More or less intelligent? | by Paul Gambles

More or less intelligent? | by Paul Gambles After last month’s dive into AI (https://mbmg.substack.com/p/ai-ai-oh) we pause to take a look at how real, or at least human, intelligence affects financial & economic decision-making…(Part 1 of 2) More or less? Last month, we investigated whether or not the rise of the AI investment sector constituted…

More or less…. (Part Two) | by Paul Gambles

More or less…. (Part Two) | by Paul Gambles In Part One, we explored the possibility that exposure to increasing amounts of data may increase rather than reduce the risk of narrative fallacy. Part One Link : https://mbmg-group.com/article/more-or-less-intelligent In this conclusion, we examine how this is currently affecting capital markets – how it is creating…

Softly, softly? Hardly! | by Paul Gambles

Softly, softly? Hardly! | by Paul Gambles Don’t you understand what I’m trying to say?Can’t you feel the fears I’m feeling today?If the button is pushed, there’s no runnin’ awayThere’ll be no one to save with the world in a graveTake a look around you boy, it’s bound to scare you, boy And you tell…

The Future of Wealth Management: Is the Family Office Model the Answer?

The Future of Wealth Management: Is the Family Office Model the Answer? In the complex sphere of high-net-worth wealth management, two main players hold significant prominence: Private Funds and Family Offices. While both cater to the investment needs of wealthy clients, their operational models and service offerings significantly differ.  This article, however, will lean more…

More different… Capital Deceit Part 2 with Paul Gambles

More different… Capital Deceit Part 2 with Paul Gambles MBMG’s Paul Gambles was a recent guest on the Macro N Cheese Podcast. Macro N Cheese (MNC) is a production of Real Progressives, a volunteer organization dedicated to propagating economic, societal and political information and knowledge. We’d encourage anyone interested in these topics to listen to…

Get Ready for CRS: What It Means for Your Finances in Thailand ​?

Get Ready for CRS: What It Means for Your Finances in Thailand ​? In Q3 2023, Thailand gears up to implement the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)—a game-changer in the battle against global tax evasion. This move involves the Revenue Department of Thailand initiating an automatic annual exchange of financial account information with foreign authorities starting…

Capital Deceit with Paul Gambles | MBMG IA

Capital Deceit with Paul Gambles | MBMG IA MBMG’s Paul Gambles was a recent guest on the Macro N Cheese Podcast. Macro N Cheese (MNC) is a production of Real Progressives, a volunteer organization dedicated to propagating economic, societal and political information and knowledge. We’d encourage anyone interested in these topics to listen to the…

Starting a Business in Thailand with a Thai Partner | A Guide for Expats and Foreigners

Starting a Business in Thailand with a Thai Partner | A Guide for Expats and Foreigners Considering starting a business in Thailand?Partnering with a Thai national can provide valuable local insights and help navigate the business landscape.However, it’s essential to be aware of the legal, cultural, and practical aspects of such partnerships. This article will…

Home sector thoughts from a broad perspective | MBMG IA

Home sector thoughts from a broad perspective | MBMG IA There remains a relative shortage (low inventory) of residential property (especially some sectors/locations), despite a small jump in April but both starts and permits are broadly in a falling trend since the middle of last year. Higher interest rates (up from below 4% to almost…

Today there is no black or white, Only shades of grey | MBMG IA

Today there is no black or white, Only shades of grey | MBMG IA More money has been lost because of four words than at the point of a gun. Those words are ‘This time is different.”[2] The well-worn aphorism that provides both the preface and inspires the title of Reinhart and Rogoff’s momentous tome…