Small business owners must be ready for the real-time payment revolution in 2025, as instantly received payments can create more precise cash flows and improve satisfaction. Real-time payments are any account-to-account fund transfers that give the beneficiary of the transaction immediate access to the funds. This is because the payments are cleared and settled within […] The post Is Your Small Business Ready for the Real-Time Payment Revolution? appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

Peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms, where individuals can sell products and services to each other, like Etsy, Shopify, Vinted, and Airbnb, have changed people’s approaches to commerce. It’s never been easier to sell items, such as pre-owned clothes, or even rent out apartments in digital marketplaces like these. For retail and e-commerce businesses, P2P  platforms are a […] The post P2P platforms — the new goldmine for competitive business intelligence appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

Hedge funds thrived in an uncertain macroeconomic environment throughout a 2024 littered with general elections, geopolitical volatility, and pioneering tech innovations. Now, as we enter a 2025 set to be punctuated by the second term of Donald Trump, what lies ahead for US institutions?  According to hedge fund research firm PivotalPath, firms in 2024 averaged […] The post Markets in 2025: What Should Hedge Funds Expect? appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

Reimagine AI beyond cost-cutting. Ignite innovation, empower teams, and shape a future-ready business in the AI era Viewing GenAI as a simple add-on could leave your organization behind. This technology goes far beyond minor upgrades; it acts as a catalyst for new possibilities. Many companies insert AI into existing frameworks, preserving old methods that restrict its true impact. In reality, GenAI reshapes […] The post Stop Treating AI as a Simple Add-On appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

When I started my career in the investment industry, I used to read annual outlooks released by leading investment banks and asset managers with a delay of two to three months. It was much more exciting than reading science fiction: a fascinating flight of ideas on the part of analysts and strategists that had so […] The post The 2025 Stock Market Horoscope appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

Discover seven power moves that redefine strategy. Solve real problems, embrace change, and shape your future success You can read a hundred strategy books.You can attend every “executive masterclass” on the market. You can fill your notebook with neatly labeled frameworks. Yet you can still stumble into the same pitfalls if you treat strategy like a paint-by-numbers exercise. Common Mistakes […] The post Strategy Matters: Seven Power Moves That Will Redefine Your Journey appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

The real estate sector has always been a popular target for investors. Perhaps because it’s considered a low-risk investment compared to other favored options such as stocks, cryptocurrencies, or annuities. It seems that investors will keep showing their interest, as the real estate sector worldwide is expected to see an annual growth of 3.41% (CAGR […] The post Alternative Data—a Gold Mine for Real Estate Market Investors appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

AI is redefining work, robotics, and expert systems. Adapt now or risk falling behind in the race for innovation and relevance The Goldman Sachs article, What to Expect from AI in 2025, presents a stark warning to executives who cling to outdated paradigms. Should you continue to view AI as an optional feature, be prepared for […] The post If This Isn’t Your Wake-Up Call, What Is? AI in 2025 appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

In the era of pervasive technological dominance, Artificial Intelligence introduces new dimensions of unpredictability into our reality. Drawing inspiration from Tomasz Stawiszyński’s philosophy in “Powrót Fatum,” (Return of fate) which emphasizes the inevitability of certain forces in human life, one might consider how AI has become a modern equivalent of fate: a force created by humans yet […] The post The Unpredictability of AI: Between Fate and Philosophical Reflection appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more

What Lies Behind Trump’s Comfortable Victory In November 2024 American voters again voted for Trump. My conclusion was that either most voters were too ignorant by being dissatisfied with the current excellent state of affairs according to the mainstream media; or most voters were brainwashed by various alternative media outlets to believe that life was […] The post The Populist Perestroika: What Lies Behind and What Lies Ahead appeared first on DataDrivenInvestor ..read more