This summer, while you relax on the beach, or while you are commuting in and out of the City – pick up one of Fenergo’s recommended reads for financial executives and compliance officers.

Stay abreast of technological and regulatory challenges through a look at the past, present, and future of financial services. Enjoy!

Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How to Take It Back, By Oliver Bullough

Oliver Bullough investigates offshore banking, a concept that was introduced in 1962 by some bankers in London. Through the book you’ll meet the extremely wealthy, the thieves laundering through some of the poorest countries in the world and the activists working to bring an end to money laundering.

The Technology Trap, By Carl Benedikt Frey

Philosopher George Santayana said it best: 'Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.' This book is relevant to anyone exploring digitisation and AI and is wondering how this technology may affect his job. Many compliance officers are grappling with these issues at present.

Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption, By Ben Mezrich

Mezrich takes us through the life of Harvard students Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss who are identical twins, Olympic rowers, and were previously caught in legal struggles with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. These resulted in a $65-million-dollar settlement for the twins which they invested in a brand-new idea at the time: cryptocurrency. Follow along as their $65-million-dollar investment made them the first bitcoin billionaires.

Gresham's Law: The Life and World of Queen Elizabeth I's Banker, By John Guy

Sir Thomas Gresham the Elder was an English merchant and financier who acted on behalf of Elizabeth I, saving her from debt and allowing the country to prepare for the wars of religion that were raging throughout Europe. John Guy, a Tudor historian, recreates Thomas’s life and discovers a disturbing twist on his past relationships and his financial and moral decisions.
 
Boom: The Megadealers Behind the Irresistible Rise of the Contemporary Art Market, By Michael Shnayerson

Read about the art dealer 'boom' beginning in 1947, the devastating fall of the most renowned dealers and today’s Art Basel scene. It’s a story of betrayals, partnerships and the movement of money between the insanely wealthy. Compliance officers at wealth management firms are often very familiar with deals of this type.