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In a Barbie World, Why Do Women Still Seem to Be on the Losing End of the Deal?
The Summer of Barbie has been impossible to avoid as the doll’s popularity reached new heights. A heavily marketed lead-up to the eponymous movie, starring Margot Robbie, was designed to break the cultural zeitgeist — and it did. Barbie was
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Collaboration, Fintech and Crypto Dominate Italian Summit, and New VC Fund Announced by Generali
Why Italy is bucking a downward trend, and some take-aways from the 2023 Milan Fintech Summit… Italian insurance giant Generali Assicurazioni has announced a specialised insurtech and fintech venture capital fund within its larger Generali Ventures fund. It will dedicate
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Crypto Had a Brutal Year. What Comes Next?
An increase in caution might not be a bad thing, believes the Kellogg School’s Sarit Markovich… The year since the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has seen US regulators, including the SEC, bring charges against the industry’s two biggest exchanges,
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SteadyPay Embedded Microfinance Fintech: Safety Net for the Gig Worker
SteadyPay, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions for independent workers in the UK’s gig economy. In an industry where income fluctuations are commonplace, SteadyPay stands out as an ethical financial provider,
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The Oyster’s Gift to the World: Gods’ Tears, Symbols of Purity, and Mourning Wear for Royalty
Passion, beauty, wisdom and wealth — these natural wonders are as rich in meaning as they are in lustre. The opalescent orbs have been a go-to accessory for style icons past and present: Coco Chanel, Princess Diana, Madonna, Anna Wintour,
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The Changing Face of Business Travel (and How Best to Reap the Benefits)
Some major changes are impacting business travel — and one of the most noteworthy is the new digital ID system. The move was recently proposed as a way to close the technological gap between the UK and other countries. The
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Poland Votes: PiS Stranglehold on Power in the Balance
Clutching at straws. With the slimmest of margins, voters in Poland opened a narrow path for the pro-EU opposition to reclaim power after eight years in the proverbial wilderness. With fear and ill-disguised loathing, the European Union watched as the
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Embracing ESG Transformation: Turning Ambitions Into Action
Two PwC Luxembourg partners giving support and guidance to companies in their transformation journeys. This year brought with it the urgent need to dive deeper into the evolution of ESG and sustainability priorities. At PwC Luxembourg, two partners have been
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PwC: ‘When it Comes to Securing the Future, There’s No Time Like the Present’
ESG and sustainability priorities are increasingly important business considerations; PwC Luxembourg is on the case… Goodbye theory, hello action — PwC Luxembourg is empowering company leaders to execute successful ESG transformations. ESG is proving to be a bigger disruptor than
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When Environmental Considerations Are a Driving Force, Banking Needs a Keen Eye — and Unfailing Dedication
MBH Bank and its risk assessor have taken that message to heart. MBH Bank management firmly believes it has a responsibility towards sustainability — as a financial institution, in lending and investment practices, and in day-to-day operations. It has taken
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