Momnt, a fintech company based in Atlanta that focuses on lending solutions and B2B payments, has appointed Chris Bracken as its new CEO. Bracken, who previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer, will take over from Barclay Keith, the current CEO and co-founder. Keith, who has led the company for...

The World Economic Forum's latest report underscores the United States' exceptional promotion of natural and cultural resources and its commitment to sustainability and tourism. Despite the travel industry's turbulence over the past four years, international tourist arrivals are projected to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2024. However, the future of global...

The public debt of developing nations surged dramatically from 35% of GDP in 2010 to 60% in 2021, as highlighted in a report by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development. This significant increase in borrowing from foreign creditors has heightened these economies' vulnerability to external shocks. The ratio of...

The UK has consistently had the lowest investment levels among G7 countries for most of the past three decades, according to research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Utilizing data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the study revealed that new investment inflows into the...

American Express has partnered with Ecobank to significantly broaden the acceptance of its cards in 21 African nations. This strategic alliance, announced during the African Development Bank's annual meetings in Nairobi, introduces American Express card usage to 12 new countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger,...

A Swiss court has been presented with startling evidence suggesting that Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have treated their pet dog better than their household staff. Prosecutors allege severe exploitation and trafficking of employees at the family's Lake Geneva villa, calling for jail sentences for members of the billionaire clan....

In working and talking with senior leaders over the decades, I’ve learned that most senior executives say their companies are consumer centric. On the surface, there is evidence to support this thought. After all, most of these executives’ companies make products that are influenced by consumer insights and sell them...

At the heart of business growth is the concept of allyship—a proactive and persistent effort to use personal privilege to uplift those who are marginalized. Allyship is essential for creating a culture shift in any organization. However, embarking on this journey can often appear complex and daunting. This article delves...

Before the spring of 2020, few executives would have ranked the question, “Cameras: On or Off?” as a hot-button issue within their organizations. But the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown forever changed the way most knowledge workers interact and work. According to a recent poll by USAToday’s “BLUEPRINT” team, one-third...