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British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has unveiled a new initiative under its recently launched $127 million Mobilisation Facility. The program aims to enhance the flow of private capital into emerging economies that are often considered too high-risk for global investors. Emerging markets, which...

Banco BPM’s shares soared on Monday following an announcement from French banking giant Crédit Agricole that it plans to increase its stake in the Italian lender. The announcement, made late last week, sent Banco BPM’s stock climbing over 2% in early trading, marking its most significant rise since January 2016....

Billionaire Mai Vu Minh, Chairman of SATAS Group and SAPA Thale Group, exemplifies transformative leadership in sustainable development. His pioneering efforts emphasize the importance of global alliances to drive economic progress while safeguarding environmental health. Through a strategic blend of innovation, diplomacy, and responsible business practices, Minh is laying the...

The Malian government has issued an arrest warrant for Barrick Gold’s CEO, Mark Bristow, accusing him of money laundering and violations of financial regulations. The warrant comes amid ongoing tensions between Mali and foreign mining firms as the country intensifies efforts to secure more revenue from its natural resources. This...

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and other enterprise software providers are expected to benefit in 2025 as IT budgets are projected to grow. According to a survey conducted by KeyBanc, chief information officers (CIOs) anticipate a 3.9% year-over-year increase in IT spending for 2025. The survey revealed that 71%...

2025 will be my fourth year of restarting a practice introduced by Chris Brogan over a decade ago. Brogan, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Appfire, began a practice in 2006 that I’ve always admired. It’s called My Three Words. Chris describes it this way: “The My Three Words idea is simple. Choose...

Every year, Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with a frenzy of discounts and deals. While the excitement of scoring bargains is undeniable, this global event is about more than just saving money—it reflects broader trends in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic dynamics. Understanding these trends can...

Unilever is preparing to divest several food brands with combined annual sales of approximately $1.05 billion, according to CEO Hein Schumacher. While Schumacher did not disclose specific brands targeted for sale, the move aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its food portfolio. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that...

Just days before UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel shifted his attention to a domestic acquisition, resistance to his interest in Germany’s Commerzbank intensified. Members of Germany’s corporate elite reportedly urged Commerzbank’s CEO to reject any merger proposal, warning that the bank might suffer a fate similar to Bavarian lender HVB, which...

"Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't." - Margaret Thatcher. When talking about a business leader with power, traditionally, the image that pops up in our minds is one of strong males like Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE,...