Special Reports

A recent report paints a stark picture of America's housing challenges, highlighting the growing obstacles to homeownership amid an ongoing shortage. According to the National Association of Realtors, homebuyers in the U.S. are now older and wealthier than ever, with the average age of buyers reaching new heights. The median...

Mali is demanding approximately $160 million from Australia's Resolute Mining Ltd. to settle a tax dispute, following the recent detention of the gold producer's CEO, according to individuals familiar with the situation. Terry Holohan, Resolute's Chief Executive Officer, along with two of his colleagues, has been held in Bamako, Mali’s...

A recent KPMG report predicts that India is on the cusp of launching one of the most extensive infrastructure programs of the 21st century. The report emphasizes that securing both foreign and domestic capital through innovative financial structures and streamlined investment processes will be critical to the initiative's success. This...

Former WWE chairman, CEO, and creative head Vince McMahon is no longer counted among America’s 400 wealthiest individuals. Last year, the 79-year-old held the position of executive chairman at TKO, the parent company of WWE and UFC, owned by Endeavor Group Holdings. However, McMahon stepped down from his role in...

A recent global survey conducted by Slack reveals a stark divide between executives and employees regarding the significance of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The study, which polled 17,372 desk workers across 15 countries—including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, and the US—was conducted between August 2-30, 2024....

Tokyo, Japan, is the most populous city in the world, boasting a staggering population of over 37 million inhabitants. This is remarkable, considering it is more than four times the population of New York City, one of the largest cities in the United States. Following Tokyo, the cities of New...

The estate of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX has initiated legal action against Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, seeking to reclaim over $1.76 billion. The lawsuit asserts that a 2021 transaction in which Binance divested its investment in FTX by selling a 20% stake in the platform along with...

A recent survey by BGF of business leaders across its 400-company investment portfolio found that AI is being widely embraced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overwhelmingly positive outlook. An impressive 89% of respondents viewed AI as an opportunity for growth, while only 7% saw it as a...

PwC has released its report titled FinTech in ASEAN 2024: A Decade of Innovation, which reviews the transformative changes in global FinTech over the past decade, noting its impact on financial services and its role in advancing digital inclusion worldwide. The report acknowledges, however, that the sector still faces significant...

A recent study reveals that a CEO’s socioeconomic background significantly influences their approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee welfare initiatives. CEOs who identify as coming from lower or lower-middle-class families tend to prioritize corporate giving that benefits economically disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on educational and housing...