If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. Summary Ralph B of the NCSC makes the case for sharing lessons learned from cyber security incidents and near misses. He argues that openness — where done responsibly — helps other organisations learn what works and what doesn’t, improving collective resilience. The post urges […]
Far right makes electoral gains in Germany’s most populous state Summary The Financial Times reports that the far right has increased its share of the vote in Germany’s most populous state. The result marks a setback for several mainstream parties and complicates coalition arithmetic at the regional level. Observers say the outcome is likely to […]
US-UK nuclear energy accord unveiled ahead of Trump state visit Summary The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new bilateral accord on nuclear energy, released publicly ahead of the US president’s state visit to the UK. The agreement signals closer co-operation on civil nuclear matters — aiming to deepen trade, regulatory co-ordination […]
Far right makes electoral gains in Germany’s most populous state Summary Election results in Germany’s largest state, North Rhine‑Westphalia, show the far right increasing its share of the vote and picking up seats at the expense of some mainstream parties. The outcome complicates local coalition maths and sends a warning to national parties about voter […]
Institutions and Growth Dynamics in Latin America, 1801–2015 Summary This paper constructs annual data for seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela) over 1801–2015 and tests how institutional quality affects growth via three channels: innovations (patents), investment (I/Y) and education (secondary and tertiary enrolment). Using new composite institution measures (contract‑intensive […]
How to implement mental performance and resilience strategies that actually stick Summary Dr Paola Carr-Walker, a chartered clinical and forensic psychologist and author of the Mind Strength programmes, argues that workplace mental performance and resilience initiatives too often start strong and quickly lose momentum. Drawing on decades of psychological research, she outlines practical, evidence-based steps […]
Why managers wear masks Summary The author — a seasoned senior manager with long experience in local government and housing — argues that many managers adopt a ‘mask’ or persona when they move into leadership roles. They do this because organisational expectation demands alignment with senior decisions and corporate messaging. While this can project confidence […]
Why British workers keep getting pay rises despite weak hiring Summary Wage growth in the UK has continued to surprise: pay is rising even though hiring has cooled. The article explains that this disconnect is driven by a mix of persistent shortages in particular sectors, large negotiated public-sector and union pay deals, compositional effects in […]
The niche debt tool at the heart of Apollo’s private credit machine Summary This Financial Times piece (paywalled) examines a specialised form of debt that lies at the centre of Apollo Global Management’s private credit strategy. The article explains, at a high level, how the instrument has helped Apollo scale lending, generate higher returns and […]
Donald Trump’s new SEC appointee scraps aggressive enforcement agenda Summary Donald Trump’s recently appointed Securities and Exchange Commission chief has moved away from the aggressive enforcement posture that characterised recent years. The new appointee has signalled a shift in priorities: focusing SEC resources on larger, systemic wrongdoing and stepping back from intrusive tactics for minor […]
