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HSBC's new CEO, Georges Elhedery, has launched the bank’s most significant restructuring in over a decade, leaving employees and investors seeking clarity on crucial details. The overhaul, which includes merging two of the bank’s largest divisions and eliminating some longstanding regional units, did not provide specifics on potential job cuts...

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in collaboration with Everlaw, a cloud-based litigation and investigation platform, has released a new report highlighting the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on corporate legal departments. Titled "GenAI and Future Corporate Legal Work: How Ready Are In-house Teams?," the report explores the rapid...

Talented entrepreneur, innovator and engineering manager Vitalii Novitskii's Cold Glue Development has led to increased efficiency and durability.  In the highly competitive and growing automotive aftermarket industry, estimated to reach $529.88 billion by 2028, efficiency and sustainability are crucial for staying ahead. Traditional dent repair methods are slow and prone...

Last week, the French multinational IT services company Atos appointed Philippe Salle as its new CEO, marking the seventh leadership change in just three years. His role will become effective from 1 February 2025. Jean-Pierre Mustier will act as CEO until January 31, 2025, and will remain a member of...

The rapid adoption of remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought numerous benefits and challenges. I had the opportunity to discuss these in an interview with Tanner Hackett, CEO and Founder of Counterpart, a company specializing in management and professional liability for small businesses. Tanner shared valuable insights...

Niels Flensted-Jensen, CEO of Copenhagen-based Criipto, recently acquired by BankAxept AS, parent company of Norwegian BankID, offered a broad perspective on digital security during his talk at Authenticate 2024. Drawing on his experiences, he discussed the critical differences between securing data centers and ensuring the safety of a wider population,...

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is shifting its focus toward fostering meaningful communication between companies and investors rather than dictating how businesses should operate, according to its head. On Thursday, Hiromi Yamaji, CEO of Japan Exchange Group, which manages the TSE, stated during a press briefing in Tokyo that the...

The world of business is always changing and adapting. As a result, the way we do business also needs to evolve, and we need to have the right skills to adapt to the changes that the business environment requires to be successful. While many factors influence a career in business,...

Air Canada pilots have ratified the most lucrative contract in the airline’s history, approving the four-year deal with a 67% to 33% vote, thus avoiding the possibility of a strike or lockout at the country’s largest carrier. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) reported that 98.6% of its members participated...

Sarath Ratanavadi has solidified his position as Thailand's wealthiest individual, driven by the anticipated completion of the merger between his energy and telecom companies. His net worth has soared to over $16 billion, reflecting an increase of approximately $7 billion in just three months. This significant rise followed a 52%...