Special Reports

A recent survey of over 338 family offices shows that the world’s wealthiest families are increasingly directing their portfolios toward riskier assets rather than holding cash. According to Citi Private Bank’s 2024 Global Family Office Report, 43% of respondents increased their exposure to public and private equity, while half raised...

In a momentous gathering aimed at emphasizing the critical need for investment in global health, nations from the WHO South-East Asia Region, alongside major partner organizations, collectively committed more than $345 million to fund the core programs of the World Health Organization for the 2025-2028 period. The event, held during...

Government data released on Monday revealed that over the past five years, 20 minors in South Korea have earned more than $74,119 annually as CEOs, including one child under the age of five. These findings have sparked concerns about the potential exploitation of inheritance tax loopholes. According to statistics from...

Miami has once again captured the attention of Latin American investors and entrepreneurs, but this time, its appeal stretches beyond the usual focus on real estate. Wealthy families, including the founders of prominent companies such as Ecuador’s Bonita Banana, Guatemala’s Pollo Campero, and Panama’s Copa Airlines, are set to gather...

AM Best is set to hold its annual MENA insurance market briefing on November 20, 2024, at the Kempinski Central Avenue in Dubai. This event will bring together senior AM Best analysts and prominent executives from the (re)insurance sector to discuss the latest trends and developments shaping the insurance markets...

S&P Global has confirmed Morocco's robust economic performance, attributing it to key sectors such as tourism, phosphates, automotive, and aerospace. In its latest report, the agency highlighted Morocco's commitment to positive economic reforms designed to promote more inclusive and resilient growth. The country has focused on investment-friendly actions, with special...

The World Bank Group (WBG) has ranked Hong Kong among the top 10 economies in its Business Ready 2024 Report. This recognition highlights the city’s robust international trade capabilities and efficient business infrastructure. The Hong Kong government welcomed the report, calling it a testament to the city’s status as a...

The European Union’s decision to impose punitive tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China has faced backlash from various officials, business leaders, and scholars, who argue that the move is protectionist and could harm EU economies. The vote on Friday revealed deep divisions within the bloc. Germany, the EU’s...

India’s industrial sector is expanding rapidly, paving the way for the country to target economic growth exceeding 9%, according to NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam. Speaking at a press conference following the release of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation...

A recent survey has revealed that 80% of Europeans living in major cities use public transport daily, though only 40% consider it their primary mode of transportation. The findings, presented at the 2024 European Mobility Expo, involved over 2,500 residents from cities including Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm, and Warsaw. Paris...