Banking and Finance

Are you curious about the poorest countries in the world? It's surprising to think that despite having enough resources to ensure everyone can enjoy a decent standard of living, many people still live in extreme poverty. Countries like Malawi, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic are facing significant challenges. Other...

Getting to know the economic landscape of various countries is super helpful as you think about expanding globally! Many businesses venture into international markets to tap into wider talent pools, explore new markets, and create more diverse teams for better stability. With that in mind, we've put together a list...

Carbon Streaming Corporation has announced that Marin Katusa will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective November 25, 2024. The appointment follows an extensive search that evaluated both internal and external candidates. Katusa will replace Christian Milau, who has been serving as Interim CEO as part of a...

Jyske Realkredit revealed a major shift in its executive team on Friday, announcing that CEO Carsten Tirsbæk Madsen will retire in the second quarter of 2025. Madsen’s departure will conclude a notable 34-year career at the company, which began with BRFkredit in 1990. Over the years, Madsen has been a...

Salomon has announced the appointment of Guillaume Meyzenq as its new CEO, with the change taking effect on January 1. Currently serving as the Chief Product Officer, Meyzenq's journey with the company began in 1994, when he joined as an intern. Just two years later, he advanced to become the...

In 2024, Julius Baer has reported a 12% increase in assets under management, reaching 480 billion Swiss francs, thanks to substantial net new money inflows across key global markets. Between July and October, the bank saw net new money flows amounting to 7.5 billion francs. Although a major transaction boosting...

Former politician and ambassador, Raymond Loretan is the President of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the foundation that best represents and promotes globally one of the finest arts of Switzerland, watchmaking. “We are a platform, at the services of the entire global network of watchmaking, end to end,...

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has announced the appointment of Peter Coxon as its new Chief Executive Officer, a role he assumed with immediate effect. With over four decades of experience in the maritime sector, Coxon steps into his new position bringing a wealth of knowledge as both an operator...

Ørsted’s Group Executive Vice President and Chief Executive for the Americas is set to move into a new position as Global Chief Commercial Officer for Wind at GE Vernova, a major player in wind turbine manufacturing. Hardy is expected to officially step down from his role at Ørsted on November...

Manulife Financial recently announced a major leadership transition, as Asia division head Phil Witherington is set to replace current CEO Roy Gori. Gori, who has led Canada's largest life insurance company since 2017, will step down from his role on May 8, 2025, but will remain with the company as...