Banking and Finance

A week after Qantas Chairman Richard Goyder revealed his early retirement plans, Olivia Wirth, a former contender for the role of Qantas CEO and the head of Qantas' loyalty division, has announced her departure from the airline, set for next year. Wirth has served as the CEO of Qantas Loyalty,...

Generali Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has officially announced the appointment of Nguyen Phuong Anh as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 16. Before taking on this role, Anh held several high-level positions within the life insurance and banking sectors, working across various distribution channels such as retail banking,...

Sovereign Metals Ltd has recently appointed Frank Eagar as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his role commencing on October 20, 2023. This appointment, in addition to key technical engagements, coincides with the company's transition from the pre-feasibility study (PFS) phase to the next stage, which involves...

Giorgio Armani has officially appointed Izumi Sasano as the new Chief Executive Officer of Giorgio Armani Corporation, with his tenure commencing on December 1. Sasano, who previously held the position of CEO at Giorgio Armani Japan for nearly two decades, will now have the responsibility of overseeing operations in the...

Bethesda, headquartered in Abbotsford, has officially named a new CEO. Tori Dalair, who currently holds the position of Chief Operations Officer, is set to assume the role starting on March 1, 2024. After a decade of dedicated service, Jody Siebert has chosen to embark on a new phase in her...

With more than 8,133 metric tons of gold, the United States has the largest gold reserves. The U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve System manages reserves essential for promoting the U.S. economy and protecting the status of the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. The large quantity of gold held...

We examine the standings of some of the most influential currencies worldwide in 2023, focusing on the US dollar - the currency that has traditionally been a leader in international finance. The Resurgence of the US Dollar Throughout history, the US dollar has been the primary foreign currency for many...

A momentous turning point in the gaming industry: Microsoft has finalized its massive $68.7 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. This is the largest acquisition Microsoft has ever made in its 48-year existence. Activision's gaming franchises include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, Tony Hawk Pro Skater...

In an era where technology is reshaping our world, staying ahead requires more than just technological prowess. It demands a focus on enhancing uniquely human skills. I recently sat down with Paola Telfer, founder and CEO of Sens.ai, a brain training technology platform, to discuss how her company's technology, and...

Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group saw a return of approximately double the amount of money when they injected $9 billion into Morgan Stanley during the global financial crisis — roughly twice the investment to MUFG's profits over the past decade. Since March 2014, Morgan Stanley has provided MUFG with over...