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Real-time payments are predicted to generate over $15 billion in additional GDP growth for Nigeria and South Africa by 2028, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide. This report, produced in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research, draws on...

Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services, has released its third annual Board Monitor Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The report underscores global trends showing that board responsibilities are expanding in complexity and scope, with higher stakes, growing uncertainties,...

The Latin American fitness market is showing significant strength and appears poised for substantial growth in the coming years, according to a recent survey. Urban populations in the region are highly engaged in fitness, creating new opportunities for gym operators, fitness brands, and investors to expand their footprint. The 2024...

Coming back from some crypto events, from Zug to Dubai, passing through Lugano’s Plan B Forum, I brought home one thought, which is more of a question. Can you have a blockchain community engaged and empowered (securing transparency and liquidity for its coin, like for Bitcoin,) while abiding by the...

Christopher Mickey is an established entrepreneur and business owner based in New Port Richey, Florida. His entrepreneurial journey began in the restaurant industry, where he successfully turned a struggling pizza franchise into a top-performing location. He later transitioned into real estate, flipping over 545 homes alongside his wife, which gave...

In the span of just one week, more than $80 million worth of luxury real estate has been listed in some of Auckland’s most affluent suburbs, including Remuera, Parnell, Orakei, and Epsom. Over 30 high-end homes have entered the market, many seeking buyers before the holiday season. Some properties, with...

Stellantis, the multinational automaker behind brands like Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, has confirmed the resignation of its CEO, Carlos Tavares, citing unresolved differences with the board and ongoing struggles in sales performance. The company’s announcement follows a cascade of challenges, including declining sales, unsold inventory piling up at dealerships,...

In the past decade, the world has turned largely digital, with nearly every facet of our lives relying on technology. Specifically smartphones have become a tool that all individuals use to stay connected. Many businesses capitalize on this opportunity, joining consumers in the space that they occupy the most, and...

HSBC Innovation Banking UK has announced the appointment of Emily Turner, a former Citi executive, as its new CEO. She will take on the role starting February 2025. Turner will succeed Erin Platts, who is set to step down in December to assume the CEO position at Octopus Ventures, a...

On November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, in Hanoi during Ekholm's working visit to Vietnam. The meeting underscored the strengthening ties between Vietnam and Sweden, particularly in politics, diplomacy, development assistance, and trade. Chinh highlighted the potential of Ericsson in capital,...