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President Trump’s tariff policies, effective in early 2025, have stirred global financial markets, with a reported 10% tariff on all imports and higher duties on Chinese goods causing market volatility (White House Fact Sheet Tariffs 2025). This op-ed explores how...

Let’s paint the picture. You’ve got funds that need to move internationally. The sending bank? Solid. The receiving bank? Ready. But there’s one little snag—your bank doesn’t have a correspondent bank. No nostro account. No vostro account. No direct SWIFT access....

In today’s financial landscape, trust is everything. Corporate legitimacy and transparency should be at the forefront of every business relationship, whether you’re engaging in structured finance, trust services, or banking-related transactions. Before entering into...

Traditional banks aren’t what they used to be. Stricter lending standards, slower approvals, and a maze of compliance hurdles make it difficult to get anything done. But here’s what most people miss: some firms want to work with you. These are the smaller investment...

Introduction Private Placement Programs (PPPs) represent one of global finance's most structured and sophisticated financial mechanisms. These programs operate at the highest levels of banking, facilitating capital growth through controlled, high-yield trading cycles....

Switzerland has long been synonymous with financial stability, precision, and innovation. As a global financial hub, the country’s well-regulated financial services sector attracts businesses seeking credibility, efficiency, and access to international markets. While...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global For years, credit unions were the quiet giants of the financial world—community-driven, member-focused, and a haven for borrowers seeking better rates and personalized service. But the financial landscape has shifted. The...

For decades, the financial elite has followed a straightforward rule: control capital, and you control opportunity. Yet, in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape, accredited investors are waking up to a new reality: they no longer need the cumbersome,...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global The tariff debate is no longer a hypothetical concern for Wall Street—it’s moving markets in real-time. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war forces even the most bullish market strategists to reassess their outlook....

Bank stress testing is a critical risk management exercise designed to evaluate a financial institution's resilience under extreme economic conditions. These tests simulate adverse scenarios, such as a financial crisis, a severe recession, or an unexpected market...