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Understanding Body Language: Secret Weapon in Negotiation
Say what you mean and what you stand for — without opening your mouth… Business professionals are constantly looking for ways to outmanoeuvre their rivals. For closing a deal, securing a promotion, or developing customer connections, you already have a
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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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Russian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement
Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since 2022, allowed Russian oil and gas to continue flowing to European markets. By choosing not to renew the deal, Kyiv has cut off a
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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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AI Governance in Financial Services: A Board-Level Imperative
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the financial services industry, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock competitive advantages. At the same time, this evolution introduces complex challenges related to compliance, ethics, risk management, and maintaining
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AI in Financial Services: Preparing for the Next Two Years
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the financial services industry. According to McKinsey & Company, generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually in value across 63 analyzed use cases. For executives in financial services,
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The Exponential Growth of AI Computing Power: Trends and Predictions for the Next Five Years
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by advancements in algorithms, the availability of massive datasets, and, crucially, the exponential increase in computing power. This article explores the projected growth of compute power
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The Economics of Christmas
Unwrapping the Global Trends in Online and High Street Shopping During the Festive Season The Christmas season has long been synonymous with economic activity. As consumer spending peaks, both online and traditional retail channels vie for a share of the
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The Billionaire Hand-Me-Downs: What the Great Wealth Transfer Means for the World
As the wealthiest and oldest prepare to pass on their fortunes, the implications for the global economy are profound. Will their heirs preserve, squander, or redefine these immense legacies? The Wealth Transfer in Context Two key trends define today’s global
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