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The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has the potential to revolutionize traditional finance, and a dedicated blockchain is essential for its rapid adoption, according to John Patrick Mullin, CEO and co-founder of Mantra. Mantra positions itself as a “security-first” layer-1 blockchain designed to meet real-world regulatory requirements. Mullin emphasized that...

Canfor Corp. has announced the retirement of its long-standing President and CEO, Don Kayne, effective at the end of this year. Kayne's career with the Vancouver-based company spans an impressive 46 years, with him serving as CEO since 2011. Under Kayne’s leadership, Canfor has undergone significant growth and transformation, evolving...

Henley & Partners' 2024 Africa Wealth Report highlights that Africa is home to 135,200 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with liquid investable assets exceeding USD 1 million. The continent also boasts 342 centi-millionaires, each worth USD 100 million or more, and 21 billionaires. Africa’s top five wealth markets—South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya,...

On July 23, 2024, Federal Bank's shares surged by 5.5%, reaching an unprecedented peak following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval of KVS Manian as the new CEO. This decision alleviated concerns regarding the bank's leadership succession. Having departed from Kotak Mahindra Bank in April after nearly thirty years,...

Mark Litwin is a leader in Toronto's private equity landscape, where he holds the role of President at Marrisa Holdings Inc. With more than three decades of expertise in the field, Litwin has developed a specialization in the real estate and healthcare sectors. His strategic guidance has been crucial for...

Leading executives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and PNC Financial Services express varied views on the economy, highlighting both potential risks and areas of growth. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, urges caution due to hidden economic risks, with the bank's CFO noting that loan demand...

In 2023, Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, surpassing the consumption levels of over 100 countries, according to new research. Analysis by Michael Thomas shared on X, indicates that both tech giants used the same amount of energy as Azerbaijan, which has a GDP of $78.7 billion....

Retirement planning can be an overwhelming experience, especially for business leaders who have devoted their lives to building their businesses. In an insightful discussion with David Berkal, CEO of Banyan Software, we explore strategies for founders to alleviate retirement stress, exit options, and succession planning to ensure a seamless transition....

According to the 2023 Global Wealth Report by Swiss bank UBS, Belgium stands out as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, consistently performing well in terms of median wealth. This metric, which represents the midpoint of the wealth distribution, highlights Belgium's strong position. In 2023, Belgium's median wealth...

Praveen P. Tipirneni, President and CEO of Morphic Holding, has engaged in notable stock transactions, as per a recent SEC filing. On July 8, 2024, Tipirneni sold 21,582 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $55.79 to $55.80, generating over $1.2 million. Concurrently, he acquired the same number of...