Financial institutions face a myriad of risks daily, but among the most challenging are tail risks—those rare but potentially catastrophic events that can significantly disrupt global financial stability. These tail risks, often underestimated due to cognitive biases, require a proactive and
As the influence and scale of family offices continue to grow, they face a myriad of unprecedented challenges, including accelerated intergenerational wealth transfers, evolving family dynamics, and increased cybersecurity threats. A recent report by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management accentuates the
In a move that has rattled financial markets and left economists speculating about the potential fallout, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on top trading partners, Mexico, Canada, and China. Trump announced on his Truth Social network that he plans to levy a 10%
In a move that has sparked both interest and controversy, Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new electric vehicle (EV) incentive program aimed at compensating for the possible elimination of the federal $7,500 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) tax credit. This extensive revision of state policy has
In a strategic financial move, Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO of AST SpaceMobile, Inc., entered into a variable prepaid forward contract on November 20, 2024. This transaction, conducted through a wholly-owned special purpose vehicle (SPV) and with an unaffiliated dealer, represents approximately
In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, reputational risk has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for board members and institutions. Traditional methods of managing these risks are proving inadequate, necessitating innovative strategies. One such strategy is the use of
