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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Russian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement

Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since 2022, allowed Russian oil and gas to continue flowing to European markets. By choosing not to renew the deal, Kyiv has cut off a

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Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success

Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his guidance, the group has flourished as a top player in banking and insurance, all while remaining firmly rooted in his values-driven leadership. A Transformative

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Driving Change: Empowering Inclusion and Innovation at Boursa Kuwait

At Boursa Kuwait, inclusion, diversity, and innovation drive the mission to transform Kuwait’s capital markets into a platform for opportunity, empowerment, and resilience. At Boursa Kuwait, we see markets as more than just numbers and charts. They are dynamic platforms

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Cornelius Vanderbilt: The ‘Commodore’ Who Steamed Straight Ahead to Glory

In the annals of American corporate history, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a true legend: a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures of the 19th Century. Known as “the Commodore” for

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Forging Fitness, Dissolving Boundaries: Give CrossFit a Try Sometime Soon

Unlocking the transformative power of functional fitness can be fun as well as beneficial for wellbeing.  CrossFit has become an enthralling force for fitness fanatics with its blend of functional movements, high-intensity exercises, and a community spirit. It can improve

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Technology Giants and the Emerging Disruptors: Asia Pacific’s Powerhouse

The region is now regarded as the global epicentre of innovation. The Asia Pacific region, home to both established tech giants and a new insurge of start-ups, is experiencing a technological revolution that is changing sectors, transforming cultures, and driving

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Canada’s Spirit of Innovation: A Tradition of Entrepreneurship

Canadians have long pushed boundaries, earning a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. That spirit is still alive… A pioneering tradition is ingrained in Canadian culture, education — and even government policy. Canadians are known for ingenuity, perseverance, and a willingness

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Which European Countries are the Most Active Online?

The Netherlands leads the field with a score of 9.01 – or 99.27 percent of residents – regularly using the Internet.  SEO agency Digital Climax analysed data from Eurostat to compare the percentages of individuals engaged in six categories of

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Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising a mix of established tech powerhouses and rapidly expanding economies, it is shaping the global start-up scene with its blend of ambition, government support,

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