviser shortage. Retirements are currently outpacing recruitment in the US, with advisers currently an average of ten years older than members of comparable professions. Increased competition, technological […]

Tarrifs – the topic that has dominated news bulletins, social feeds, workplace meetings and chats in coffee shops. In his inaugural address in January, US president Donald Trump promised to, ‘tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich American citizens’. He has since signed a series of executive orders in a game of tug-of-war with global […]

The evolution of the global financial market has been shaped by economic revolutions, technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, increased market complexity and economic crises. It is easy to forget where we came from and difficult to predict what will happen next. As the finance function settles into the digital era, industry professionals have arrived at a […]

In recent years terms such as ‘artificial intelligence’, ‘data analytics’ and ‘automation’ have been buzzing around most industries, making some people nervous. Technology has revolutionised every element of roles in financial institutions – from transactions and accounting to automated systems. Competence in soft skills are essential to overcoming these challenges and upskilling the key to […]