All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
September review: Stability, strength & new trends in European tech investments
Oleg Khusaenov’s expert analysis offers a grounded investor perspective on how the region is transitioning from post-summer momentum to structural maturity
Private Banker International announces winners of 2025 Global Wealth Awards
The 2025 ceremony in Singapore brought together the global wealth management community to honour institutions and individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership, digital transformation and commitment to clients
Announcing the 10th Annual Private Banking Conference and Awards: Switzerland
The 10th Annual PBI Switzerland Conference and Awards 2025 take place on 3 December at the Zurich Marriott
August undercurrents: Europe’s tech between seed heat and consolidation
Oleg Khusaenov unpacks what really shaped Europe’s tech market in August — a month without big headlines, but full of signals investors shouldn’t ignore
As tariffs squeeze margins, private credit funds find their opening in trade finance
With tariff hikes driving up costs and banks tightening their grip on cross-border lending, companies demand faster, more flexible alternatives. Dominic Capolongo discusses how private capital in trade finance is stepping up
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Demand for ESG is on the rise again in Australia
Wealth managers face a double whammy notes Heike van den Hoevel with ESG regulatory scrutiny on the rise combined with improved Australian consumer demand for ESG-labelled products
New Zealand reverses foreign buyer ban to attract HNW wealth
New Zealand is a magnet for affluent families with 6% of the local HNW population expats and now as Heike van den Hoevel notes, relaxed regulations will ramp up its appeal
How tech is democratising cross border trading for retail investors
According to ViewTrade’s Barry Bernstein, embedded finance tech is powering a new era of global investing. And as he tells Douglas Blakey, it is creating new revenue streams and customer engagement opportunities
Standard Charted has seized the stablecoin opportunity in Hong Kong (China SAR)
The joint venture formed by Standard Chartered with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong gives the bank first mover advantage, writes Heike van den Hoevel
FCA clarifies expectations on non-financial misconduct to align approach across financial services
Thomas Beale assesses the FCA’s extended conduct rules on bullying, harassment and violence. What are the practical implications for financial services firms and individuals, and will they deepen trust in financial services?