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Wall Street Checkmate: The Intriguing Story of Chess Expertise and Business
High-level finance is a combat zone, and every choice can make or break a career. Move carefully… Can the strategies learned on the chessboard provide an advantage in the boardroom? This question motivated a Wall Street hedge fund to seek
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Otaviano Canuto on Aging and the Immigration Conundrum: A Demographic Dilemma
Across the globe, populations are aging as declining fertility rates and increased longevity reshape demographic landscapes. While longer life expectancy is a testament to medical and public health advancements, the persistent decline in birth rates presents an economic challenge of
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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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David Ogilvy, the Original Mad Man: The Man Who Sold Selling
He revolutionised advertising with intelligent, witty campaigns and a deep respect for the consumer. David Ogilvy, often called the “Father of Advertising”, redefined the industry with a sharp eye for creativity, a respect for the audience, and a talent for
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A Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the oil that has long been the backbone of its economy, the Kingdom recently announced a massive mineral exploration project valued at $100 billion. This
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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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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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