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Scotland's Alba Bank undergoes leadership transition as CEO Rod Ashley steps down after a tenure exceeding six years. Ashley cites timing as the motive, asserting it's appropriate to make way for new endeavors. Chair Robert Sharpe affirms Ashley's departure is spurred by his pursuit of diverse interests. Taking the helm...

In the vast expanse of California's Mojave Desert, a tragedy struck as a helicopter carrying prominent figures met a fatal end on Friday night. Among the victims was Herbert Wigwe, esteemed leader of Access Bank in Nigeria, along with his family and Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, a notable figure in the...

The financial data of the world's richest women delve into the industries where female billionaires wield significant influence, with fashion & retail emerging as the dominant force, boasting an impressive average net worth of $25.9 billion. This sector is home to notable figures like Sandra Ortega Mera and Judy Love,...

As of November 18, 2024, INDITEX is the most valuable company in Spain, with a market cap of $168 billion. Following it are IBERDROLA ($87.27 billion) and BANCO SANTANDER ($73.53 billion). Which one is the most valuable in Spain by market cap? This list comprises the biggest companies currently in...

As of February 8, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 10.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee  (No. 2, $5.8 billion), Cho Jung-ho (No. 3, $5.5 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.1 billion). Mong-Koo Chung is the fifth-richest...

As of February 8, 2024, Amancio Ortega was the wealthiest person in Spain, with an estimated net worth of 97.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Sandra Ortega Mera (No. 2, $8.5 billion), Rafael Del (No. 3, $6.0 billion); and Juan Roig (No. 4, $5.4 billion). Isak Andic is the fifth-richest person in Spain, with a...

As of February 8, 2024, Stefan Persson was the wealthiest person in Sweden, with an estimated net worth of 16.7 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Melker Schorling (No. 2, $10.7 billion), Antonia Ax:son Johnson (No. 3, $9.8 billion); and Finn Rausing (No. 4, $8.6 billion). Jorn Rausing is the fifth-richest...

As of February 8, 2024, Gianluigi Aponte was the wealthiest person in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 30.7 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Rafaela Aponte- Diamant(No. 2, $30.7 billion), Ernesto Bertarelli (No. 3, $9.5 billion); and Ivan Glasenberg (No. 4, $8.2 billion). Guillaume Pousaz is the fifth-richest person in Switzerland, with...

As of February 8, 2024, James Ratcliffe was the wealthiest person in the United Kingdom, with an estimated net worth of 20.5 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Michael Platt (No. 2, $16.0 billion), James Dyson (No. 4, $9.6 billion) and Alexander Gerko (No. 3, $8.1 billion). Denise Coates is the fifth-richest person...

Lisa Su, the first female CEO of a major semiconductor company, has recently joined the ranks of billionaires due to the rally in tech stocks in 2024. Despite owning only a small fraction of the company at 0.2%, her 4 million shares and awarded options make up about 75% of...