Ever heard of the International Institute for Finance?
No, neither had I until today.
It is not being paranoid or conspiratorial to acknowledge that the world is run by power elites. It is obvious to anyone who has studied politics or sociology. But it is important that we struggle to have more transparency over the existence of these elites and try all we can to make them more accountable.
One of these groups is the International Institute for Finance. To obtain some idea of its power and influence, read this article.