Tales of the Marvellous and news of the Strange
There are some tasks which computers are good at. But not everything. For instance: tasks which require imagination. Or rare events. Artificial Intelligence doesn’t seem... Read More
The Red-Headed League
“For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.” Sherlock... Read More
Thoughts from the back office
In most investment banks “the back office” is where the lawyers, accountants, settlements, programmers, legal and compliance sit. It’s the least glamourous place to be... Read More
Dumb money
A couple of my friends asked for my thoughts on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). For instance, one said: “I went into a bank, and they tried... Read More