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The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations
With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the intellectual capital and policy ambition to stake a serious claim in the global artificial intelligence race. Yet despite the bold rhetoric, its leadership aspirations
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Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity
Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain, with over €2bn deployed across multiple funds. Since its founding in 2010, the firm has developed a systematic and replicable investment approach, known as the
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Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy
Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week, the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan (BoJ), Bank of England (BoE), People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and Sweden’s Riksbank all announced they would
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Natia Turnava’s Appointment as Governor of Georgia’s Central Bank: A Strategic Play for Stability and Investor Confidence
Georgia’s recent appointment of Natia Turnava as Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) signals a clear commitment to policy continuity and financial stability. A seasoned economist with extensive experience in both government and the private sector, Turnava steps
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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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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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Why Coffee and Chocolate Prices Are Heating Up in 2025
If you’re a fan of mocha lattes or indulgent chocolate treats, 2025 might be a challenging year for your wallet. Coffee and cocoa, the commodities behind these beloved staples, have dominated the markets as two of the fastest-rising commodities for
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Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks
Financial services are adapting to better serve SMEs, but a gap remains between what banks offer and what these businesses truly need. Financial services are particularly susceptible to fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions, as starkly illustrated by the 2008 financial crisis
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Boutiques Bet Big on 2025: Talent Wars and the Push for Revenue
The investment banking sector is gearing up for what could be a transformative year in 2025. Following a year of buoyant markets and unexpected resilience in dealmaking, Wall Street firms, particularly boutiques, are positioning themselves for a high-stakes rebound. With
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Franchises: The Strategic Sweet Spot for Private Equity
Why private equity firms are betting big on the scalability and resilience of franchise models. Amid the turbulence of recent global economic events—from interest rate volatility to shifting investor sentiment in equity markets—a quieter yet significant trend has emerged in
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