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Get NEDs, Get Ahead: These People are Important for Your Business
Companies across industries are recognising the value that NEDs — non-executive directors — bring to their boards. NEDs: do we need them? Yes, say the stats, and the experts: Non-executive directors help to drive growth and long-term sustainability. It was
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New Wealth Wave: How the Rich Are Getting Richer — and Younger
The number of ultra-wealthy individuals is increasing, and their average age is dropping. Why, and how? From the heads of established firms to enterprising “cryptobros” making their presence felt, income levels are rising like a king tide. There’s a shift
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Wall Street Checkmate: The Intriguing Story of Chess Expertise and Business
High-level finance is a combat zone, and every choice can make or break a career. Move carefully… Can the strategies learned on the chessboard provide an advantage in the boardroom? This question motivated a Wall Street hedge fund to seek
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Secondaries Soar: Private Equity’s Secondary Market
A once-niche market is booming, thanks to shifting needs, greater liquidity demands, and a growing appetite for investments. The private equity secondary market, once a tiny segment of the investment world, is experiencing a tremendous spike in activity. It allows
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Lancaster University Spinout Secures Funding to Advance Healthcare Diagnostics
Lancaster University spin out CCI Photonics has secured significant funding to develop its diagnostic technology, which aims to improve healthcare outcomes. This groundbreaking technology uses AI to detect infectious diseases and determine patients’ antibiotic susceptibilities in under 15 minutes. The
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The Restaurant Industry: A Recipe for Disaster or Resilience?
The High-Stakes Business of Running a Restaurant The dream of opening a restaurant is one shared by many, but the reality is far less romantic. The industry is known for its high failure rate, with nearly 60% of new restaurants
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Long Road to Autonomy: Will Self-Driving Cars Rule the Road?
Isn’t owning a car all about freedom and individuality? A surprising number of people seem more drawn by convenience and safety factors. Consider a future where commuting is stress-free, traffic accidents are virtually a thing of the past, and mobility
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The AI Economy Demands Leadership: Why Every C-Suite Needs a Chief AI Officer
By 2025, 35% of large organizations will have a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) reporting directly to the CEO or COO (Gartner). Leadership—not technology—will determine the winners and losers in the AI economy. While AI promises unprecedented gains in productivity and
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Empowering Traders Globally: The XM Approach to Achieving Comprehensive Trading Excellence
In the competitive world of online trading, XM stands out as a trusted, multi-regulated broker dedicated to innovation, client satisfaction, and education. Since entering the trading scene close to 15 years ago, XM has grown into a global leader with
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NJMPF: Empowering Financial Literacy & Exemplary Leadership
The KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension / Provident Fund (NJMPF) has solidified its status as a leader in the retirement fund industry, earning recognition as Financial Literacy Champion and Best Fund Leadership by CFI.co. These awards highlight the Fund’s unwavering dedication
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