Leading the Field in Services for the Indonesian Financial Market

IDClear — aka PT Kliring Penjaminan Efek Indonesia — was established in 1996 as a clearing and guarantee institution, or central counterparty (CCP), for the Indonesian capital market. Its vision is to become the leading clearing and guarantee institution known

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I, Robot (Ninja): A Pioneer of the Autonomous Space

Robots are here to stay, making life easier in many sectors — and Fetch Robotics founder Melonee Wise has been there from the start… Melonee Wise is a self-proclaimed “robot ninja”, and the nickname has caught on. Wise is a

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Think Big and Buckle-Up for a Fast-Paced, Pithy Memoir

Book Review: Kick Up Some Dust by Bernie Marcus The life and times of entrepreneur Bernie Marcus, and the message that yes, we can all make a difference.  Like a wild mustang in a corral, Bernie Marcus has certainly kicked

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Sri Lanka: Recovery, Redemption & Re-Birth

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s most resilient and experienced politician, was gifted his country’s presidency by his political opponents, just as his nation had been declared bankrupt. Although critics question his legitimacy to be Head of State as he lacks a

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Michael Scherb: Opportunities Galore in Mining for Those with Long Investment Horizons

“Look around and almost everything you see comes from mining.” For Michael Scherb, it was a lightbulb moment that the mining industry is where the supply and value chains start. That insight, though obvious once expressed, is still often overlooked,

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Appian Capital Advisory: Sustainability in Mining – Where the Energy Transition Starts

Although they bring many benefits, mining companies have long been criticised for their environmental practices. Despite its best efforts, the sector has had a less than spotless record of cleaning up after itself. Only recently have miners begun assessing their Read More

Nazca’s Backing is Driving Latin American Success Stories

Nazca takes investee companies through the gamut of development to create socially and environmentally efficient enterprises. Venture capital firm Nazca was founded with a clear purpose: to back bold entrepreneurs in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Nazca seeks out transformative, technology-enabled businesses

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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul: No Caprice, Simply Sadness…

Song, civil disobedience, heartache, sympathy for the oppressed: Aretha Franklin singer gave her all for her beliefs and her people. Soul legend Otis Redding, performing for an enthusiastic crowd just weeks before his death in 1967, stepped up to the

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Gender Holds Secrets for Effective Treatments

Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, co-founder and pro-bono CEO of the Women’s Brain Project, wins the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Switzerland 2022 for precision medicine. The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) is thrilled with CEO Antonella Santuccione Chadha’s victory in

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The World is Too Complex to Become Lazy — and Challenges Bring Chances

Bedrock Group partner David Joory focuses on investment management. Here he discusses his daily motivation. Investment management is a challenge for any company. At Bedrock Group, we always keep a finger on the pulse because the world is too complex

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