Mark Gilbert

London

Columnist for @opinion. Based in London. Born in Liverpool. Citizen of the world. Precautionary accounts @scouseview.bsky.social @[email protected]

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Zocks Announces Strategic Partnership with Practifi to Enhance Wealth Management Workflows

4 weeks ago | ffnews.com | Lauren Towner |Mark Gilbert |Adrian Johnstone |Robert C. Gorman

Zocks, an innovative, privacy-first AI platform that turns client conversations into actionable data and insights, has announced a strategic partnership with Practifi, the leading CRM built for wealth management. This integration enables seamless two-way data synchronization between the platforms, allowing firms to leverage AI-powered insights while maintaining streamlined workflows and developing client relationships. Contacts, meeting notes, and tasks will now sync automatically between systems.
Make It or Break It: Why the First 60 Days of New Tech Adoption Are the Most Important

Jan 14, 2025 | advisorperspectives.com | Mark Gilbert

Financial services firms increasingly seek to augment and improve their service offerings with technology, especially AI-powered solutions. However, an often-overlooked element of vendor due diligence is the vendor's track record for successful onboarding and adoption. Although the right features are certainly key to realizing the benefits of a technology solution, a comprehensive and thoughtful onboarding process significantly impacts implementation and adoption – two critical success factors.
Bitcoin Is Not a Nothing, But Not a Something Either

Jan 7, 2025 | advisorperspectives.com | Mark Gilbert

A few weeks ago, a reader emailed to challenge what he described as our “cautionary, skeptical and net negative” stance on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's Not Nothing, But Not Something Either: Mark Gilbert

Jan 6, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Mark Gilbert

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Bitcoin's Not Nothing, But Not Something Either: Mark Gilbert

Jan 6, 2025 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Mark Gilbert

A few weeks ago, a reader emailed to challenge what he described as our “cautionary, skeptical and net negative” stance on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Is Not A Nothing, But Not A Something Either

Jan 6, 2025 | ndtvprofit.com | Mark Gilbert

In the case of the sun and the earth and which revolves around which, for example, it may seem to an earthbound observer that the star orbits the planet; a Martian, however, would swiftly ascertain the truth. A trader trying to work out the correct value of the 10-year Treasury can assay the US growth rate, its inflation outlook, the geopolitical outlook and the likely behavior of fellow investors — and a host of other factual influences — and decide whether to buy or sell at the current price.
Bitcoin’s Not a Nothing, But It’s Not a Something Either

Jan 6, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Mark Gilbert

The digital currency’s roaring success of late is undeniable. But it's still not money. A few weeks ago, a reader emailed to challenge what he described as our “cautionary, skeptical and net negative” stance on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Is Not a Nothing, But Not a Something Either

Jan 6, 2025 | flipboard.com | Mark Gilbert

7 hours agoAt CES 2025, Anker unveiled its first solar umbrella, designed to charge electronic devices — like coolers or phones — while outdoors. The new umbrella is part of Anker’s SOLIX lineup, which includes energy-efficient products like portable power stations and solar generators intended for powering …
Just Stop Oil’s Lengthy Jail Time Is a Bad Look for UK

Jul 23, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Matthew Brooker |Mark Gilbert

The prison sentences send an unfortunate message about the country’s tolerance for peaceful protests. Britain’s prisons are so full that the government plans to release thousands of inmates early — but you can always find a bit of extra space if you really need to. A court has jailed five Just Stop Oil activists for as long as five years, the stiffest sentences handed out to nonviolent demonstrators in modern times.
Keir Starmer, No. 10’s Ringo Starr, Needs a Two-Album Deal

Jul 7, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Mark Gilbert

The Labour leader should be planning for 10 years in power, not just five. Keir Starmer is Parliament’s Ringo Starr. He may not be the best drummer in the world, but he’s got the best band.