Age Diversity on Corporate Boards — is it a Case of Old Fogeys vs Upstarts?

Diversity and inclusion are topics of our time in discussions about corporate governance. There’s been significant progress in gender and racial diversity on boards, but age remains a relatively unexplored frontier. It’s an important issue, with regional variations, potential benefits,

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Türkiye in the Economic Spotlight: Globalturk Capital Keeps the Focus on the Country’s Growing Status

A growing body of international luminaries, government ministers and experts are taking note of Türkiye’s rise in international economic affairs.  Globalturk Capital has been promoting Türkiye as an FDI destination since it was founded by Barış Öney in 2011.  The company

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Friendly by Name, Supportive and Creative by Nature: This Mutual is True to its Mission and Core Values

Scottish Friendly’s commitment remains firmly on helping its customers achieve optimal financial outcomes. Scottish Friendly remains resolute in its commitment to serving and supporting its customers and their families, whatever the future holds. The organisations status as a mutual means

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Paris-based Powerhouse Île-de-France: Leading the Way for Local Authorities

The region’s president, Valérie Pécresse, is gunning for nothing less than 100 percent when it comes to sustainable debt. Île-de-France Region is one of Europe’s leading local authorities, powered by economic dynamism and innovation. With a GDP of €764bn in

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Norvestor: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Private Equity Transformation

The Green Transition is unstoppable and unavoidable; this Nordic company embraces the challenges. Private equity firms are crucial to future-proofing SMEs and developing sustainable business models for the worthy Green Transition movement. Nordic firm Norvestor has proven the worth of

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Samarkand: History, Culture, and the Jewel of the ‘New Uzbekistan’

CFI.co in conversation with Uzbekistan entrepreneur and philanthropist Bakhtiyor Fazilov, who sees rich promise in tourism. A fresh and progressive government, led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is forging ahead with the development of a “new Uzbekistan”. Just eight years after

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Hands-on, Dedicated to Excellence, Driven by Inclusion and Diversity: Meet the Head of Scottish Friendly

This CEO is fulfilling the aspiration for his mutual to become a leader in the UK insurance sector. Scottish Friendly chief executive Stephen McGee’s ambition is “to create a world-class working environment” — one which is open, inclusive, collegiate, and

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Accenture: Embracing Cloud Based Operating Models

Five Actions for Organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)—the Middle East’s largest economy—has embarked on the cloud adoption journey later in comparison to other economies in the region. However, they have a historic

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EY Argentina: New Tax Bill for Argentina’s Congress to ‘Incentivise FDI’

Milei’s new administration considers the realities of reforming a troubled economy. When Right-wing economist Javier Milei took over Argentina’s presidency, he also took on the challenge of transforming a country in the grip of severe economic challenges. The international business

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Big Issue Invest Restaurant Project Brings Hope and Employment to People Sleeping Rough in London

Major financial boost for world’s first fine-dining restaurant to be staffed by homeless people.  A six-figure investment from Big Issue Invest is helping to kick-start a social initiative giving homeless people employment at a fine-dining restaurant. The staff at Home

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