Banking and Finance

After 17 years with TUI, Andrew Flintham is set to leave the company to become the managing director of British Airways Holidays. Flintham will take over from Claire Bentley, who will retire at the end of October after a 24-year tenure. In a broader restructuring of TUI’s global operations, Neil...

The cooling market in developing economies is projected to grow from approximately USD 300 billion annually to over USD 600 billion by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The report indicates that Africa will see...

The global economy has steadied following years of inflation-driven turbulence and is projected to grow at a 3.2% rate over the next two years, according to a report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday. The report, titled "Turning the Corner," highlighted a steady decline...

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of the Dangote Group, has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action by eliminating fuel subsidies. He outlined the potential benefits of this move, emphasizing its importance for Nigeria's financial stability. Dangote highlighted that the removal of fuel subsidies would help...

Oil prices took a downturn on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, after reports surfaced that Saudi Arabia, the leading global crude exporter, was preparing to ease its focus on maintaining a price target, setting the stage for an increase in production. By mid-morning, Brent crude had declined by $1.27, or 1.7%,...

LVMH’s division overseeing Sephora and several iconic Parisian department stores is undergoing a significant leadership change, with its head stepping down at the end of October. The luxury conglomerate confirmed on Wednesday that Chris de Lapuente, who has been with the company for over a decade, will be retiring on...

Chinese markets have responded positively to a new and "unprecedented" set of tools introduced by Beijing to stabilize capital markets and restore confidence, though concerns remain about whether these actions will be enough to rejuvenate the broader economy. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) announced on Tuesday a substantial Rmb800bn...

Stellantis has begun the search for a successor to its CEO, Carlos Tavares, amid rising tensions with dealership networks and autoworker unions. Though there remains a possibility for Tavares to extend his role beyond his current contract, which expires in 2026, sources indicate the company is considering future leadership options....

Denmark, one of 52 nations supporting development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join in addressing the world's most urgent development and climate challenges. The country has announced plans to nearly double its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund...

OpenAI has launched a new initiative called OpenAI Academy, aimed at empowering developers from low and middle-income countries by awarding $1 million in API credits. The program seeks to ensure that the transformative potential of artificial intelligence is shared across underserved communities worldwide, according to the company’s announcement. The blog...