AI is not just one technology. Rather, it is an entire field of study in the same way that something like physics is.

Similarly, while physics has numerous branches or subfields – such as thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics – so too does AI:

• Machine learning (ML), for instance, is a subfield that lies at the core of AI.
• Dig down a bit further and you’ll discover deep learning (DL), which is a subfield of ML.
• DL, in turn, serves as the foundation on which many generative AI models are built.

In essence, each concept or technology builds upon the previous one.

Nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) such as hedge funds, private equity firms, and money market funds have taken a growing share of financial intermediation from traditional banks. This shift toward so-called “shadow banking” has heightened concerns about systemic risk, prompting regulators to step up scrutiny of the sector.

An initiative between a group of financial institutions and the world’s most publicly used blockchain promises to accelerate the migration of real-world assets onto the distributed ledger.

R3, a UK-based software group which has developed blockchains used by financial institutions including HSBC, Bank of America, Euroclear, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has struck a deal with the Solana Foundation that lets its clients issue and settle assets on Solana’s public blockchain. The Foundation will also invest in R3 and take a board seat – an unmistakable vote of confidence in a network better known (until now) for memes and retail-facing apps.

Former INM editor Stephen Rae joins us to dissect Europe’s new Anti-Money-Laundering Authority, U.S. deregulation trends, and the future of global AML.

This podcast examines how policy decisions and executive actions from the Trump administration continue to influence today’s global financial landscape, particularly the relationship between political leadership and the Federal Reserve.

From trade policies to discussions around central bank independence, gain a deeper understanding of the factors shaping market sentiment and their potential impact on US Treasury instruments and the US Dollar.

Explore AI's urgent ethical dilemmas amid commercial pressures.

The first 100 days or so of Donald Trump’s administration have been characterized by market volatility. A major factor has been the publication of highly consequential, policy-related postings on social media platforms such as X and the President's own Truth Social channel.

What are DORA’s five pillars and why do they matter in 2025?

Active investing is evolving. As AI-powered tools gain traction and institutional flows become more visible, portfolio managers are rethinking how they build and adjust positions. At the same time, tighter research budgets and shifting regulations have made it harder to maintain a traditional fundamental approach. This conversation explores how data, timing, and technology are shaping investment strategies in 2025.

What role do banks play in financing the low-carbon transition and driving global decarbonization?