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Humans are fickle and unpredictable. We need to look at the two biggest behavioural finance traps that I believe you can fall into, if you’re not careful, as an investor: hype and confirmation bias.  If there is one thing I want you to take away about developing the mindset of...

In his Independence Day address, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious vision for "Viksit Bharat," or a "Developed India," to be realized by 2047, the centenary of the nation's independence. This goal would see India achieve a per capita income of $20,000, comparable to that of some moderately...

What is leadership? We all know by now it is not to command and control. It is not a top-down approach to getting things done. Ultimately, leadership is about raising people to their highest level of performance. It is about providing them with the confidence, tools, and support to deliver...

John McConnell, CEO of Victoria Gold (TSXV: VGCX), has been dismissed from his position following the company’s recent financial troubles. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the firm managing Victoria Gold's Eagle mine in Yukon after it was placed into receivership last week, terminated McConnell’s employment. The decision was reported after an email from...

Sanjay Singhal, formerly the Chief Operating Officer at ITC, has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Wagh Bakri Tea Group. While at ITC, Singhal oversaw various facets of the dairy and beverages division. Singhal acknowledged his new role by expressing that it was a significant and patriotic...

San Francisco's once-thriving hotel industry is now facing a significant financial crisis as a sharp decline in tourism has left the city's largest hotels burdened with substantial debt. According to the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, the combined value of the Hilton Parc 55 and Hilton San Francisco Union Square has...

Eleven out of the 27 EU member states have implemented legal measures to impose restrictions on telecom suppliers deemed high-risk, such as Huawei and ZTE, for their 5G network infrastructure, according to a European Commission spokesperson speaking to Euronews. While one new country has recently joined this list, and a...

While many CEOs acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis, they often struggle with how to leverage business opportunities and manage risks related to climate change. According to PwC's 27th Annual Global CEO Survey, only 30% of 4,702 CEOs view climate change as a factor that will alter their business...

Abrdn Plc reported positive net inflows in the first half of 2024 as the asset management firm continues its search for a new permanent chief executive officer. The firm announced on Tuesday that clients contributed a net of around $1 billion to its funds during the first six months of the...

Industry veteran Manuj Agarwal has taken on a pivotal role by becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Eva Live, a leading IP and live event company. This marks a notable shift in the Indian live events and concerts sector, with Agarwal bringing extensive experience and leadership to the dynamic firm....