All articles by Joe Pickard

Joe Pickard

Joe is Group Editor for The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin. You can reach him at joe.pickard@globaldata.com

Reflections in 2025

The past year saw private markets move from the margins to the mainstream. Wealth management clients are increasing allocations to private credit, infrastructure and sustainable assets, writes Tangwena Nelson

The Market Is Not Ready for 2026: Liquidity Depth Is Shrinking While Complexity Explodes

Markets appear stable yet they’re becoming more brittle, writes Gracey Chen

The Shape of Finance in 2026: How AI, ESG, and Global Risk Are Redefining Banking and Investment Strategy

In addition to becoming an investment target, the crypto industry is increasingly becoming a core of modern technology, writes Julia Khandoshko

Retail investors push private markets into the age of deep data

“In contrast to traditional private investors, retail clients engaging with alternative products demand a higher level of transparency.”