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Blended Finance’s Second Act: The OECD Renews Guidance to Effectively Align Development Goals and Investment Returns
A decade after blended finance entered the global lexicon, the challenges it was meant to address have multiplied – and so has its relevance. Public budgets are tightening, debt levels are climbing, and political priorities are shifting inward. In this
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Europe’s Elite: Navigating the Continent’s Most Business-Friendly Nations
In the shifting currents of global commerce, Europe continues to project innovation, stability and opportunity. For companies seeking to expand, innovate or establish a foothold, identifying the most fertile ground is paramount. This year, as economic tides ebb and flow,
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Technology with a Human Touch: SegurCaixa Adeslas Reinforces Its Market Leadership through Innovation
SegurCaixa Adeslas strengthens its market dominance in Spain through a forward-looking strategy centred on digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and customer-focused prevention. In an era of rapid digital transformation, companies that successfully adapt their services to the shifting needs of society are
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Berenberg Investment Consulting: Innovation at the Heart of Institutional Advisory
With centuries of banking tradition, Berenberg continues to evolve, combining deep expertise with technological innovation. Under the leadership of Michael Kreibich, the bank’s Investment Consulting platform is redefining asset allocation and liability management for institutional and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Berenberg, one
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From Local Strength to Continental Success: BAWAG’s Steady Expansion in Europe
BAWAG Group has emerged as one of Europe’s most efficient and profitable banking institutions, founded on a clear ambition: to deliver transparent, accessible financial products and services. Since the launch of its transformation programme in 2012, BAWAG has remained committed
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Africa Enters an Age of Optimism
The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to assess the drivers of global uncertainty. In doing so, Africa must not be sidelined. Genuine engagement with the continent is essential as a matter
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Cube Labs: Transforming Scientific Discovery into Scalable Healthcare Innovation
Italy-based Cube Labs is redefining healthcare venture building by bridging the gap between academic research and global markets—delivering measurable social impact through an integrated, repeatable innovation model. Cube Labs S.p.A. is not just another player in the healthcare innovation space—it
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Filippo Surace: The Visionary Behind Italy’s Healthcare Venture Revolution
From surgeon to life sciences entrepreneur, Filippo Surace is charting a new course for healthcare innovation—one that connects academic brilliance with real-world impact. Filippo Surace is not your typical healthcare executive. A trained physiatrist, surgeon, and inventor, his path into
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Is the MBA Still Worth It? Weighing Value, ROI, and Leadership Impact
In an era of rapid disruption, does the traditional MBA still hold its weight? We explore the enduring value of business graduate degrees, examining their impact on career trajectories, earning potential, and leadership development. The Master of Business Administration has
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The Vanishing Vault: Has Digital Banking Closed More Than Just Branches?
As physical bank branches vanish from high streets across Europe and North America, the shift to digital banking offers speed and efficiency—but at what cost? CFI.co explores what’s been lost in the transition and whether a hybrid model can restore
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