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Despite facing significant economic challenges, South Africa remains the epicenter of Africa's banking industry. The six South African banks, led by the big four—Standard Bank Group, FirstRand, Absa Group, and Nedbank Group—comprise half of the continent's total asset and Tier 1 capital base. For the second consecutive year, South Africa's...

Trial expertise can be the decisive factor between success and failure in high-stakes legal battles.  Most people assume that their attorney has plenty of experience trying cases in a courtroom. The reality is quite different. Experts estimate that less than 5% of cases ever make it to trial. This means...

In late June, Buffett announced that he had donated Berkshire Hathaway shares valued at approximately $5.3 billion. This donation, along with a slight decrease in the value of his stock, resulted in Buffett dropping three spots to rank No. 10 among the world's richest individuals as of July 1. This...

Deloitte, in partnership with Workplace Intelligence, released a report on the critical role of leaders in advancing human sustainability. Based on a survey of 3,150 employees, managers, and executives across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, the report reveals that a significant majority of C-suite executives, including nearly 80% of...

S&P Global has announced the appointment of Martina Cheung as CEO, effective November 1. Cheung, a 14-year veteran of the company with various leadership roles, will succeed Douglas Peterson, who has served as CEO since 2013. In addition to her CEO role, Cheung will also serve as the company's President...

Lidl Austria has announced the appointment of Michael Kunz as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2024. Kunz will succeed Alessandro Wolf, who will transition to the role of divisional director at the Lidl Foundation in September 2024. As Alessandro Wolf moves to his new position, he will oversee multiple...

As Baby Boomers retire in record numbers, Gen Z is having a greater impact on the workplace and how we view our work-life balance. Since Gen Z is the only generation that is ascendant in the nation’s labor pool, business owners and critical managers need to take heed when it...

Delta Air Lines has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by winning two prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards: Best Airline in North America and Best Airline Staff. This marks the fourth consecutive year Delta has claimed the title of Best Airline in North America and the third consecutive year for...

Asian countries are set to dominate the future of ethylene production, with China and India together contributing over 42% to the global capacity expansions. China is projected to maintain its leading position in the global ethylene market due to its significant demand and production rates. As the foremost producer of...

The recent EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey highlights the confidence of Indian CEOs in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for business growth. Indian CEOs anticipate that technology, particularly AI, will drive productivity and shape their investment strategies. Despite maintaining caution regarding the broader economic landscape, including geopolitical tensions, capital market stability,...