Consulting and Advisory Commentary
Commentary and Perspectives from our consulting and advisory practices

China's Strategic Macroeconomic Firepower
Stop waiting for a collapse—Beijing is weaponizing the "Trump Triple Threat" as a catalyst to engineer a ruthless, high-tech comeback that will redefine the global order. This is the definitive, algorithmic blueprint for how China plans to deploy its massive "fiscal firepower" and dominate the next decade; read it now to see the future of power, or get buried in the wreckage of the old world.

The Future of Banking - Hybrid Trust with Centralized Assurance and Federated Data
Interview with Banking Transformation Summit 2025 on the Future of Banking.

Banking Transformation Summit 2025 - Keynote Speaker
🚀 Still energized from the Banking Transformation Summit 2025 in Charlotte, where I had the privilege of sharing MG Insight's vision for hybrid trust models in tokenized finance.

Beyond Dashboards: Elevating the Work that Builds Trust
This article explores how digital tools; when designed with intention, can elevate the human side of leadership. Not by replacing it, but by amplifying it. We will look at three key areas: shaping behavior through design, surfacing sentiment through intelligence, and expanding strategic capacity through AI.

SEC clears path for Stablecoints: A Game-Changer for Digital Finance
The SEC has issued a statement clarifying that most Stablecoins are not securities, reinforcing their role in a sound digital economy.

Transforming Operations From Cost Center to Revenue Engines
Perception shapes reality. Historically, Operations have been seen as a necessary expense, a cost center supporting core revenue-generating activities. However, this perspective is evolving as organizations recognize the strategic values of Operations.

US Treasury Clearing Operational Readiness
The upcoming changes in the U.S. Treasury (UST) market, driven by the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) final rule in December 2023 requiring central clearing of UST transactions, present both challenges and opportunities for market participants. This guide serves as a quick reference to key steps for operational readiness.

T+1: Buy-side considerations
Ready or not, the T+1 settlement cycle will be here! While it may not be imminent, its impact on securities finance and foreign exchange (FX) transactions will be significant in the long run. Let’s delve into some key considerations.
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