Marcus Thompson

Financial Investigative Reporter

Veteran financial analyst turned investigative journalist with deep expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial crime. Spent 10 years as a risk analyst at major banks before exposing financial scandals at large publications. Known for uncovering systemic issues in lending practices, exposing fintech vulnerabilities, and analyzing the impact of regulatory changes on consumer protection.

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Unmasking Fairfax Financial: Hidden Risks, Low Volatility, & Questionable Earnings

Uncover Fairfax Financial’s hidden risks: lower volatility, questionable reinsurance gains, and delayed claims reveal why the insurer’s “stable” profile may mask deeper issues.

Marcus Thompson

07/02/2026, 17:59

4 minutes to read

Is Ares Management’s Record 2025 Growth Sustainable? A Deep Dive Into Assets, Risk & Returns

Explore Ares Management Corp’s 2025 results—$600B+ AUM, record direct‑lending, a 20% dividend jump—and uncover hidden risks, investor concentration, and liquidity concerns that question long‑term sustainability.

Marcus Thompson

07/02/2026, 17:16

6 minutes to read

KKR’s New Deals: HMC Partnership & Arctos Acquisition – A Transparency and Conflict‑of‑Interest Review

KKR’s new HMC Capital partnership and Arctos acquisition raise transparency questions, highlighting hidden risks, conflict‑of‑interest gaps, and the need for deeper impact reporting.

Marcus Thompson

07/02/2026, 03:42

4 minutes to read

Hannover Rück 2025 Surplus Surges 12% to €2.6 bn, Market Skepticism Persists

Hannover Rück’s 2025 surplus jumps 12 % to €2.6 billion, but analysts question the early audit‑preliminary figures, high‑risk specialty exposure, and investment strategy.

Marcus Thompson

06/02/2026, 19:05

3 minutes to read

Munich Re’s Planned Continental Expansion: What Regulators & Investors Need to Scrutinize

Munich Re’s regulatory release hints at a continental push—explore the motives, market ties and sustainability gaps behind its European‑energy expansion.

Marcus Thompson

06/02/2026, 18:25

3 minutes to read

ICE Sets Record Trading Month, Faces Revenue Decline & Institutional Stakes

ICE’s record‑breaking January trading surge shows soaring volumes amid a modest revenue dip and positive EPS outlook, raising questions about long‑term profitability.

Marcus Thompson

05/02/2026, 19:54

3 minutes to read

China Life’s 2025 Growth: A Modest Upswing Hiding Risk‑Management Concerns

China Life’s 2026 meeting shows modest premium growth, but hidden declines in ROE and asset‑liability ratios raise risk‑management concerns for investors and policyholders.

Marcus Thompson

05/02/2026, 19:04

3 minutes to read

KKR’s $10.9B Data‑Centre Deal: Forensic Analysis of Valuation, ESG and Investor Impact

KKR’s $10.9 billion ST‑GDC buy‑out: an AI‑focused infrastructure bet, but hidden valuation risks, debt impact and ESG gaps raise questions on true shareholder value.

Marcus Thompson

05/02/2026, 17:44

5 minutes to read

RBC Q1 Earnings Preview: Investors Scrutinize Growth, Risks & Transparency Ahead of Feb 26 Release

RBC’s upcoming Q1 earnings reveal hidden risks—declining margins, rising losses, and executive ties that may cloud performance and impact small‑business lending. Read our deep dive.

Marcus Thompson

05/02/2026, 10:36

3 minutes to read

BlackRock’s Latest Moves: ETF Swings, Ambani Deal, and Earnings Anomalies Unpacked

BlackRock’s latest moves—from ETF buying, Ambani‑linked India partnership, to earnings growth—are dissected for hidden conflicts, fee opacity, and risky valuation, offering investors a deeper insight into the firm’s strategic intent.

Marcus Thompson

05/02/2026, 02:20

5 minutes to read

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