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The longstanding rivalry between mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest has escalated after a recent billion-dollar acquisition by Mineral Resources. Described by some as the Australian counterpart to Tesla and Edison’s historic feud, this clash places iron ore at the heart of the competition rather than electricity. Both Rinehart...

Stagwell has published the results of a global survey that explored the perspectives of 100 CEOs on their 2025 priorities, anticipated impacts of the U.S. presidential election on economic and political stability, and interest in investing in the Gulf region. The findings were presented by Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark...

Leadership is often seen as a responsibility defined by results, but great leadership is underpinned by conviction. And convictions are more than just a set of values or an energising vision for the future – they are foundational truths leading to transformative beliefs that compel you beyond what is ordinarily...

Eight years ago I sat in a room of business people and the facilitator asked a question that would change the way I worked and the way I lived. The question was this: ‘Is your business a scalable business or is it a lifestyle business?’ Initially my ego screamed ‘SCALABLE’ with...

Global art sales saw a decline of 4% last year, totaling around $65 billion, as ultra-wealthy buyers exercised more caution, revealed the Art Market Report released by Swiss bank UBS on Thursday, October 24. The UBS wealth management team, which advises clients on art acquisitions but refrains from classifying these...

Microsoft awarded CEO Satya Nadella a substantial pay increase for the 2024 fiscal year, bringing his total compensation to $79.1 million, a significant rise from $48.5 million the previous year. However, the package would have been $5.5 million higher if not for recent cybersecurity breaches. The board’s compensation committee reported...

After two decades with JCDecaux Australia and New Zealand, Steve O’Connor will be stepping down as CEO at the end of 2024. The company announced that Chief Commercial Officer Max Eburne and Chief Financial Officer David Watkins will take over as co-CEOs, effective January 1, 2025. Jean-François Decaux, Co-Chief Executive...

Ajay Jadeja, the former Indian cricketer, has recently been named the successor to the Royal Throne of Jamnagar, a title that significantly boosts his financial standing. With his new position, his net worth has reportedly surged to INR 1,450 crores, placing him among the wealthiest individuals in India. Jadeja now...

The mirror is a powerful image. The wicked queen of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves first learns of Snow White’s beauty by peering into a magic mirror. In Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Jonathan Harker’s fateful look into a mirror is his first sign that he is among something supernatural, and the...

In 2023, women entrepreneurs are reshaping the global business landscape, with 43% of startups worldwide founded by women, according to Techreport. This surge in female entrepreneurship drives economic growth, breaks traditional barriers, and redefines leadership across industries. However, such successful ventures remain relatively rare in today's volatile world. To explore...