Author Archives: Alexandra Andhov

Democratizing of Free Markets’ Mission Failed

By Alexandra Andhov | February 22, 2021

The democratization of finance is the self-proclaimed noble cause that Robinhood1 is pursuing by enabling commission-free investing for everyone. However, recent events revealed that the old saying “if it’s free, you are the product,“ has been successfully implemented in the retail investment world. In this article, we cover the recent GameStop fiasco, Robinhood’s business model, and what it means for a modern retail investor. GameStop Fiasco It all started with GameStop (NYSE: GME), a US video game retailer,… Read More »

COVID-19 Market Protection: Close Down Stock Exchanges

By Alexandra Andhov | March 25, 2020

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Courtesy of Alexandra Andhov As COVID-19 continues to spread across continents, all economies begin to tremble and prepare for the worst. Companies, investors, and trading clients are turning to stock exchanges amid one of the most tumultuous periods in market history to borrow money, buy or sell assets, and limit losses in their holdings. Yet… Read More »

Fintech and Its Importance for the European Union

By Alexandra Andhov | November 12, 2018

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Courtesy of Alexandra Andhov Recent technological advancements have disrupted the financial sector by giving rise to new FinTech start-ups and simpler solutions for customers and investors. While these developments raise a number of legal, regulatory and policy issues, I believe that ultimately, FinTech will facilitate greater financial inclusion and cross-jurisdictional service offerings in the European… Read More »