Author: Aaron
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British Columbia as a Nation-State: Where Would It Rank?
British Columbia (B.C.) is often regarded as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, blessed with natural beauty, abundant resources, and a thriving metropolitan hub in Vancouver. But what if British Columbia were not just a province of Canada, but an independent country? How would it stack up globally? Economic Scale and Global Standing British Columbia’s…
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First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Debuts with Explosive Volumes: A Pivotal Moment for Ripple’s Asset Class
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. financial markets witnessed a historic milestone with the debut of the first spot XRP ETF. The launch shattered expectations, registering record-breaking trading volumes and signaling strong institutional and retail demand for regulated exposure to Ripple’s native cryptocurrency. This watershed moment confirms XRP’s evolution from a cross-border payment token to…
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Why HSBC and Barclays So Often Work Together — and Why the City of London Remains the World’s Premier IFC
When discussing global finance, few names resonate as strongly as HSBC and Barclays, two banking titans headquartered in London. These institutions, both deeply rooted in centuries of international trade and capital markets, often find themselves working in tandem. Their cooperation is not a coincidence but a natural product of shared geography, complementary strengths, and the…
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All the Ways to Invest in Copper: ETFs, Miners, Crypto, and Stocks
Copper has become one of the most compelling investment stories of our time. Often called “the new oil”, this industrial metal powers the backbone of electrification — from EV batteries and renewable energy to data centers and smart grids. With demand expected to double by 2035, investors are asking: what’s the best way to gain…
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Luxury Real Estate in Hawaii: What’s Hot Across the Islands — and Why
Hawaii has always held a mystique for wealthy buyers: ocean views, lush surroundings, aloha spirit, plus scarcity of land and rising global interest. In 2025, many of the long-standing drivers are still in force — and some newer trends are reshaping which islands and neighborhoods are heating up most. Here’s a snapshot by island, with…
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Mauritania: West Africa’s Next Copper Superpower (Investor Snapshot)
Why this matters: Copper is the backbone of the energy transition—EVs, grids, data centers, renewables. Mauritania, long known for world-class iron ore and a top-tier gold mine, is now positioning to lead West Africa’s copper value chain—from pit to cathode. Here’s the distilled take for investors. The Thesis in One Line Mauritania blends under-explored geology,…
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Figure Technology’s Blockbuster IPO: What Offshore Investors Should Know
Last week, Figure Technology (ticker FIGR) made a splashy debut on the Nasdaq, raising $787.5 million through its initial public offering (IPO). The listing not only highlights renewed investor appetite for fintech and blockchain enterprises but also signals broader trends that offshore investors should be paying attention to. Key Highlights of the IPO Why This…
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The Best Asset Protection Strategies for Real Property in the USA and Canada
Owning real estate in North America can be an excellent way to preserve and grow wealth. But for international investors and high-net-worth individuals, the question is not only how to buy property—but how to hold it for maximum protection, reduced tax exposure, and ease of reporting. Asset protection is as much about structure as it…
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Investing in the Future of Energy: How to Succeed as a Solar Panel Manufacturer
In the unfolding drama of the global energy transition, solar power has taken center stage. The International Energy Agency projects solar to become the world’s largest source of electricity within two decades. For investors and entrepreneurs, the golden question is not whether to enter the solar market, but how to succeed as a solar panel…