Revolut's Human Cost

At look at the human toll of the fintech's frenetic growth, by the world's most renowned tech publication. – Wired / February 28 

How to Reward a CEO

Three decades ago, a professor proposed paying CEOs according to what their company's stock did. Was he wrong? – Institutional Investor / February 27 

Zombie Firms, Weak Banks and Depressed Restructuring in Europe

This paper explores the connection between zombie firms (firms that would typically exit in a competitive market) and bank health and the consequences for productivity in  Europe. – February 25 / Working Paper Series

Do's and Don'ts of Watch Collecting

What to look out for if you're starting out collecting timepieces (hint: skip the Instagram advice) – February 22 / Bloomberg

UBS Chomps Where Rivals Nibble

The Swiss bank dives headlong into the Chinese market. Will the bet pay off? – February 20 / Institutional Investor

Accidents with Autonomous Cars

How will insurers make money when self-driving vehicles wipe out the overwhelming majority of road accidents? – February 19 / Bloomberg

Peter Thiel's Family Office Woes

One part of the Paypal billionaire's investment empire is reportedly foundering. – February 18 / Recode

The Pitfalls of Inheriting

Some heirs and heiresses work day jobs, but beat themselves up deciding what to do with their family's wealth on the side. – February 15 / Barron's 

Tech Titan Trounced

How can a city to say «no» to 25,000 new jobs and $2.5 billion in investment? This one did. – February 15 / The Verge

Mountaintop Hideaway?

Extra bonus cash this year? From Aspen to St. Moritz, ski chalets are experiencing a buyer's market. – February 9 / Bloomberg

Jeff Bezos Calls the Bluff

What does the world's richest man do when a trashy tabloid threatens to publish an explicit dick pic and other compromising pictures? – February 7 / The Verge

Investment Banking Meets Valentine's Day

Trounce your romantic competition, save the jewelry for major screw-ups, and use Valentine's Day to impress prospective future girlfriends: The man behind Goldman Sachs' elevator account unveils the Wall Street guide to the most romantic day of the year. – February 5 / Medium

Kids, Art, and Yachts Don't Mix

You thought your kids were hard to handle? These rich kids ruined a million-dollar piece of fine art during a yacht vacation – all before breakfast. – February 2 / The Guardian

Credit Suisse's Philosopher-Investor

A rare in-depth interview with the world's largest sovereign wealth fund – a nearly 5 percent shareholder in Credit Suisse reveals a philosophical side. – February 2 / Bloomberg