The Next Era of Private Credit McKinsey’s The Next Era of Private Credit outlines how USD 2.1 trillion in private credit is reshaping global finance as banks retreat and alternative lenders expand. The report forecasts the market doubling by 2030, driven by institutional demand and digital innovation. Luc
Tokenised securities vs security tokens: What’s the difference and why it matters Few concepts have captivated both institutions and innovators quite like ‘tokenisation.’ Yet as adoption spreads and use cases mature, a key distinction is often lost in translation — the difference between tokenised securities and security tokens. While the wording may seem interchangeable, the underlying reality is not. One represents the digitisation Luc • Tokenization
Is Tokenization Finally Ready for Prime Time? Introduction For years, the promise of tokenization—a process by which practically any asset, from commercial real estate to fine art, can be recorded and traded on a blockchain—has captivated both technologists and financiers. Indeed, investor fascination with tokenization dates back to around 2017, when the idea of “fractional” Luc • Tokenization
How AI Agents and Blockchain are solving my breakfast crisis Since moving to the UAE, there’s one thing I can count on almost every Saturday morning: sunshine. No rainy weekends keeping the kids stuck indoors. But there’s one thing that hasn’t changed, no matter how advanced my surroundings have become—my fridge problem. Picture this: it’s Luc • AI
How blockchain will revolutionise the financial system The blockchain technology behind bitcoin, stablecoins and other digital assets continues to grow in importance. Sometimes innovation happens overnight. The Monday after the Big Bang in 1986, when the market was deregulated and stepped into the electronic age, the noise and bustle of the trading floor of the London Stock Luc • Blockchain
Here is how a promising technology will disrupt fundamental credit analysis Knowledge graph - from art to science Fundamental credit analysis is the bedrock of active fixed income investing and the capability an asset manager wants to showcase. This type of analysis, together with the skills of portfolio managers, traders, and quant analysts, is ultimately what should generate alpha, the part Luc • Knowledge Graph