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Back to homepageThe Booming Second-Hand Economy: Platforms Like Wallapop and Vinted Transforming Markets
The second-hand economy is no longer a niche. It’s a booming global industry reshaping the way we shop, think about value, and approach sustainability. With platforms like Wallapop and Vinted, second-hand marketplaces are driving this transformation while achieving multi-billion-pound valuations.
Read MoreNorth 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
Read MorePloughing a Determined Path to Lead the Field in Financial Sector
MD and CEO of Nigeria’s Jaiz Bank Haruna Musa has many strings to his bow — and many accolades for his prowess. Nigerian pioneer non-interest financial institution Jaiz Bank Plc has been providing services to individuals, corporate and government entities
Read MoreDriving 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
Read MoreLaying Foundations for Renewed Growth — and a Secure Future
Health insurance is undergoing a ‘moment’ in Spain, and one dynamic company has its finger on the pulse. The health insurance has continuously expanded in Spain since 2012 — and is responsible for more than a quarter of the nation’s
Read MoreOnline Shopping or Selling? Just be Careful Out There…
Ruses and tricks to separate the gullible from their hard-earned cash are many and cunning. Here are some tips to stay safe. When it comes to online shopping, it’s not just customers who fall victim to scams. Businesses and sellers
Read MoreHigh Street Icon Pulled Itself Up by its Own Bootstraps But Tough Times are Coming
Humble beginnings, immense success, and modern challenges for Boots UK. In 1849, in the heart of Nottingham, a small herbalist shop opened its doors for the first time. Few could have predicted that it would grow into one of Britain’s
Read MoreCornelius 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
Read MoreAfrica Leapfrogging Challenges with its Mobile Solutions Boom
From fintech payment systems to drone-delivery of medical services, the continent is on a roll. Africa is embracing innovation continent-wide to address its particular set of issues and challenges. From infrastructure constraints and financial inclusion gaps to healthcare accessibility and
Read MoreFrom Barter to Blockchain: Banking Through the Ages
From trading seashells to investing in crypto, our relationship with money and financial institutions has seen some serious changes… For millennia, money in its various forms has been the lifeblood of human civilisation. From barter systems to sophisticated digital networks,
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