A court in Liechtenstein has appointed a curator to oversee the TiVi and Solkomtel foundations, the entities through which billionaire Zygmunt Solorz controls his Polish businesses. This decision comes amidst a heated succession dispute with his children. The conflict began in late September when Solorz's children issued a letter to...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists emphasized that Asian economies are well-positioned to weather ongoing turbulence, despite facing internal challenges and potential external pressures, including the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. IMF Asia-Pacific division chief Alasdair Scott noted the region’s resilience and significant growth potential, even as...

A recurring theme at the recent climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, was the mounting frustration from the poorest and most vulnerable nations over the inadequate financial support offered by developed countries. These nations urgently need such funding to counter the devastating impacts of climate change on their economies and communities....

Google has announced the expansion of its AI-powered tool, Google Product Studio, to an additional 15 countries. This tool, which launched in May 2023, is integrated into Merchant Center Next, Google's revamped platform for managing product listings. Designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and retailers enhance their product...

A recent PwC CEO survey highlighted that 84% of Qatar’s top business leaders are optimistic about the emirate's growth in 2024, with 71% planning to increase hiring—figures nearly twice the global average. Additionally, 68% of respondents expressed confidence in their firms’ revenue potential over the next three years, reinforcing the...

Investec Bank highlights a growing optimism in the brokerage sector, attributing it to the increasing role brokers play in addressing the complex financing needs of high-net-worth (HNW) clients. As these clients seek funding solutions based on diverse, non-salaried income sources, brokers are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap, meeting financial...

Tennessee has experienced significant growth in recent years, raising questions about how wealth is distributed across the state. SmartAsset, a financial advisory firm, has ranked the wealthiest counties in the U.S. based on median incomes, investment incomes, and property values, using data from sources such as the Census, IRS, and...

A recent KPMG survey of over 1,300 corporate leaders worldwide reveals a surprising optimism among CEOs, even as global economic confidence wanes. Despite the economic pressures, an overwhelming 92% of CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next three years, a level of hiring enthusiasm not seen since 2020....

Global trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, representing a $1 trillion increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This 3.3% annual growth reflects the resilience of international trade, driven primarily by a significant surge in...