Author: Swati Kamble

In 2025, a three-day outage at Barclays served as a stark reminder of how dependent financial institutions have become on complex, fragile systems. The failure, which was traced back to legacy infrastructure, left millions unable to access basic services and cost the bank millions in compensation. Similar disruptions have become increasingly common across the sector, underscoring a deepening vulnerability at the heart of digital finance.

Donald Trump’s push to scrap the capital gains tax raises deeper questions about fairness, wealth, and society’s future.

Imagine a world where wealth grows untaxed – not just lightly taxed but completely untouched by the government’s hand. No matter how many millions – or billions – you make from the sale of stocks, property, or private equity, none of it is shared back with society. That world may not be far off if Donald Trump follows through on what’s fast becoming one of his most provocative promises: to eliminate capital gains tax entirely from 2025.

Financial markets thrive on diversification. Investors spread risk across asset classes, sectors, and geographies to avoid overexposure to any single failure. It’s an ironclad principle; too much concentration increases vulnerability.