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Mark Litwin is a leader in Toronto's private equity landscape, where he holds the role of President at Marrisa Holdings Inc. With more than three decades of expertise in the field, Litwin has developed a specialization in the real estate and healthcare sectors. His strategic guidance has been crucial for...

Leading executives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and PNC Financial Services express varied views on the economy, highlighting both potential risks and areas of growth. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, urges caution due to hidden economic risks, with the bank's CFO noting that loan demand...

In 2023, Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, surpassing the consumption levels of over 100 countries, according to new research. Analysis by Michael Thomas shared on X, indicates that both tech giants used the same amount of energy as Azerbaijan, which has a GDP of $78.7 billion....

Retirement planning can be an overwhelming experience, especially for business leaders who have devoted their lives to building their businesses. In an insightful discussion with David Berkal, CEO of Banyan Software, we explore strategies for founders to alleviate retirement stress, exit options, and succession planning to ensure a seamless transition....

According to the 2023 Global Wealth Report by Swiss bank UBS, Belgium stands out as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, consistently performing well in terms of median wealth. This metric, which represents the midpoint of the wealth distribution, highlights Belgium's strong position. In 2023, Belgium's median wealth...

Praveen P. Tipirneni, President and CEO of Morphic Holding, has engaged in notable stock transactions, as per a recent SEC filing. On July 8, 2024, Tipirneni sold 21,582 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $55.79 to $55.80, generating over $1.2 million. Concurrently, he acquired the same number of...

All too often, people think of groups as a “lesser than” form of a team. Someone will comment, “They’re just a group; they don’t work together as a team!” The reality is that groups and teams exist for very different reasons. A Group convenes to help its members achieve their...

A new study from financial consultancy the lang cat has revealed that only 9% of people in the UK currently pay for financial advice, down from 11% in 2023. This decline has led the lang cat to question the effectiveness of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Consumer Duty regulation, which...

The Indian job market is set for a significant growth spurt, with an expected increase of over 6 % in the first half of the current fiscal year, buoyed by positive economic conditions across 23 industries, according to TeamLease Services. Their Employment Outlook Report for H1 FY25 (April 2024 to...

Health and wealth go hand in hand. Just as physicians recommend annual physicals for their patients, so do financial advisors suggest annual reviews for their clients. Everyone knows it’s harder to get in shape than it is to stay in shape; the same rules apply to money, going from a...