top of page


#49 Capital Markets & AI: Ronan Donohue on the Next Financial Wave
In this episode Ronan Donohue, a 30-year bond market veteran and founder of Q4 Capital Advisors, discusses how capital markets are being reshaped by data analytics, AI and digital securities.
Feb 26


Credit Suisse AT1 bonds: Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court ruling
A few observations on the ruling this week from Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court concerning the wipe out of c. SFr16.5bn Credit Suisse AT1 securities
Nov 12, 2025


Capital Pioneer Digital Assets Summit 2025
Many thanks to Elizabeth Pfeuti and Capital Pioneer for inviting me to speak at the Digital Assets Summit this week. I believe it’s an imperative to get out and meet in person others facing the same evolution in finance, albeit from a range of different perspectives. Thanks also to my fellow panellists Mizuho Tanaka and Pavan K. for their contributions on the origination side of capital markets. Preparing for impending change in any ecosystem always leaves me with
Nov 3, 2025


Announcement: Strategic collaboration with London-based Calimere Point
Calimere is an established leader in data analytics with expertise spanning complex risk management...
Jun 24, 2025


Keep Pace and Carry On
It is with both amazement and a hint of latent jealousy that I witness the routine automation of tasks that kept me late in the office...
Jun 23, 2025


Progress in AI: too slow or not yet on show?
One of the questions I am most asked about gen-AI and advances in tech more generally is ‘when’?
Jun 23, 2025


Letters to the Editor, January 7th: on blaming citizens for planning delays, and the Occupied Territories Bill
My letter published in the Irish Times yesterday relating to Ireland’s economic woes in the 1980s and denouncing an emerging revisionist...
Jan 13, 2025


Exploring insurance's AI future
In this episode of "At the Forefront", Q4 Capital Advisors ' Ronan Donohue returns to the podcast to discuss the benefits of AI for...
Jan 13, 2025


Transforming the old world of banking
Continuing discussions on banking's evolution, Ronan chatted with Sam Belden on the At the Forefront podcast.
Jul 25, 2024


FinTech Newscast podcast
Great insights on the risks and opportunities of tech and GenAI in banking and what happened at SVB.
Jul 25, 2024


Copycat Banking Sites & Blockchain
Ronan engaged in insightful discussion on The Fintech Times podcast about copycat banking sites and blockchain's insurance impact.
Jul 25, 2024


Small tweaks, big difference: staying ahead in the age of AI
A CEO’s guide to surviving the AI revolution Read more
Jul 25, 2024


Reflections on AI Governance: Insights Post-Davos
After Davos, I thought it worthwhile to review some of the messaging on AI emerging from prominent speakers. The sheer volume of AI...
Jul 25, 2024


The latest hot new job:AI Prompt Engineers
I came across this article from Bernard Marr, which seems quite prescient given it was written in May...
Jul 25, 2024


How AI Is Disrupting Our Industry, and What We Can Do About It
An Interview With Authority Magazine
Jul 25, 2024


Artificial intelligence is coming for politicians
The use for artificial intelligence (AI) in the fabric of our economy and society is rapidly expanding.
Jul 25, 2024


The Anti-ESG lobby: A speed bump on the road to sustainable investment, not a roadblock
FinTech Global recently explored whether there is enough accountability and transparency related to ESG
Jul 25, 2024
Let’s Work Together
bottom of page
