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CEO of McKinsey Spain and Portugal: Alejandro Beltrán — Pandemic Accelerates Changes Already Underway
He spends his days on the phone with executives of corporations from across the economic spectrum: listening more than talking. Alejandro Beltrán, CEO of McKinsey Iberia, has an insatiable appetite for information. He keeps his finger on the pulse of
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How Will the Pandemic Impact Pay Equity Within the Finance Industry?
The financial services industry is at a turning point. Though there is evidence to suggest that the global coronavirus pandemic could set back several years’ worth of hard-earned progress in closing the gender pay-gap in the sector, it has provided
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Building a Thriving Business Ecosystem at the Intersection of Global Growth Markets
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a leading International Financial Centre sitting at the intersection of Middle Eastern, African, South-East Asian and Chinese markets — a region brimming with investment opportunities. Established in 2015, ADGM comprises three authorities: the Registration
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Richard Teng: Propelling ADGM’s Status as Leader in Progressive Technologies
The Chief Executive of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Richard Teng, began his career with the international financial centre in 2015. He was instrumental in the launch of ADGM that same year, and prior to
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Nanopool: NP Liquid Glass Coating – A Game Changer
Dieter Schwindt: Coatings That Help Humanity The world is filled with wonder. However, it often lacks people who recognise the potential hidden in ordinary phenomena that to most observers seem rather unremarkable. When such a crucial event meets the eye
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Johan Marthinus – Absa Bank Seychelles: A Pioneering Force Changing the Financial Landscape
Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Formerly known as Barclays Bank (Seychelles) Limited, the Bank has operated in Seychelles for over 60
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Bank One Ltd: From Africa, for Africa, with a Wealth of Regional Understanding
In its 12 years of existence, Mauritian-based Bank One has built a strong reputation — regionally, and way beyond its borders. Leveraging the strength of a highly qualified team with decades of combined African experience, Bank One has firmly established
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UBX: Exponential Opportunities for Businesses and People through Digital Transformation
In 2018, two years after taking the bold step to digital transformation, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) spun off its fintech and corporate venture capital arm: UBX. UBX Philippines is predicated on a future where financial services are invisible,
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Anshula Kant, MD and CFO of the World Bank Group: Power of Capital Markets in the Battle Against COVID-19
Managing Director and World Bank Group CFO Anshula Kant reflects on the crisis engulfing the world, and the opportunities we have to build back. I can’t remember a time in my life when a single event has mobilised the entire
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CANPACK Group: Poland-based Packaging Manufacturer Expands Globally, Enters US Market
Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna County is heading back to the future thanks in part to a $366 million investment by a Polish manufacturer of packaging products – the area’s largest financial commitment in over a half century. Once one of the leading
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