Johan Thijs: Proud, Profitable and Prepared for Anything – KBC Weathers the Storm

“In March 2020, Covid knocked on the door,” recalls KBC Group CEO Johan Thijs. “We went into crisis mode.” Belgium…

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Laura Penna: Pandemic Shines a Light on Plight of Disadvantaged Communities — and Bolsters Social Impact Investment

UniCredit continues to focus on financial inclusion and positive social impact. The pandemic has put the spotlight on social issues,…

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Permanent Output Losses from the Pandemic

In the World Economic Outlook, published October 12, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly lowered its forecast for global economic…

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Aibek Kaiyp: Jusan Bank’s CEO Champions Change, Hits New Heights in Service Provision

First Heartland Jusan Bank, one of the largest banks in Kazakhstan, is developing its ecosystem to go beyond traditional services.…

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From the Black Plague to the Covid Crisis, Quarantine has Affected Maritime Trade

An overly familiar term in the 2020s, “quarantine”, dates from the 14th Century and is derived from quarantena — Italian…

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Why Even the Most Profit Centered Businesses Should Care About ESG Issues

Investors and corporations that do not have an explicit mandate to manage social or environmental issues still have an implicit…

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Elaine Yan Ling Ng: Designer Egged-on by Nature’s Potential for Unique Beauty

The design world often looks to nature for inspiration, and Elaine Yan Ling Ng, a traditional weaver and innovative designer,…

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Containers Printers: Sustainability is Non-Negotiable for a Packaging Firm with a Conscience

After a challenging 2020, this year has continued to present problems for businesses, individuals, countries and economies. Despite increasing difficulties…

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Ghana Investment Promotion Centre: Laws of Attraction – GIPC Draws Global Attention to the Investment Opportunities in Ghana

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre has over the years, adopted multi-tiered approaches to carry out its mandate, in promoting and…

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Erickson Davis: Forging Strong Relationships in European Capital Markets After a Return to the Fold

Don’t tell Erickson Davis you can’t go home again. Davis, an American citizen, re-joined investment bank KBW (Keefe, Bruyette &…

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