Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Trust's Fragile Fabric

Trust's Fragile Fabric

The recent allegations against Bankim Brahmbhatt, the Indian-origin CEO accused of a staggering $500 million scam that duped BlackRock, have captured my attention deeply Who is Bankim Brahmbhatt? Indian-origin CEO accused of $500m scam at BlackRock. It's a stark reminder of the immense trust we place in individuals within our financial systems and the profound implications when that trust is allegedly betrayed.

Reflecting on my own work, this incident resonates with a long-standing concern I've had about the ethics of value creation and its distribution, especially within complex digital and financial ecosystems. Years ago, I explored the very mechanisms of value creation and revenue models, particularly for start-up web sites Revenue Model for Start-Up Web Sites. My focus was on how digital platforms could generate income ethically and sustainably. The contrast here is stark: while I advocated for fair and transparent models, this incident speaks to the potential for systemic abuse when oversight falters.

My ongoing advocacy for users to monetize their own personal data, as I've discussed in blogs like Gadkariji Proves My Point…, stems from a belief in equitable distribution of wealth generated from digital assets. The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context. This isn't just about individual data, but about the broader principle of ensuring that value created within a system benefits all legitimate stakeholders, rather than being siphoned off through illicit means.

The discussions around regulating tech giants and ensuring fair content monetization, as highlighted in Fine Line Between Self-Regulation and… and Awaiting Govt Action on Monetization of…, further underscore this point. Whether it's data or financial transactions, robust frameworks are crucial to prevent exploitation and maintain integrity.

Such allegations deeply impact the global perception of the financial industry and, regrettably, can cast a shadow on individuals of Indian origin striving for success worldwide. It emphasizes the critical need for unwavering ethical conduct and stringent oversight in all spheres, reminding us that integrity is the bedrock of any successful enterprise.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai

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