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Back to homepageRolex vs Watch Flippers: How Certified Pre-Owned Became a Weapon of Pricing Power
Rolex has finally confronted the watch flipper economy — not by flooding the market or cutting prices, but by tightening control over trust in a resale ecosystem awash with counterfeits and speculation. The brand’s Certified Pre-Owned programme has become less
Read MoreThe Silent Giants: The Critical Role of SMEs in the Global Future
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are more than just business units operating in the shadow of large corporations—they are the beating heart of national economies. In every region of the world, from dense cities to remote rural communities, SMEs fuel
Read MoreNavigating Complexity: How The Access Bank UK Limited Delivers Unmatched Trade Finance Solutions
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global trade, businesses face pressures that can disrupt even the most carefully planned transactions. Currency volatility, shifting regulations, supply chain disruptions and liquidity gaps increasingly define the international marketplace. During these moments of uncertainty,
Read MoreA Handbag’s World: How Hermès Handbags Became Blue-Chip Assets
A new kind of currency has emerged in high finance—soft to the touch, exquisitely crafted and wrapped in mystique. The iconic Hermès handbags, notably the fabled Birkin and Kelly, have transcended mere accessory status to become an asset class in
Read MoreClifford M Gross: From Lab to Leadership — Steering Tekcapital’s Commercialisation Engine
Since founding and leading three publicly listed companies and co-founding numerous other high-growth ventures, Dr Clifford M Gross now drives Tekcapital plc as CEO. His rare blend of academic, inventor and investor experience has shaped Tekcapital’s strategy: converting university research
Read MoreTekcapital: Building Companies That Change Lives — And Create Value for Shareholders
Tekcapital has honed a differentiated model for discovering university inventions, turning them into real businesses, and listing them on major markets. With a near-term push into GenAI ventures and a clear intent to return capital via special dividends, the company’s
Read MoreBuilding with Passion: How Heike Arbter Shaped Raiffeisen’s Certificates Franchise
As Head of Raiffeisen Certificates, Heike Arbter has spent two decades building one of Europe’s most respected structured products franchises. Her leadership philosophy — rooted in passion, prudence, and precision — continues to guide Raiffeisen’s evolution in a dynamic market.
Read MoreRaiffeisen Certificates: Two Decades of Passion, Precision and Purpose
Built on passion, guided by prudence, and sustained through innovation, Raiffeisen Certificates has become one of Central Europe’s most trusted names in structured investments. Over two decades, the franchise has grown into a hallmark of integrity and reliability, driven by
Read MoreBlended 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
Read MoreEurope’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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