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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Coinbase Launches AI‑Linked Perpetual Contracts: Opportunities, Risks and Regulatory Scrutiny

Coinbase’s new AI‑derivatives let traders speculate on OpenAI and Anthropic’s private valuations, but opaque pricing models and market‑maker conflicts raise regulatory and risk concerns.

Marcus Thompson

23/06/2026, 14:09

5 minutes to read

Why Tradeweb’s Share Price Fell After Strong Earnings: Insights from Pengana’s Portfolio

Tradeweb Markets shares fell 4% after a 12% earnings lift, spurred by SEC probes, AI competition, and potential PIEL conflicts—what investors need to know.

Marcus Thompson

22/06/2026, 19:56

4 minutes to read

PNC Infratech Launches SPV for Barabanki‑Mustafabad Highway: Funding, Risks & Regulatory Challenges

PNC Infratech’s new SPV for the Barabanki‑Mustafabad highway raises questions on funding transparency, R&R plans and regulatory compliance amid India’s infrastructure boom.

Marcus Thompson

22/06/2026, 19:06

5 minutes to read

BlackRock’s Recent Moves: How Risk Ratings, Bitcoin Sales, and Governance Tactics Affect Investors

BlackRock’s recent moves in Canadian ETF risk ratings, Bitcoin ETF sell‑offs and Belgian voting rights reveal a coordinated strategy that may blur fiduciary duties, trigger market volatility, and prompt regulators to question institutional influence…

Marcus Thompson

21/06/2026, 11:31

5 minutes to read

OCBC Cautions Gold Amid Fed Tightening, Hormuz Tensions and Middle East Uncertainty

OCBC warns gold may fall as Fed hawkish tone clashes with geopolitical relief from the Strait of Hormuz, urging investors to track policy and Middle East tensions.

Marcus Thompson

21/06/2026, 10:12

5 minutes to read

BAWAG Group Shares: Austrian ATX Stays Flat Amid Rising Interest in Trading Disclosures

BAWAG Group’s shares rise slightly as Austrian ATX remains flat, yet regulatory filings reveal hidden stakes and trading activity that may influence the bank’s value and stakeholders.

Marcus Thompson

21/06/2026, 01:17

3 minutes to read

Legal & General Leads FTSE 100 Trading with Strong Dividend Appeal Amid Volatility

Legal & General’s 19 June 2026 trading surge shows high liquidity and top FTSE 100 dividend appeal—yet investors should scrutinize order flow, payout sustainability and governance for true value.

Marcus Thompson

21/06/2026, 00:08

3 minutes to read

Schroders’ 2026 Disclosure Review: Unaudited Portfolios, Concentrated Voting and Derivative Risks Exposed

Schroders plc’s latest disclosures reveal unaudited fund data, rising institutional voting power and complex short‑position tactics—an inside look at potential governance gaps and market impacts.

Marcus Thompson

20/06/2026, 21:50

4 minutes to read

China’s 18‑June Insurance Sell‑off: Structural Failures, Governance Gaps, and Human Costs Unveiled

Explore why China’s June 18 insurance sell‑off hit deeper than Fed signals, uncovering governance gaps, earnings volatility, and real‑world impacts on policyholders and communities.

Marcus Thompson

20/06/2026, 12:34

5 minutes to read

Manulife Raises Interest Rate on $2B Notes to 5.88% – What It Means for Shareholders

Manulife’s new 5.88% interest‑rate reset on its $2 billion notes sparks scrutiny, revealing gaps in spread disclosure and potential risks for investors and policyholders.

Marcus Thompson

20/06/2026, 10:05

4 minutes to read

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