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...

PwC’s latest annual global CEO survey reveals that 81% of African CEOs implemented significant changes to their business models in 2023, surpassing the global average of 76%. This trend underscores a proactive approach to navigating an increasingly complex global business environment. PwC observed that the challenges and opportunities faced by...

Unilever has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including an expansion of responsibilities for CFO Fernando Fernandez. Effective January 1, Fernandez will oversee supply chain and procurement, digital and technology, and business services in addition to his existing duties. The company disclosed that Fernandez, a 37-year Unilever veteran, will...

United International Holding Co., a financial services firm based in Saudi Arabia, announced on Sunday the passing of its CEO, Sakhr Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Mulhem, who died on December 6. The news comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which recently marked its public debut on the Tadawul stock exchange....

Latin American countries have been collaborating in recent years to create an interconnected network of electric vehicle (EV) charging corridors aimed at accelerating EV adoption and advancing sustainable transportation throughout the region. One of the newest additions to these efforts is the Caribbean Electric Route, featuring charging stations across five...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to implement another interest rate cut this week, marking its third consecutive reduction as it seeks to stimulate lending and revitalize consumer spending and business investment across the 20 eurozone countries. Having aggressively raised rates starting in mid-2022 to combat soaring energy and...