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The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations
With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has the intellectual capital and policy ambition to stake a serious claim in the global artificial intelligence race. Yet despite the bold rhetoric, its leadership aspirations
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The iRenaissance: How Apple Went from Near-Death to World Domination
In the late 1990s, Apple was teetering on the brink of collapse. A decade later, it was the most valuable company in the world. This is the story of how Steve Jobs’ vision, Tim Cook’s operational brilliance, and Jonathan Ive’s
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A JUUL of an Idea… That May Have Got Most of it Wrong
Vaping is big business, and few companies have seen the spectacular growth — and subsequent decline — as JUUL Labs. In just a few years after its 2015 launch, JUUL took a sizable chunk of the “e-cig” market. The company
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Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity
Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain, with over €2bn deployed across multiple funds. Since its founding in 2010, the firm has developed a systematic and replicable investment approach, known as the
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The Midas Touch, or Not So Much? The Mythical Metal vs Shares
Gold is the age-old standard that once underpinned our modern currencies; what value does it have in physical form? In times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical turbulence, gold traditionally serves as an icon of stability. The weighty precious metal has
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From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia
Mission to Close the Protection Gap Headquartered in Hong Kong, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”) continues to solidify its position as a dedicated global reinsurer focused on serving the evolving needs of insurers in Emerging Asia. Offering Property and
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Sustainable Investment in the Dominican Republic: Driving Economic Development in the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic has emerged as a regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) within Central America and the Caribbean. Over the years, it has become a magnet for major projects across critical sectors, notably tourism, energy, and infrastructure.
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Lee Clow: The Enigma of Cool
He’s the laid-back surfer who redefined advertising, the enigmatic visionary behind Apple’s “1984” and “Think Different” campaigns, and an enduring symbol of West Coast creativity. This is the story of Lee Clow, a man whose influence on modern culture transcends
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Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy
Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week, the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan (BoJ), Bank of England (BoE), People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and Sweden’s Riksbank all announced they would
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“Mad Men”: A Retrospect – The Men, The Women, and the Martini-Soaked Magic of Madison Avenue
“Mad Men”, the award-winning AMC drama, wasn’t just television; it was a cultural phenomenon. More than a decade after its finale, the series remains a towering achievement in storytelling and visual artistry, praised for its stylish portrayal of the 1960s
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