Special Reports

A recurring theme at the recent climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, was the mounting frustration from the poorest and most vulnerable nations over the inadequate financial support offered by developed countries. These nations urgently need such funding to counter the devastating impacts of climate change on their economies and communities....

A recent PwC CEO survey highlighted that 84% of Qatar’s top business leaders are optimistic about the emirate's growth in 2024, with 71% planning to increase hiring—figures nearly twice the global average. Additionally, 68% of respondents expressed confidence in their firms’ revenue potential over the next three years, reinforcing the...

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...

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...

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...

The World Bank has announced that it has raised $23.7 billion to replenish its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association (IDA). This funding, secured through commitments from donor nations, will allow the World Bank to leverage the amount raised to unlock a record $100 billion in total spending power,...

Over 300 political and civic leaders from 45 countries across Europe, America, and Africa have pledged to advance freedom, family values, and a culture of life through a ten-year action plan known as the Madrid Commitment. This global alliance was unveiled during the VI Transatlantic Summit, organized by the Political...

Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services, has released its third annual Board Monitor Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The report underscores global trends showing that board responsibilities are expanding in complexity and scope, with higher stakes, growing uncertainties,...