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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UOB Q2 Earnings: Will Wealth‑Management Fees Sustain Growth or Reveal Fragility?

Explore UOB’s upcoming Q2 report: how wealth‑management fee surges might mask hidden risks and what it means for clients, regulators, and the Singapore banking sector.

Marcus Thompson

07/08/2026, 18:58

4 minutes to read

Deutsche Bank 2036 Senior‑Debt Offer: Purpose, Pricing, and Impact Explained

Deutsche Bank’s 2036 senior‑debt notes raise questions on purpose, pricing, and transparency—why the bank is issuing them and how the proceeds will impact stakeholders.

Marcus Thompson

07/08/2026, 10:55

5 minutes to read

ING Group Secures €7.5B Bond Stabilisation Deals, Raising Questions About Market Fairness

ING Group’s repeated role as stabiliser in €7.5bn European bond issuances shows limited price volatility but raises questions about fairness, costs, and conflicts of interest.

Marcus Thompson

07/08/2026, 09:36

4 minutes to read

Aviva’s New 7% Voting Power in Genuit Raises Investor Concerns and Calls for Transparency

Aviva’s latest share‑holding filings reveal increased voting rights in Genuit, Segro, and Prologis—yet no clear strategy or disclosure, raising conflict‑of‑interest and investor‑confidence concerns.

Marcus Thompson

07/08/2026, 03:50

5 minutes to read

Bank of America’s New 5.65% Senior Unsecured Notes: What Investors and Regulators Must Know

Explore Bank of America’s latest senior unsecured notes: fixed‑rate, 5.65% coupon, 8‑year maturity, and why SEC filings omit strategic risk details.

Marcus Thompson

06/08/2026, 19:13

4 minutes to read

Brookfield Corp’s 200‑Day Break Sparks Rally, But DCF Shows Price Is Over‑valued

Brookfield Corp’s latest price lift past the 200‑day moving average clashes with a lower DCF valuation, raising questions about market hype, insider moves, and the true value of its global assets.

Marcus Thompson

06/08/2026, 09:23

4 minutes to read

Unpacking Morgan Stanley’s Euro STOXX 50 Notes: Hidden Costs & Conflicts

How Morgan Stanley’s market‑linked notes hide key risks and hidden costs, and why investors need clearer guarantees, fees, and liquidity details.

Marcus Thompson

06/08/2026, 05:51

5 minutes to read

Commerzbank Shares Surge After BaFin Clears UniCredit’s 30% Stake Expansion

Commerzbank shares climb after BaFin clears UniCredit’s stake boost, sparking investor optimism and raising questions about regulatory transparency, employee impact, and market competition.

Marcus Thompson

05/08/2026, 23:38

5 minutes to read

Visa’s $2.4 B BioCatch Buy: Cybersecurity Boost or Big Regulatory Risk?

Visa’s $2.4 billion BioCatch deal promises stronger fraud‑defense and new revenue, but scrutiny reveals regulatory hurdles, revenue concentration, and hidden risks.

Marcus Thompson

05/08/2026, 22:45

5 minutes to read

3i Group Insider Buys Reveal Hidden Executive Gains and Governance Questions

3i Group’s insider share purchases reveal deep discounts, off‑exchange holdings and potential conflicts, questioning whether executives’ gains truly benefit shareholders.

Marcus Thompson

05/08/2026, 15:48

4 minutes to read

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