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Appian Capital Advisory: Sustainability in Mining – Where the Energy Transition Starts
Although they bring many benefits, mining companies have long been criticised for their environmental practices. Despite its best efforts, the sector has had a less than spotless record of cleaning up after itself. Only recently have miners begun assessing their Read More
Nazca’s Backing is Driving Latin American Success Stories
Nazca takes investee companies through the gamut of development to create socially and environmentally efficient enterprises. Venture capital firm Nazca was founded with a clear purpose: to back bold entrepreneurs in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Nazca seeks out transformative, technology-enabled businesses
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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul: No Caprice, Simply Sadness…
Song, civil disobedience, heartache, sympathy for the oppressed: Aretha Franklin singer gave her all for her beliefs and her people. Soul legend Otis Redding, performing for an enthusiastic crowd just weeks before his death in 1967, stepped up to the
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KBC Keeps Moving to Maintain its Lead
‘Sustainability is no longer just a PowerPoint presentation, but an integral component of our business at KBC…’ Belgium’s KBC Group may not be Europe’s largest bank — 18th by market capitalisation — it is considered one of the most financially
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Gender Holds Secrets for Effective Treatments
Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, co-founder and pro-bono CEO of the Women’s Brain Project, wins the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Switzerland 2022 for precision medicine. The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) is thrilled with CEO Antonella Santuccione Chadha’s victory in
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The World is Too Complex to Become Lazy — and Challenges Bring Chances
Bedrock Group partner David Joory focuses on investment management. Here he discusses his daily motivation. Investment management is a challenge for any company. At Bedrock Group, we always keep a finger on the pulse because the world is too complex
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Strategy, Structure, Shared Purpose: There are Rules to Protecting Family Wealth
Bedrock Group partner Maurice Ephrati outlines his philosophy for family governance and next-generational financial education. The key ingredients for successful multi-generational wealth management go beyond investment management. We see those keys to wealth protection and successful generational transition as having:
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Shifting Market Drivers: a Moving Target Requires a Comprehensive Focus
Bedrock Group’s range of private equity investments includes opportunities across real estate and private technology. Shifting market drivers and global events have increased our focus on these types of investment opportunities. For example: The Covid-19 health crisis has left the
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Accenture: Metaverse for Enterprise, from Digital to Immersive Experiences
‘People are already spending real money to own virtual assets. They will want to spend their virtual money in the real world…’ eCommerce is “functionally correct” but lacks the human interaction. Digital experience — enhanced virtual spaces, augmented physical places,
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Big Slowdown in Chinese Economy Calls for Tweaks to ‘Rebalancing’
Chinese economic figures released August 1 show a slowdown in growth. New Omicron outbreaks — in the context of the zero-Covid policy — the housing slump and heat waves have been decelerating the nation’s pace. This is another step in
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