Women Who Lead: An Exclusive Interview with Anna Barrell, Audit Partner at KPMG UK.
In the traditionally male-dominated arena of finance, the emergence of female leaders has become a transformative force, challenging...
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Feb 53 min read
The US bets all chips to revive its domestic semiconductor industry
The invention of the first integrated circuit or microchip over six decades ago has come to revolutionise the electronics industry and...
Feb 53 min read
BBVA Achieves Record-breaking €70 Billion in Sustainable Business
In 2023, BBVA achieved a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable business, setting a record annual figure of €70 billion. This remarkable...
Feb 52 min read
Charting a New Course: BlackRock's GIP Deal and the Changing Landscape of Private Capital"
BlackRock, the global asset management giant, recently unveiled its strategic move to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for...
Feb 53 min read
Big Tech Layoffs Increase Amid Surging Earnings
On Friday the 2nd of February, Big Tech experienced strong results, especially from the Big 7. Interestingly, Facebook reported that...
Feb 52 min read
Houlihan Lokey Expands Global Footprint with Triago Acquisition
In a strategic move that is set to reshape the landscape of financial advisory and fund placement services, Houlihan Lokey has announced...
Feb 54 min read
Magnificent or Overrated: How Have the MAG7 Performed?
2023 was certainly an incredible year for the Magnificent 7 (MAG 7) stocks of Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, and...
Dec 18, 20233 min read
The issue of ‘digital divide’ in today’s economy
The ever-increasing digitalization of the global economy has been pressuring the world of finance Into taking part in such transformative...
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Regulating the future: What is the EU’s new AI Act?
On the 6th of December, the EU council agreed upon the staunchest AI regulation seen to date, particularly in comparison to those...
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From Challenges to Opportunities: KPMG's Transformative Path in a Merger Plan
KPMG UK is eyeing a strategic merger with KMPG Switzerland; replicating Deloitte's decision in 2006 to merge with its Swiss counterpart,...
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Navigating Advancements in AI: A Post-Labour Economy?
The recent advancements in AI have already caused disturbances in certain fields of work, such as graphic design and illustration,...
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UK’s Manufacturing Renaissance: Pioneering the future with EVs and advanced manufacturing
Over the past few decades, the UK’s manufacturing sector has witnessed a noticeable downturn, with a gradual decline in production and...
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Upside Potential of Small Cap Equities
In the equity market, we can generally divide the stocks into three different categories by their market capital(cap): large-cap, mid-cap...
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Rwanda Plan: Sunak’s Last Stand or Final Blow to Human Rights?
Last Tuesday, 313 MPs voted in favour of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, advancing it to the next legislative stage. This act is crucial to...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Microsoft Collaboration with OpenAI Faces Scrutiny from UK Watchdog
In a move that underscores the growing scrutiny over technology partnerships, the United Kingdom's regulatory watchdog is closely...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Unlocking Corporate Value: The Financial Impact of ESG Integration in Firms
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has caused a profound transformation within the financial industry. Until recent times,...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Moody’s Downgrades China’s Credit Outlook
Moody’s has downgraded China’s credit outlook from stable to outlook as of the 5th of December. This negative outlook comes as a sign...
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Brazil’s Carbon Market Helping Reforestation Finsights
Brazil is at the forefront of a significant environmental shift, with its newly regulated carbon market positioned to become one of the...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Revolutionising Sustainable Finance: A New Approach for Transparency in Second Party Opinions
In a recent update, S&P Global Ratings has revamped its analytical approach for Second Party Opinions (SPOs) on the use of proceeds,...
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Balancing Act: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
On Wednesday the 22nd of November Chancellor Jeremy Hunt released his Autumn Statement where he announced a series of significant cuts in...
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