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A recent analysis from the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024 highlights Singapore’s position as a financial powerhouse, ranking fourth globally in terms of financial assets. Data for the Allianz report was sourced from a range of institutions, including Eurostat, national central banks, financial supervisory authorities, and Allianz Research. According to...

Miami has once again captured the attention of Latin American investors and entrepreneurs, but this time, its appeal stretches beyond the usual focus on real estate. Wealthy families, including the founders of prominent companies such as Ecuador’s Bonita Banana, Guatemala’s Pollo Campero, and Panama’s Copa Airlines, are set to gather...

Fintech banking solutions have forever changed how businesses manage money. By streamlining services and offering them through one common platform, payments processing companies have enhanced the efficiency and accessibility of financial services. But don’t consider them a replacement for traditional banks, Priority CEO Thomas Priore says. Georgia-based Priority is a...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 100 airline CEOs have now pledged their commitment to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter since its introduction at the 2023 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference. The most recent addition to this list, Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton, was confirmed during the...

The Saudi Reinsurance Company has officially named Ahmed Al-Jabr as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, succeeding Fahad Al-Hesni. Al-Jabr brings with him 25 years of extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, having held various executive roles in operations, strategy management, and business development throughout his...

Lingo acquired BullsEye Telecom in August 2022, creating a leading provider of Unified Communications (UC), cloud technology, broadband connectivity and managed services for businesses. Lingo, with over two decades of experience, has a solid reputation for customer satisfaction as objectively measured by their Net Promoter Score (NPS) placing their customer...

Javid Javdani is a seasoned entrepreneur and Doctor of Pharmacy based in San Diego, California. Born in Iran, Javid immigrated to the United States in 1982 following the Iranian Revolution. His early years were shaped by perseverance, as he worked a variety of jobs to support himself, including stints at...

The global economy has steadied following years of inflation-driven turbulence and is projected to grow at a 3.2% rate over the next two years, according to a report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday. The report, titled "Turning the Corner," highlighted a steady decline...

NIQ, in collaboration with World Data Lab experts, has released a groundbreaking generational spending report focused on Gen Z. The "Spend Z" report leverages NIQ's extensive data and insights into consumer spending, showcasing their expertise in this domain. The report identifies Gen Z as the largest generation, comprising 2 billion...

The two experienced Airline Captains, both senior managers, retired at around the same time. 40 years is a long time in any career, let alone one like this that involves so much critical interaction with others, and therefore with lots of opportunity to cement one’s status and reputation. And lock...