Special Reports

A recent report by Altrata forecasts a significant wealth transfer among the global elite over the next decade. According to the Family Wealth Transfer 2024 report, over 1.2 million affluent individuals are expected to transfer a staggering $31 trillion by 2033. This amount surpasses the GDP of the United States...

In today's competitive market, American businesses must continuously and comprehensively transform to avoid falling behind. Recent insights from PwC's Pulse Survey reveal that business leaders are aware of the stakes and feel equipped for necessary reinvention. However, the survey data highlight significant concerns. While there is broad agreement on company...

Executive compensation has seen a substantial increase over the past year, according to a survey by the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA). Data from McGuirk Management Consultants for GIA revealed that CEOs of ASX-listed companies experienced an average base pay rise of 14%, while managing directors received an 11 percent...

In May, the Iberian market lost its title as the region with the lowest electricity costs to France, a position it had held for three consecutive months, according to ALeasSoft Energy Forecasting. Despite record-high solar energy production, wind energy output declined in most countries during this period. Electricity prices across...

As of June 1, 2024, European gas storage facilities were over 70% full, marking the second-highest level recorded for this time of year, according to the AGSI platform. However, despite this healthy storage level, the European gas market remains highly sensitive to various influencing factors. In May 2024, Russian gas...

Over the past decade, property values in Monaco have surged by 40%, drawing in affluent newcomers eager to claim a piece of this exclusive locale. The world's most densely populated country, home to figures like Sir Lewis Hamilton and Dame Shirley Bassey, continually demands the pinnacle of luxury. To meet...

In the past year, the United States has solidified its position as the dominant player in the global domestic aviation market, accounting for 15.4% of the total market share. Closely trailing is China, with a significant 11.2% share. April 2023 saw a notable 4.0% increase in domestic air travel demand...

In its recent briefing, "Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs," the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between industry and government to enhance the ambition of the upcoming Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by COP30. The report advocates that...

South Africa’s ordinary MPs are not quite top one-percenters when it comes to their salary—but they are getting closer and are by far some of the highest-paid people in the country. Going on monthly earnings, previous data compiled by Knight Frank showed that a 1% earner in South Africa is...

In the past three years, the number of super-wealthy individuals has surged both in this country and worldwide. If current trends persist, the world may see its first trillionaire within a decade, according to a recent Oxfam report on global inequality. The report highlighted a "supercharged surge in extreme wealth,"...