International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists recently warned that global public debt could soon match worldwide GDP, potentially reaching parity by 2030. New research from the University of Notre Dame suggests this threshold could arrive even sooner due to “hidden debts” — obligations on government books that remain undisclosed due to...

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. reported a lower-than-expected profit, as CEO Shayne Elliott noted intense competition in the mortgage market. For the year ending September 30, ANZ’s cash profit declined to $4.5 billion, down from $4.9 billion the previous year. The results underscore the challenges facing Australia’s major banks, which are...

Jeff Bezos’ net worth reached a new peak of $228 billion on Wednesday, an increase of $7 billion from his previous record of $221 billion, which he initially achieved in July and matched again on Tuesday. Amazon’s stock, bolstered by a strong earnings report the prior week, surged further after...

Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow expressed optimism about finalizing negotiations with Mali’s ruling government on a revised mining code before year’s end. Discussions regarding regulatory updates for the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex—a major gold site in Mali—have been ongoing for several months. As the government seeks to bolster revenue from the...

The wealth of the world’s top 10 richest individuals—largely U.S. tech billionaires—soared to new heights following the recent presidential election, with a remarkable daily increase of nearly $64 billion. This record gain on Wednesday, driven primarily by a spike in U.S. stocks, marked the largest single-day boost ever seen for...

One of my favorite things about speaking at a conference is that if you keep your eyes and ears open, you will likely get more value than you give. As hard as I may try, I can only do so much in an hour versus the many hours I spend...

Work relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with peers, or managing up, strong relationships fuel our wellbeing, growth, and performance—what I like to call the three pedals of excellence. Yet, relationships are often the forgotten factor when helping teams through change....

In the ever-changing world of corporate leadership, the concept of spirituality may seem out of place.  Along with the pandemic, AI and being diagnosed with breast cancer this year, it is something I never thought I’d be experiencing, let alone sharing my thoughts through writing and research. Traditionally, discussions of spirituality...

Let’s look at the other side of the banking world. What’s a crypto bank? Is there such a thing? How do they work, compared to traditional banking institutions? Amina Bank, formerly known as Seba and with offices across the globe, wants to be the bank of choice for crypto innovators...