Financial Security - FinSec Series

08/25/2026

https://thebftonline.com/article/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-the-naija-endurance-dividend-what-africa-s-oldest-banks-teach-us-about-institutional-resilience-financial-stability-and-sustainable-growth

08/17/2026

The first half of 2026 is shaping up as a historic milestone in global finance, with NASDAQ sitting at the intersection of technology, biotechnology and the emerging quantum revolution. But what does this transformation mean for investors, businesses and the future of global capital markets?

In the latest Financial Security (FinSec) Series, I explore how these forces are redefining Wall Street, and why understanding the shift now could be critical to navigating the opportunities and risks ahead.

The future of capital markets may already be unfolding.

👉 [Read the full article on today's B&FT](https://thebftonline.com/article/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-nasdaq-2026-the-dawn-of-a-new-capital-markets-era-as-technology-biotechnology-and-quantum-innovation-redefine-wall-street)

08/04/2026

https://thebftonline.com/article/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-africa-s-pension-crisis-how-pension-reform-and-personal-planning-can-secure-the-future-of-millions

07/17/2026

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1511487/quantum-artificial-intelligence-and-biotechnology.html

The First Half of 2026 Marks a Historic Milestone in Global Finance The first half of 2026 will be remembered as a defining chapter in the history of global capital markets, as the Nasdaq emerged as the epicenter of unprecedented innovation, investor confidence, and technological transformation .

07/13/2026

Lessons for inclusive African cities!

Kasoa (Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region) is rapidly transforming into one of Ghana’s most dynamic multicultural economic hubs, attracting people from every region and beyond through its strategic location, vibrant commercial activity, expanding real estate sector, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Once viewed mainly as a fast-growing suburb of Accra, Kasoa is now emerging as a center of trade, innovation, cultural diversity, and opportunity, with its youthful population driving business growth across multiple sectors.

As infrastructure development continues and investment opportunities expand, Kasoa is increasingly positioning itself as a key contributor to Ghana’s economic future and a model of how diversity can fuel sustainable growth and prosperity.

Across Africa, policymakers, urban planners, and development experts continue to search for practical models capable of accelerating economic growth while promoting social inclusion, entrepreneurship, and cultural integration .

06/22/2026

https://thebftonline.com/2026/06/22/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-when-the-world-sneezes-africa-catches-pneumonia/

05/12/2026

https://thebftonline.com/2026/05/11/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-blue-finance-2-0-as-a-catalyst-for-sustainable-finance-transformation/

Simply put:

Green finance = money used to protect the environment (forests, clean energy, climate)

Blue finance = money used to protect water and oceans (rivers, lakes, seas)

IFC rules = make sure both follow the same trusted global playbook

So, if investors already trust green bonds, they can trust blue bonds too, because they follow the same rules, transparency standards, and reporting requirements.

This alignment builds confidence, reduces risk, and encourages more investors to fund projects that protect oceans and water resources.

04/27/2026

https://thebftonline.com/2026/04/27/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-digital-armageddon-or-quantum-renaissance-how-ai-quantum-computing-and-hyper-connectivity-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-national-security-and/

04/20/2026

https://thebftonline.com/2026/04/20/financial-security-finsec-series-dr-philip-takyi-africas-single-market-will-thrive-only-with-efficient-cross-border-payments/

04/13/2026

https://thebftonline.com/2026/04/13/financial-security-finsec-series-with-dr-philip-takyi-cybersecurity-and-finance-in-a-24-hour-economy/