Special Reports

A Delaware judge has once again ruled against Elon Musk’s record-breaking $55.8 billion Tesla compensation package, a decision that could strip billions from the world’s wealthiest individual. On Monday, Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, the Delaware Chancery Court judge, determined that Musk exerted undue influence over Tesla’s board when it approved...

In the span of just one week, more than $80 million worth of luxury real estate has been listed in some of Auckland’s most affluent suburbs, including Remuera, Parnell, Orakei, and Epsom. Over 30 high-end homes have entered the market, many seeking buyers before the holiday season. Some properties, with...

A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that wage inequality has decreased in approximately two-thirds of countries since 2000. Despite this progress, the ILO emphasized that significant wage disparities persist globally. The Global Wage Report 2024-2025: Is wage inequality decreasing globally? shows that since the early...

NielsenIQ (NIQ), in partnership with World Data Lab (WDL), has published Spend Z: A Global Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of Gen Z’s consumer behavior, values, and spending habits. As the largest generation globally, Gen Z is poised to reshape the consumer market, with their spending power projected to reach...

A recent report by NTT Data reveals that nearly all business leaders surveyed have already invested in generative AI, with 83% establishing specialized teams to focus on the technology. The Global GenAI Report: How Organizations Are Mastering Their Generative AI Destiny in 2025 surveyed over 2,300 IT and business leaders...

Ananda Krishnan, the reclusive billionaire known for his transformative deals and philanthropic endeavors, has passed away at the age of 86. His investment holding company confirmed his death in a statement, highlighting his significant contributions to Malaysia’s economic development and corporate landscape. The statement also noted that his philanthropy positively...

Chief executive base salaries in the mining sector saw increases ranging from 2% to 12% in 2023, according to the Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH’s 2024 Board and Executive Compensation Report. Companies with assets under $100 million reported a median CEO salary of $251,988, while those with assets exceeding $20 billion paid a...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a warning in its annual report, noting that the resurgence of industrial policies aimed at promoting domestic interests could hinder international cooperation and particularly impact poorer nations. The report, which focused on trade data from 140 countries, highlighted a significant...

Recent research from Henley & Partners has highlighted New York City as the wealthiest city in the world by several key metrics, emphasizing its status as the financial hub of the United States. The study considered a variety of factors to compile a global ranking of the richest cities. According...

It's fantastic to see that the top 100 asset owners have experienced a remarkable growth of 12.3% in their assets under management (AUM) by the end of 2023, bringing their total to a whopping $26.3 trillion, according to a recent study! Pension funds have been key players in this success,...