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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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Banks and Work-Life Balance: A Step in the Right Direction

How BNY Mellon’s Recharge Period Sets a New Benchmark for Employee Well-Being The finance industry and work-life balance have long been uneasy bedfellows. Despite periodic efforts by banks to improve working conditions, many employees remain sceptical, often dismissing these initiatives

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From Pharmacy Giant to Turnaround Target: Can Sycamore Partners Revive Walgreens?

In its prime, Walgreens was a towering force in the pharmacy and retail sectors. By 2015, the company’s valuation soared past $100bn, reflecting its dominance in the U.S. pharmacy market and growing international ambitions. Fast forward to today, and Walgreens’

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North America’s Bold New Frontier: Silicon Valley’s Impact and Beyond

Technology will continue to revolutionise North America, with implications for the world economy. The North American continent, famous for its technical prowess and entrepreneurial zeal, is a global beacon of innovation. While Silicon Valley remains the epicentre of this creative

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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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Telegram Lives: Pavel Durov in Trouble but Refuses to Back Down

Russian-born activist and proponent of individual freedom in hot water, but defiant. Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, is a man cloaked in both admiration and controversy. His creation has emerged as a haven for free speech and privacy — but

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Otaviano Canuto: The US Elections Will Have Global Economic Impact

On Tuesday, US voters will decide who will control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and their respective parties differ significantly on key economic policies that will affect not only the U.S.

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Barrow Hanley: Insights from a Global Value Investing Leader

Cory Martin, CEO of Barrow Hanley Global Investors, reflects on the firm’s growth, its value investing philosophy, and how technology and ESG considerations are shaping the future of asset management. Cory Martin’s Journey at Barrow Hanley As the CEO of Barrow

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