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Ric Traynor: A Haven of Last Resort for Distressed Businesses

It is, perhaps, the ultimate countercyclical business: corporate recovery. The UK’s leading independent business rescue and restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor (LSE: BEG) usually fares rather well when others don’t. However, co-founder and executive chairman Ric Traynor’s (60) job is to

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Ferrexpo: Heightened ESG Focus Taking Mining Company to New Level

London-listed Ferrexpo PLC looking to bring its environmental credentials to the forefront of its corporate strategy. Ferrexpo has been premium listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2007 and has been a member of the FTSE 250 Index of Companies

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John Häfelfinger, CEO of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB): Finding Strength and Promise by Planning for the Long Term

John Häfelfinger, CEO of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB), talks to CFI.co about the opportunities afforded by sustainable finance. BLKB positions itself as a future-orientated bank and was ranked Best Bank in Switzerland by Forbes in 2019, and Best Regional Sustainability Bank

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Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon: Outspoken, Ambitious, and Smart

He is the archetypal Davos Man and, as such, no stranger to controversy – or grand visions. What makes Jamie Dimon endearing is his eagerness to go out on the proverbial limb with bold statements that, at times, bespeak of

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CEO of McKinsey Spain and Portugal: Alejandro Beltrán — Pandemic Accelerates Changes Already Underway

He spends his days on the phone with executives of corporations from across the economic spectrum: listening more than talking. Alejandro Beltrán, CEO of McKinsey Iberia, has an insatiable appetite for information. He keeps his finger on the pulse of

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Richard Teng: Propelling ADGM’s Status as Leader in Progressive Technologies

The Chief Executive of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Richard Teng, began his career with the international financial centre in 2015. He was instrumental in the launch of ADGM that same year, and prior to

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Johan Marthinus – Absa Bank Seychelles: A Pioneering Force Changing the Financial Landscape

Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Formerly known as Barclays Bank (Seychelles) Limited, the Bank has operated in Seychelles for over 60

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Bank One Ltd: From Africa, for Africa, with a Wealth of Regional Understanding

In its 12 years of existence, Mauritian-based Bank One has built a strong reputation — regionally, and way beyond its borders. Leveraging the strength of a highly qualified team with decades of combined African experience, Bank One has firmly established

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UBX: Exponential Opportunities for Businesses and People through Digital Transformation

In 2018, two years after taking the bold step to digital transformation, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) spun off its fintech and corporate venture capital arm: UBX. UBX Philippines is predicated on a future where financial services are invisible,

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Preparing Big Blue for a Quantum Leap

Frustrated by the limitations of ‘regular’ programming, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is looking for a breakthrough in quantum computing. He expects Moore’s Law to work its magic before long and usher in a new era that may see processing speeds

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