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Crédit Agricole has announced the appointment of Olivier Gavalda as its next chief executive, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-time insider at the bank, will take the helm of France’s second-largest bank as it navigates a turbulent economic landscape at home and complex developments in Italy. Gavalda’s career at Crédit...

For the first time since 2020, the collective fortune of China’s 55 wealthiest individuals has surged, marking a significant 16% increase since January. Their total wealth now stands at a staggering $809.6 billion, reversing a multi-year downward trend observed among the world’s 500 richest people. Notable among the biggest beneficiaries...

In today’s digital-first world, accessibility is not just a box to tick—it’s a transformative opportunity for businesses to connect with a broader audience, foster inclusion, and drive long-term success. accessiBe, a pioneer in web accessibility, is at the forefront of this movement, combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to...

Self-Awareness as the Bridge: A conversation about self-leadership and intrinsic worth is not possible without first discussing the importance of self-awareness. In social psychology, self-awareness can be traced back to the work of Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund. They proposed that, at any given time, people can focus their attention on...

Daniel Razionale, born in the suburban areas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leads a life influenced by his commitment to community service and a love for the natural world. Raised by parents who dedicated themselves to impactful careers at PECO Energy and Anheuser-Busch, Daniel was instilled with a strong sense of responsibility...

As it celebrates four decades since its founding in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated stands at the crossroads of change, navigating a dramatically altered financial landscape. The bank, with the broadest footprint across West and Central Africa, is operating in a world reshaped by technological advancements and evolving customer demands,...

The collective wealth of Indonesia’s 50 wealthiest individuals has surged by $11 billion in 2024, reaching $263 billion compared to $252 billion a year ago. For the first time, the minimum net worth required to make the list surpassed $1 billion, increasing from $940 million last year. Among the wealthiest,...

When I was younger, I used to think life at work would instantaneously, even magically, get better if only the boss understood a few key things they seemed completely oblivious about. Young and naturally endowed with all the answers, it was all too easy to think of ‘the boss’ as...

The World Bank has announced that it has raised $23.7 billion to replenish its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association (IDA). This funding, secured through commitments from donor nations, will allow the World Bank to leverage the amount raised to unlock a record $100 billion in total spending power,...

Jensen Huang, the 61-year-old co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, ranks as the 10th wealthiest individual in the United States, with a staggering net worth of $127 billion. While estates of this magnitude are typically subject to a 40% federal estate tax—potentially surpassing $50 billion—Huang’s carefully designed financial strategies are expected...