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The Washington Post: Most Innovative News Outlet Global 2020

Founded in 1877, the Post has won 69 Pulitzer prizes, just trailing behind the New York Times. In 1950, the term McCarthyism was first coined in an unfavourable Post editorial cartoon. In the late 60s, Editor-in-chief Ben Bradlee encouraged the

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DeepMind: Most Innovative AI Research Team Global 2020

Working closely with Google, and acquired by Alphabet Inc. in 2015, DeepMind believes that many fundamental scientific questions, can be answered through the problem-solving systems of artificial general intelligence. The DeepMind research team, in collaboration with Moorfields Eye Hospital, has

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Amazon: Most Disruptive Retail Operations Global 2020

In Lockdown 2020, one of our most frequent visitors has been the delivery man for serial innovator Amazon. And we are pleased to see him: usually in good time, with the products we ordered and on the understanding that if

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BVI Finance: Best Offshore Financial Services Provider Global 2020

With over 350,000 active companies on its register, BVI Finance represents the financial services industry of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The platform promotes the Caribbean archipelago globally through trade events and conferences, amongst others. Enjoying a solid and long-standing

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Manulife Investment Management: Best ESG Team, Investment Management North America 2020

Headquartered in Toronto, Manulife Investment Management deploys 525 investment professionals across 17 locations in support of clients’ financial and ESG goals. It is the global wealth and asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation, drawing on a 130-year heritage of

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Pavilion Global Markets: Best Global Portfolio Strategy Team North America 2020

Pavilion Global Markets (PGM) traces its origins to 1968 and has an unchanged goal: to deliver best execution trading to its institutional clients. In 2020, the Canadian firm’s service suite includes equity execution, transition management and global macro research. The

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York University: Best Community Impact Research University Canada 2020

Founded in Toronto in 1959, York University maintains high standards as a purpose-driven educational institution with a transparent governance structure committed to social justice committed to the public good. Academic and business dealings are divided between the university’s senate and

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Reorg: Best Distressed Debt Intelligence Global 2020

Reorg founder and CEO Kent Collier started a blog in 2009 that led to the genesis of the business. Before launching Reorg, Collier worked as a research analyst with a specialisation in high yield distressed debt and special situations. He

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Abbott Capital Management: Best Private Equity Portfolio Manager United States 2020

Abbott Capital Management has earned a reputation as a trusted partner of institutional investors, and a skilled manager of private equity portfolios. Founded in 1986, the firm provides value-added services for the construction and management of high-conviction private equity portfolios.

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Umpqua Bank: Best Community Bank USA 2020

It’s the go-to bank with an app to fit – aptly and fittingly called ‘Go-To Banking.’ Oregon’s Umpqua Bank provides a highly personal banking experience for both consumers and businesses. The bank makes headlines, and differentiates itself, with a uniquely

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