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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KKR Q3 Earnings: Fee Gains, Insurance Bets, and Pipeline Risks Explained

KKR’s Q3 earnings show a headline fee‑growth, yet the analysis reveals heavy reliance on a few contracts, an uncertain insurance push, and a shaky capital‑raising pipeline—questions investors need to ask now.

Marcus Thompson

09/11/2025, 10:59

3 minutes to read

Ameriprise Q3 2025 Investor Deck Under Scrutiny: Asset Growth, Volatility & Over‑valued Metrics Exposed

Ameriprise’s Q3 2025 investor deck claims growth, but a deep dive shows most assets are re‑allocated, valuation premiums are high, and client‑service metrics are declining—investors need clearer data before buying confidence.

Marcus Thompson

09/11/2025, 10:19

5 minutes to read

Is Lyondellbasell Advanced’s High P/E Worth It? A Deep Dive Into Volatility and Investor Skepticism

Analyze Lyondellbasell Advanced’s sharp volume spikes, high P/E, and governance risks, revealing why investors should question its true value in today’s volatile market.

Marcus Thompson

09/11/2025, 08:13

3 minutes to read

Bank of America Outage Exposes Critical Systemic Failures and Calls for Urgent Resilience Measures

Bank of America’s November 2025 outage exposed deep software and vendor failures that left thousands with inaccurate balances, revealing gaps in cyber resilience and customer communication.

Marcus Thompson

08/11/2025, 12:09

5 minutes to read

Rowe Price’s New Data Deal & Bond Products Raise Conflict‑Risk Questions

Discover how T. Rowe Price’s new Macrobond data partnership and four bond products promise gains—yet raise questions about costs, risks, and conflicts of interest.

Marcus Thompson

07/11/2025, 09:41

5 minutes to read

Bank Hapoalim Q2 2025 Earnings: Growth Amid Rising Risks and Digital‑Banking Ambitions

Bank Hapoalim Q2 2025 earnings reveal solid profit growth but expose hidden risks from U.S. rate exposure, fintech partnerships and declining advisory fees.

Marcus Thompson

07/11/2025, 08:13

5 minutes to read

Bank of America Investor Day: Unpacking Tech Spend, Payments Ambitions, and Real Growth Claims

Bank of America’s Investor Day: How “several billions” in tech and a push into payments stack up against real growth, board conflicts, and customer risk.

Marcus Thompson

06/11/2025, 13:01

5 minutes to read

Legal & General Faces Pension Withdrawal Surge: Market Stability Masking Unclear Strategies

Legal & General’s stable share price masks a pension‑withdrawal trend that may reshape its risk profile – why investors need clearer disclosure now.

Marcus Thompson

05/11/2025, 07:50

3 minutes to read

Industrivärden AB’s NAV vs. Market Price: Why Investors Need Clear Transparency

Investigate Industrivärden AB’s NAV: Why the 419 SEK per‑share claim may hide valuation gaps, market discounts, and conflict risks that affect investors.

Marcus Thompson

04/11/2025, 11:07

5 minutes to read

FactSet’s Sluggish Stock Signals Hidden Risks for Data‑Driven Investors

FactSet’s stock lags European markets as analysts warn of weak earnings and data‑bias risks; uncover why its growth may not be sustainable.

Marcus Thompson

04/11/2025, 11:05

3 minutes to read

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