Beyond Data Sharing: How Secure Data ‘Visiting’ is Revolutionizing Research A new wave of technology is shifting the paradigm of research data access, moving beyond simple sharing to a secure, controlled model of ‘data visiting’. This approach, pioneered by projects like RAISE and now evolving with RAISE Suite, promises to unlock a wealth of previously … Read more
Why CEOs Keep Funding AI Even When Returns Lag Enterprise boards are treating artificial intelligence as a strategic imperative rather than a discretionary expense. Surveys from the Wall Street Journal show that more than 70 % of CEOs plan to increase AI budgets through 2026, despite the fact that many early pilots deliver value only in … Read more
Why Taiwan’s Tainan AI Supercomputing Hub Matters for the Global Tech Landscape In the race to dominate artificial intelligence, the newly opened Tainan hub—powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs—represents a strategic leap for Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem. The center’s six‑fold capacity expansion by 2028, in partnership with Japan’s NTT, signals a shift toward sovereign AI capabilities that … Read more
The Cloud-First Future of Financial Data: Beyond Efficiency to Intelligence Financial institutions are no longer simply considering a move to the cloud for their data infrastructure – they’re actively building it. Driven by the need for agility, better governance, and the demands of increasingly complex trading and risk models, the shift is accelerating. Recent data … Read more
DFAST Evolution: What 12 Years of US Stress Tests Reveal About the Future of Bank Resilience DFAST: A Decade of Banking Under the Microscope The US Federal Reserve‘s Dodd-Frank Act stress tests (DFAST) have been a cornerstone of financial regulation for over a decade. They provide a rigorous framework to assess the resilience of large … Read more
Empty Homes in Prime Locations: A Glimpse into Future Housing Trends The findings from a recent analysis paint a stark picture: a significant number of homes sit empty in some of the most sought-after areas of London and beyond. This trend isn’t just a curiosity; it’s a symptom of deeper shifts in the housing market, … Read more
Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin: How Governments and Businesses are Embracing Verifiable Data The buzz around blockchain technology extends far beyond cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Increasingly, both governments and businesses are exploring how this technology can enhance transparency, security, and efficiency. A recent move by the U.S. Department of Commerce to publish GDP data on multiple blockchains underscores … Read more
Nomura’s NMRF Reprieve: A Glimpse into the Future of Market Risk Modeling The recent news regarding Nomura’s reprieve from certain stringent market risk capital requirements, specifically related to Non-Modellable Risk Factors (NMRFs), offers a fascinating insight into the evolving landscape of financial regulation and risk management. This isn’t just a story about one bank; it’s … Read more
EFG Bank’s Digital Risk Pilot: A Glimpse into the Future of Risk Management The recent Risk Technology Awards highlighted EFG Bank’s groundbreaking Digital Risk Pilot, a platform that’s reshaping how financial institutions approach risk management. But what does this innovative solution tell us about the future trends in enterprise risk management (ERM)? Let’s dive in. … Read more
CAT’s Demise? The Future of Market Surveillance in Question The Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), a massive undertaking designed to modernize market surveillance in the US, is facing a pivotal moment. A recent court ruling has cast serious doubt on its financial viability, potentially signaling a significant shift in how regulators monitor trading activity. This article … Read more