GFM Review Newsletter (WK 44)

WK 44

Could the cost-of-living crisis be behind us? ECB inflation has dropped, but is it a blip or a downward trend? We are living through a revolution, as significant as the advent of the internet, industrialisation, fire or the combustion engine.

The global community is struggling to contain, set rules for engagement for this new, threat, AI. With a gathering at Bletchley Park, the home of the computer, western governments will try and agree on some controls. 

In other news, there was an uptick in UK house prices, 0.9%. A surprise, alas not set to last. Which is shame as I'm selling my apartment at the moment.

Anyhow I hope you enjoy this week's 3 minute round-up, as always, any feedback drop me a line brett.hurll@gfmreview.com

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Bridging AI's Promise And Peril: The Sunak-led Summit On Global AI Regulation

Sunak's oratory painted a dystopian canvas, where humanity's reins over AI could slacken into oblivion. Meanwhile, across the pond, a pragmatic White House was orchestrating measures to thwart AI from fanning the flames of bias, job displacement, and national security breaches.

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Eurozone Inflation, A Downward Trajectory

Eurozone witnessed a significant decline in inflation to 2.9% in October, marking the lowest rate recorded in over two years. This substantial dip from 4.3% in September has bolstered the prevalent anticipation that the European Central Bank (ECB) might refrain from tightening the interest rates further.

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Building A Global Social Brand With AI

Delve into strategies for crafting a consistent global brand voice on social platforms.

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UK, St James Place Suspends Two Of Its Property Funds

St James’s Place has placed a halt on dealing within its £820m property fund, reacting to the broader economic tremors that continue to ripple through the real estate sector. Alongside this, the firm has also extended the redemption period for two of its other flagship property funds, underlining a cautious approach amidst a landscape of dwindling investor enthusiasm for commercial real estate.

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Award winners were announced, but if you missed them we had a number of really interesting organisations, I've included some of them. Check them out, these business are all bringing something and disruptive to their industries.

Most Innovative in Payments in Mexico 2023

Clara has emerged as a pacesetter, particularly in the Latin American market. Renowned for its end-to-end financial solutions, the company has carved a niche for itself by seamlessly integrating services like locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, financing options, and a top notch software platform. The company's expansive reach and capabilities warrant recognition, not just for its commercial successes, but also for its impactful contributions to simplifying spend management.

Best Fintech Wealth Management in Australia 2023

QuietGrowth has set itself apart as a pioneer in the industry of robo-advisory services. Notably operating as the sole independent Managed Discretionary Account (MDA) robo adviser in Australia, the firm exemplifies a synthesis of state-of-the-art technology and financial expertise.

Best Fintech Wealth Management in North America in 2023

Collective Liquidity has transcended traditional models of wealth management in the private market, introducing paradigm-shifting financial tools grounded in deep market expertise. Through the innovative Collective Exchange Fund and the complementary Exchange Loan, the firm has significantly lowered the barriers to liquidity and risk management for unicorn shareholders.

Hope you found some of this interesting, your feedback is always welcome.

We produce this for you after all. 

See you next week. 

Brett