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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

Permanent Output Losses from the Pandemic

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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