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Andrew Palmer

Andrew Palmer is a senior financial journalist specializing in business insight, investing, wealth management, and celebrity finance. Since 2009, he has written for CEO Today, Finance Monthly, and Lawyer Monthly, covering major deals, market movers, and the financial strategies behind global success stories. Known for his sharp analysis and accessible style, Andrew explores how money, power, and influence intersect — from billion-dollar mergers and investment trends to the business empires of high-profile entrepreneurs and entertainers. His work offers readers clear, informed perspectives on wealth creation, financial leadership, and the people shaping today’s global economy.

Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffett: CEO Succession Governance Risk for Boards and Capital Operators

December 29, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffett: CEO Succession Governance Risk for Boards and Capital Operators Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffett will mark the end of an era where capital credibility was conveyed through a founder’s persona rather than earned through governance proof. For decades, Buffett operated as Berkshire’s most efficient trust mechanism — an informal covenant […]
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Wessex Water bonus governance consequence extends beyond the ban perimeter

December 29, 2025
Wessex Water bonus governance consequence extends beyond the ban perimeter The commercial consequence of Wessex Water bonus governance lies in mandate perimeter design, illustrated when former chief executive Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus approved and funded by YTL Utilities (UK), the UK-registered parent entity that retained remuneration pricing authority beyond the subsidiary-level performance-pay ban. […]
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Why Founder Control Now Matters More Than Profit

December 23, 2025
Executive Analysis | Ownership & Control: Why Founder Control Now Matters More Than Profit The ability of a founder to extract extraordinary personal wealth from a privately held company during a loss-making year is not an anomaly. It is a feature of how modern capital, control, and ownership now intersect. What looks, on the surface, […]
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When Personal Capital Replaces Institutions: What Larry Ellison’s Move Signals About Power in Modern Deal-Making

December 22, 2025
Capital & Markets. When Personal Capital Replaces Institutions: What Larry Ellison’s Move Signals About Power in Modern Deal-Making Capital is no longer merely raised. Increasingly, it is asserted. At the very top of global deal-making, confidence has stopped flowing automatically from institutions and begun to concentrate in individuals capable of absorbing risk without consensus. When […]
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We’ve Finally Solved the Problem of True Randomness — and It Changes Far More Than You Think

December 22, 2025
Randomness sounds simple. Child’s play, even. A counting rhyme. A coin toss. A roll of the dice. But scratch beneath the surface and randomness turns out to be one of the most elusive, consequential concepts in modern science — and one that quietly underpins everything from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to elections, financial markets and […]
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From Viral Rage to Prison Cell: How Leniency Failed Peter Abbott, Britain’s “Angriest Man”

December 22, 2025
From Viral Rage to Prison Cell: How Leniency Failed Peter Abbott, Britain’s “Angriest Man” - Viral outrage usually fades. Consequences, eventually, do not. For Peter Abbott, the man once mocked online as Britain’s angriest driver, the gap between warning and punishment proved costly — not just for his victims, but for the public forced to […]
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Nike Shares Fall After China Sales Slump — Strategic Lessons for Executives

December 22, 2025
Nike’s shares fell sharply following a sixth consecutive quarterly sales decline in Greater China, highlighting the challenges multinational companies face in key international markets. Under corporate governance and market regulations, investors are allowed to react to earnings reports, creating immediate implications for share value. This scenario illustrates the operational and strategic pressures that arise when […]
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Why Traders Betting £6 Billion Against the Pound Matters for Executives and Investors

December 22, 2025
UK financial markets are signaling caution: traders have ramped up bets against the pound to their highest levels in six years. Under UK financial regulations, speculators are legally allowed to “short” currencies — essentially betting on depreciation — using futures contracts tracked by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This trend is drawing attention following […]
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Why Reality TV Vote Disputes Illustrate the Importance of Procedural Transparency in Organizations

December 22, 2025
Many executives assume that established procedures within organizations are infallible. Under UK civil and contract law, internal processes can be challenged if evidence shows procedural irregularities. This principle is highlighted by the recent claims made by Thomas Skinner regarding alleged discrepancies in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing public vote. Importantly, these procedural claims do not […]
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Why People Gamble More at Christmas

December 22, 2025
Every year, gambling activity rises sharply in the run-up to Christmas and continues through the holiday period. Online betting platforms report higher engagement, casinos see increased footfall, and lottery participation spikes. While this seasonal surge may appear harmless or even traditional, it is driven by predictable financial and psychological forces. At its core, Christmas changes […]
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Why the World’s Wealthiest Are Quietly Choosing the UAE Over Europe

December 22, 2025
To most people, celebrity relocations look like lifestyle choices driven by sunshine, luxury real estate, and social media optics. In reality, where wealthy individuals choose to live is often a calculated decision shaped by tax regimes, personal security, capital mobility, and regulatory predictability. A growing number of high-profile moves to the United Arab Emirates reflect […]
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Why Some People Always Look Confident

December 19, 2025
Confidence is often mistaken for personality. Some people are described as “naturally confident,” as if it’s a trait you either inherit or don’t. Yet when you observe closely, the people who consistently appear confident don’t always speak the loudest, dress the boldest, or dominate a room. What they do share is coherence. Their presence feels […]
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